In general, children of criminal parents are more than twice as likely to exhibit criminal behaviour themselves. The journal Aggression and Violent Behavior published the results of a study led by Sytske Besemer about the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 9, 2017
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There's no doubt that online dating and dating apps have transformed the way we initiate, form and end romantic relationships. We might also question whether the convenience of these apps has encouraged us to behave differently ...
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2022
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The words we use and our writing styles can reveal information about our preferences, thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Using this information, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland has developed machine learning ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 13, 2017
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It seems like internet trolling happens everywhere online these days – and it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Other
Feb 4, 2019
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In their new book, "Evolutionary criminology: Towards a comprehensive explanation of crime," Dr Russil Durrant from the Institute of Criminology and Professor Tony Ward from the School of Psychology employ evolutionary theory ...
Social Sciences
May 29, 2015
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Over-fishing, tax evasion, freeriding: the Tragedy of the Commons happens again and again. A computer model now offers new insights into the way our society functions.
Social Sciences
May 11, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Queensland study has found that females who experience early puberty have increased levels of aggression.
Social Sciences
Jan 11, 2010
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What people think about their neighborhood is much more strongly influenced by deprivation than by the degree of ethnic mixing in the area, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, carried ...
Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2010
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People who believe in conspiracy theories—such as the theory that Princess Diana was murdered by the British establishment—are more likely to accept or engage in everyday criminal activity.
Social Sciences
Feb 25, 2019
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Research published in the journal Psychology, Crime & Law suggests a new, low-cost approach that could potentially reduce antisocial behavior and crime.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2021
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