Global financial crises and the severe economic hardships they impose on millions of people worldwide can sometimes lead to violent and fatal outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Maine. The research, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 7, 2017
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Students who come out of college with debt—especially larger amounts—are more likely to face hardship and financial difficulty during their lives, finds a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.
Economics & Business
Sep 23, 2016
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The world's biggest scheme to certify that seafish come from sustainable sources has come under fire in a scientific journal, where researchers say the label is too generous and may "mislead" consumers.
Ecology
Apr 12, 2013
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In times of financial hardship, or when opportunities arise, the ability to borrow can be critical. Some people rely on commercial lenders, while others depend on relatives, especially in developing countries. But a new study ...
Economics & Business
Nov 1, 2012
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Direct and honest communication with surviving children who are experiencing the loss of a sibling helps the survivors cope with their loss, according to research by University of Arkansas communication professor, Lynne M. ...
Social Sciences
Sep 19, 2012
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A U of A professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy has found that those conversations with fellow parents around the barbeque or at the playground can be important to maintaining a happy family.
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2011
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In football, linebackers are usually the largest players and have the endurance required to get through a game plus overtime. But when it comes to fish, larger doesn't always mean stronger. A University of Illinois study ...
Ecology
Sep 21, 2011
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For better or worse, marital quality influences the well-being of couples and those around them. In addition, economic and social hardships can reduce overall happiness within marriages. According to a new study from the ...
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Lingering impacts of the Great Recession could include long-term stress, behavioral problems and economic hardship among children of the unemployed, according to researchers at the University of Chicago. ...
Social Sciences
Aug 30, 2011
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The wealth gap between white and African-American families increased more than four times between 1984-2007, and middle-income white households now own far more wealth than high-income African Americans, according to an analysis ...
Social Sciences
May 17, 2010
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