Humour helps in the mediation process
A good joke may be the key to resolving a legal dispute according to new research.
Social Sciences
Feb 15, 2012
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Funny bone: Survey finds 99 percent of science students appreciate instructor humor
There's nothing like a good laugh to lighten a mood, especially when the atmosphere is serious—like it can be in a science classroom.
Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2018
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Voter reactions to #MeToo scandals: Sexism, not partisanship, has the largest impact
Sexist attitudes influence how politicians accused of sexual misconduct are viewed, even more than partisanship, according to a Dartmouth study. The findings are published in Research & Politics.
Political science
Sep 30, 2020
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Questions and humour the keys to social media success
Some Facebook posts are more successful than others and linguist Matteo Farina has worked out why.
Social Sciences
Nov 29, 2019
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Investigating how men and women react differently to humor
How do men react to jokes that make fun of them? Researchers at the Universities of Würzburg and Kaiserslautern-Landau investigated this question. The result surprised them too.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2023
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Is there such a thing as a national sense of humour?
We're all aware that there are stereotypes. The British are sharply sarcastic, the Americans are great at physical comedy, and the Japanese love puns. But is humour actually driven by culture to any meaningful extent? Couldn't ...
Social Sciences
May 4, 2017
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Study identifies behaviors that helped couples weather the pandemic
Many couples were unprepared for the impact COVID-19 could have on romantic relationships, but those who were able to adjust by creating new routines and adopting a positive attitude were more likely to weather the storm, ...
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2023
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