Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.
Social Sciences
Jun 13, 2024
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When we met each other in Grade 11 in Alberta, we were far from the typical high school success story. Heidi has cerebral palsy and was seen as too disabled for regular schools, and Michelle was a chronic truant and an activist.
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2024
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New research has identified a complex interplay of child, parental, and contextual factors associated with the maltreatment of children by their families.
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2024
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As part of the UK government's latest economic plan, disabled people may have to look for jobs they can do from home or face cuts to their benefits. Previously, disabled people with limited ability to work may have received ...
Social Sciences
Nov 27, 2023
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Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world, and up to 15 to 20% of the population has a language-based learning disability. If you don't have dyslexia yourself, you likely know someone who does.
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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A review into loneliness inequalities conducted by some of the U.K.'s leading scholars in the field has highlighted key social and societal factors that lead to loneliness inequalities.
Social Sciences
Aug 10, 2023
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A push is underway to get employees back into the office. The Commonwealth Bank kick-started this conversation recently, with reports the organization is requiring staff to work at least half the week on-site.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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You might have heard the phrase "social determinants of health". It's the idea that social factors—such as poverty, access to education, where you live and whether you face discrimination—have a huge influence on your ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2023
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The European Space Agency made history last week with the announcement of the first "parastronaut," 41-year-old UK citizen John McFall.
Space Exploration
Dec 2, 2022
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People with disability are over-represented in prison and some are criminalised because of behaviours related to their disability. But they are unlikely to have their disability recognised or adjusted for, and the connection ...
Social Sciences
Jul 6, 2022
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