A team of Russian researchers affiliated with the HSE University, RANEPA, and NES has found professional athletes to perform better against their former clubs. At least in some circumstances, emotions seem to have a greater ...
Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2022
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It's certainly easy to do, but not very useful, to stereotype outdoorsy people based on the types of recreation they choose. What kind of person takes a side-by-side vehicle up a dusty mountain road, for instance? And why? ...
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2021
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When it comes to saving the environment, Generation Y is all for it - as long as it comes with an economic benefit, according to new research by Michigan State University in collaboration with Deloitte LLP.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2010
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Is religion violent? It's a common question that arises when discussing religion, politics and world crises, particularly apparent terrorist attacks of the type that played out in New York City on Tuesday.
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2017
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Consumers will pay more when they are given different options to pursue short-term goals, but will pay more for similar options when pursuing long-term goals, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- For most Americans, Thanksgiving Day means a flurry of food, family and football. But the real frenzy begins the day after, say researchers at the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University.
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2009
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In the introduction to a new book Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen urges governments to focus on commonalities rather than differences.
Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2011
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Universities prepare students to enter the professional workforce, but they also develop the next generation of leaders to head up organizations and drive social change. But, as the United States and its college campuses ...
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2018
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A study that examined how rural farmers in Ethiopia learn new farming techniques and adopt them on their own farms discovered that learning from a friend was a stronger motivator than learning from neighbors in close proximity.
Environment
Aug 13, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream ...
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2010
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