As politics grows increasingly polarized, a new global study finds people often exaggerate political differences and negative feelings of those on the opposite side of the political divide, and this misperception can be reduced ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2021
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New research from the University of Kansas shows that some of the most creative adolescents may have had a sense that a global crisis was looming as far back as 2014.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2021
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Which bananas end up in your shopping basket— the uniformly yellow ones or those with brown spots?
Other
Feb 8, 2021
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A recent study finds that, in the wake of a mass shooting, National Rifle Association (NRA) employees, donors and volunteers had extremely mixed emotions about the organization—reporting higher levels of both positive and ...
Political science
Jan 12, 2021
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Our attitudes are composed of an interacting constellation of feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, and these elements can be in conflict with each other. For instance, a person might believe in principles like justice and equality ...
Social Sciences
Dec 4, 2020
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Democrats and Republicans are about as warm toward their own political parties as they were decades ago, but their dislike for the opposition has significantly increased, says UArizona political scientist Chris Weber.
Political science
Oct 22, 2020
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While the issue of how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 continues to be highly politicized, a new survey by the American Psychological Association shows a consensus among Republicans and Democrats: A majority of Republicans ...
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2020
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Ask a high school student how he or she typically feels at school, and the answer you'll likely hear is "tired," closely followed by "stressed" and "bored."
Education
Jan 31, 2020
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Homophobic language runs rampant on social media, but UO sociologist C.J. Pascoe wanted to investigate whether the trend actually reflects a widespread sentiment about homosexuality.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2019
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American teenagers remain generally upbeat about social media, saying it helps them feel included and connected, despite persistent problems of social pressure and bullying, a study showed Wednesday.
Internet
Nov 28, 2018
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