Society & Politics
Even online, body language in court still matters
In the spring of 2020, everything changed. Many people’s lives moved online. Court trials were no exception.This post was originally published on this site
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Economy
Discriminatory ads can paradoxically increase brand preference among targeted groups
Time plays a key role in consumer behavior, especially concerning the purchasing patterns of vulnerable groups in society who have been ridiculed in offensive and discriminatory ads. Ben-Gurion University researcher Dr. Enav Friedmann examined the […]
Education
Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who and what chaplains are varies widely
There is an ongoing push to make chaplains available in public schools across the United States. Chaplains, also called spiritual caregivers, are religious professionals who work in secular institutions and can be of any tradition […]
Education
How parental leave affects the wages of Ph.D. graduates
After completing their doctorates, many new Ph.D.s must ask themselves important questions about their careers and lives: Should I pursue an academic career? Should I look for a job in the private sector? And of […]
Society & Politics
Politicians are using social media to campaign. New research tells us what works and what doesn’t
By the time the next US election takes place in 2028, millennial and gen Z voters—who already watch over six hours of media content a day—will make up the majority of the electorate. As gen […]
Education
‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet
Access to the internet is not a luxury. It’s an essential part of life. It shapes how people study, find and do work, access health care, stay connected with community and interact with government services.This […]
Economy
Want a review you can trust? Ask someone who did it alone
The most trusted reviewers of a leisure experience—like a visit to an art gallery, museum, movie theater or zoo—are people who do the activity alone, according to new research from the University of Maryland’s Robert […]
Society & Politics
Newspaper boycott made people in UK city more left wing, study shows
A study of the Liverpool boycott of The Sun newspaper following the Hillsborough disaster has found that the boycott shaped people’s perceptions of political parties and made people more left wing.This post was originally published […]
Society & Politics
Rebuild or relocate? Study finds residents and officials split on flood adaptation spending priorities
As climate hazards escalate, communities facing repetitive disasters in high-risk areas must weigh the economic and social trade-offs of rebuilding versus relocating. A Risk Analysis study has found that residents and government officials may have […]
Economy
Systemic barriers undermine critical health initiatives for call center workers
Workplace health programs often fail, and Griffith University research uncovered it is not due to lack of staff interest, but because of entrenched organizational barriers that limit staff participation.This post was originally published on this […]