Society

In some countries, the number of dogs has increased so much that it now exceeds the number of children. While the emotional significance of dogs is clearly rising worldwide, it remains uncertain whether people are […]

“Did you see that?” It is a simple phrase we hear every day, but how do we know what “that” refers to? A new study from Kyushu University, published in PLOS One, reveals that children […]

Research has predominantly analyzed the formation of social identity as driven by members belonging to the same categories based on prominent characteristics, such as gender, race, or ethnicity. Less common are studies on recognizing similarity […]

When governments, policymakers or the news media discuss migration, the focus is almost exclusively on those who physically cross borders, seek asylum or arrive at ports of entry. But migration does not begin at the […]

Community violence impacts health and well-being, disrupting and harming lives and neighborhoods. Community violence is an extremely complex problem which has eluded solution.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Bullying is a serious problem that impacts hundreds of millions of young people across the world each year. Defined as the goal-directed, harmful abuse of a power imbalance, bullying can cause serious, long-term physical and […]

People generally try to make other people feel good about themselves, but not when they dislike them. That’s the finding of a new study by psychologists at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the […]

The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal […]

Most older Australians recently surveyed by Flinders University would not follow the Country Fire Services’ advice regarding catastrophic fire danger days.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A new study reveals disparities in representation and inclusion among Sleep Research Society members, shedding light on the experiences of historically minoritized individuals within the organization. The findings highlight areas for improvement in fostering diversity, […]