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More Americans Seeking Spirituality Outside the Church
American religious life is undergoing a “remarkable” transformation, according to new research led by Cornell University. The study, published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World, reveals that a significant number of people are leaving organized religion, not in favor of secular rationality, but to explore spirituality that aligns more closely with their personal…
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New Study Reveals the Benefits of Opening for Taylor Swift
Months after the final curtain call of Taylor Swift’s record-setting Eras Tour, the long-lasting economic impacts are still being understood. While it was clear that small businesses, the tourism and hospitality sectors, and even the National Football League saw boosts from the tour, new research from Drexel University suggests that emerging artists who opened for…
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New Study Sheds Light on the Best Life Insurance Strategy for Financial Security
A new study from The Ohio State University provides much-needed clarity on a frequently asked question in the realm of personal finance: Is term or permanent life insurance the better option? While the researchers did not directly compare the two types of insurance, their analysis revealed that households holding both types were the most financially…
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Conservative Americans Show Deep-Rooted Distrust in Science, New Study Finds
A new study has revealed that conservative Americans exhibit a wider distrust in science than previously understood, affecting even areas traditionally aligned with conservative economic values. The research, conducted by social psychologists at the University of Amsterdam and published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, underscores the persistent and broad nature of this distrust, which…
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New Study Identifies Those Most Likely to Fall for Fake News
A comprehensive global study involving over 66,000 participants has uncovered key demographic trends in susceptibility to misinformation, shedding light on which groups are most likely to be deceived by fake news. The research, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, was conducted by a team of experts from the University of British Columbia and…
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Even Wealthy Americans Live Shorter Lives Than Europeans: New Study
A recent study led by Brown University’s School of Public Health reveals that wealth does not buy longevity in America to the extent it does in Europe. Over a 10-year period, Americans from all wealth levels have a higher likelihood of dying compared to their European counterparts, according to the study published in the New…
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New Study Unveils How PTSD Symptoms Sabotage Couple Communication
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can severely disrupt communication and issue resolution in romantic relationships, according to new research led by a team at Penn State University. The study identifies fear of emotions as a critical factor contributing to these difficulties. Conducted by Steffany Fredman, an associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn…
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New Study Challenges Traditional Narratives of Humanity’s Shift From Hunting to Farming
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on March 31 is shifting the way we think about humanity’s transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming — one of the most pivotal changes in our history. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Bath, the Max…
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Are Dogs Replacing Children? New Study Offers an Explanation
In some countries, the number of dogs has surged to the point where it surpasses the number of children. This trend has sparked debate about whether people are choosing pets over parenting. A new study from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary, published in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science, examines the connection between the…
