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New Study Shows How Parental Favoritism Shapes Family Dynamics
Siblings often ponder who the favorite child is, igniting playful rivalries and contentious debates around the family dinner table. New enlightening research led by Brigham Young University (BYU), published in Psychological Bulletin, digs deep into this common query, revealing how parental favoritism subtly rooted in birth order, personality and gender can influence family dynamics and…
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Why It Is Important to Integrate Human Rights in Economic Development
Economic development projects around the world often prioritize growth at the expense of local communities and indigenous peoples, argues a new study from the University of Portsmouth. Published in the Business and Human Rights Journal, the research by Leïla Choukroune and Lorenzo Cotula critically dissects how international investment deals and dispute settlements frequently overshadow voices…
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New Study Explains How Moral Beliefs Shape Political Leadership Preferences
New research led by Harrison Miller from Florida State University sheds light on the profound influence moral values have on the types of leaders supported by liberals and conservatives. This finding offers a compelling explanation for the persistent divergence in leadership preferences across the political spectrum. “This research helps explain why people across the political…
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New Study Reveals Social Media’s Impact on Cryptocurrency Investment
Recent research led by the University of Georgia, published in International Journal of Bank Marketing, suggests that hearing about cryptocurrencies online may significantly influence people’s investment behaviors. Cryptocurrencies, or “crypto,” are digital currencies used for both payment and investment purposes. Over the past decade, they have surged in popularity, particularly as more individuals learn about…
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Unequal Access to Green Space Hinders Screen Time Reduction Programs
Programs aiming to reduce children’s screen time are significantly more effective when kids have access to outdoor green spaces, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan. Unequal access to these spaces undermines the success of such programs, especially in neighborhoods with higher populations of Hispanic and Black residents. The…
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Study Unveils Impact of Similar News Stories on Financial Markets
New research indicates that homogeneous news coverage by media conglomerates can have troubling consequences for financial markets. The study, co-authored by Flora Sun, an assistant professor of accounting at Binghamton University’s School of Management, delves into how business news outlets owned by the same media companies tend to produce nearly identical stories. This lack of…
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Impact of Gender Gap Framing on Political Leadership Perceptions
Recognizing the potential influence of media on public attitudes on the gender gap in leadership, a team of psychology researchers from New York University set out to explore whether the framing of this gender gap — either as “women’s underrepresentation” or “men’s overrepresentation” — could impact perceptions and inspire actions to address it. In their…
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Study Reveals Surge in Violent Dialogue in Movies Over Last 50 Years
The presence of violent language in movies has surged significantly over the past 50 years, according to an eye-opening study that scrutinized a vast database of film dialogue. By employing machine learning, researchers analyzed subtitles from over 160,000 English-language movies produced between 1970 and 2020, focusing specifically on variations of the words “murder” and “kill.”…
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Singapore Achieves Top 10 Global Ranking in Aging Preparedness
Singapore has secured its place among the world’s top 10 nations and leads Asia in readiness to address the challenges and opportunities of an aging population, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Columbia University. The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, introduces the Global…
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Surge in Public Confidence for RSV Vaccine Marks Turning Point in Vaccine Hesitancy
One year after being introduced, vaccines aimed at protecting infants and older adults from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) have gained wider acceptance among Americans. This promising trend is highlighted in a recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey, conducted last month, reveals a significant uptick in…
