Society & Community
Could trusting each other more unlock economic growth?
Trust in Britain’s institutions is in bad shape, according to recent data from the European Social Survey.This article was originally published on this website.
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Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health
It’s never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we’re on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won’t check emails during our break. But we […]
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Middle children grow up to be more honest and cooperative than only children, study suggests
A pair of psychologists, one with Brock University, the other with the University of Calgary, both in Canada, has found evidence suggesting that middle children who grow up with multiple siblings tend to be more […]
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Exploring framing effects: How language influences thought and society
A choice was made to include each word in this sentence. Every message, even the most mundane, is crafted with a specific frame in mind that impacts how the message is perceived.This article was originally […]
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Potential-based goals may hold key to struggling college students’ academic success
A quantitative economist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands has attempted to test what he describes as the underappreciated role of potential-based goals in college students. In his study, published in the British Journal of […]
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How to prepare for your bilingual baby
Expecting a baby, especially a first baby, is a lot for any new parent. There are so many unknowns and so much to plan for: where your baby will sleep, how you will organize feeding, […]
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Get outside: How schools can incorporate outdoor time
Despite clear benefits to children’s physical and mental health, focus, academic success, and encouraging sustainability behaviors, integrating consistent outdoor time into school activities can be challenging. In a research project following 17 teachers from upstate […]
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Toxic tetrad leads to workplace woes, banking sector study finds
A study of Pakistan’s banking sector reveals a troubling link between the “dark tetrad” personality traits of Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism, and a toxic workplace. The work, published in the International Journal of Work […]
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From smaller homes to screen time, backyard cricket is facing challenges in modern Australia
We are well and truly in cricket season.This article was originally published on this website.
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Avoiding customer backlash: Study highlights importance of transparency in return policy changes
In 2018, L.L. Bean announced in a letter to customers that it had ended the century-old “lifetime” return policy, which allowed customers to return items they purchased anytime for a full refund. The new policy […]