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Promoting social inclusion through pet companionship
The benefits of pet companionship have been widely researched and celebrated.This post was originally published on this site
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Phys.org - Social Sciences
Parents are not happier but have a greater sense of meaning in life, study finds
A study by Dr. Ansgar Hudde and Professor Dr. Marita Jacob at the University of Cologne’s Department of Sociology and Social Psychology has shown that parenthood is associated with a lower level of satisfaction in […]
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Study sheds light on coward punch fatalities in Australia
A new study led by Monash University and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has provided new insights into Coward Punch offenses in Australia. This research, published in the journal Medicine, Science and the Law, […]
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Report calls to reverse the decline of high street ‘ghost towns’
The Government needs to take urgent steps to reverse the deterioration of England’s High Streets—particularly in the North, and in more deprived and coastal areas.This post was originally published on this site
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Research examines body cameras as a response to rising retail violence
A QUT-led study published in the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction has suggested how body-worn cameras (BWCs), commonly used in law enforcement, could transform the retail and service sectors to address abuse and violence towards […]
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Overlooking abusive leaders: The psychology of blind spots in the workplace
Many employees have experienced the unfortunate but pervasive reality of working under an abusive leader. In a recent survey, almost 90% of respondents reported having at least one abusive boss during their careers, with 30% […]
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A not-so-modern epidemic: What 17th-century nuns can teach us about coping with loneliness
Is loneliness a modern epidemic as we are so often told? Did people in the past suffer similar feelings of isolation?This post was originally published on this site
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Why media literacy matters—and how to stay well informed
In a world in which information is available at our fingertips, the ability to discern credible news sources has become more essential than ever. This skill—known as media literacy—not only equips individuals with the tools […]
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Research reveals missed opportunities to save George Floyd’s life
The murder of George Floyd could have been avoided if police had responded to the concerns of bystanders, reveals research led by Lancaster University.This post was originally published on this site
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From peasant fodder to posh fare: How snails and oysters became luxury foods
Oysters and escargot are recognized as luxury foods around the world—but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein.This post was originally published on this site