Study examines end-of-life communication
From the University of Rochester Medical Center press release: What is the best way to talk to someone about prognosis and quality of life when serious illness strikes? It turns out that no one had…
Study suggests patient mental health more likely to be overlooked by physician in presence of family member
From the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health press release: Existing research shows that it is beneficial to have a loved one present when visiting the doctor, but a new study led by researchers…
Study looks at uses of computer mediation to combat bullying in schools
From the University of Kent press release via HealthCanal: University of Kent research has demonstrated how computer mediation could help combat bullying in schools. The six-month study focussed on students aged 12-13 and their use…
Study finds TV can decrease self-esteem in children
From the Indiana University press release via EurekAlert!: If you are a white girl, a black girl or a black boy, exposure to today’s electronic media in the long run tends to make you feel…
Study suggests telecommuters don’t feel disconnected from their organizations
From the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee press release by Laura L. Hunt via Physorg: The assumption that employees who regularly telecommute will feel less attached to the organization they work for due to feeling isolated and…
Study suggests positive words act as the glue to social interaction
From the Springer press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists at ETH Zurich have studied the use of language, finding that words with a positive emotional content are more frequently used in written communication. This result supports…
Study suggests communication between couples is key to improving men’s diets
From the University of Michigan press release: Married men will eat their peas to keep the peace, but many aren’t happy about it, and may even binge on unhealthy foods away from home. “The key…
Study looks at role of gestures in language
From the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) press release via Newswise: People of all ages and cultures gesture while speaking, some much more noticeably than others. But is gesturing uniquely tied to speech, or is…
Researchers look at what makes movie lines memorable
From the Cornell University press release by Bill Steele via MedicalXpress: Whether it’s a line from a movie, an advertising slogan or a politician’s catchphrase, some statements take hold in people’s minds better than others.…
Study seeks to track adolescent behaviour on Facebook
From the UT Dallas press release via EurekAlert!: A large-scale, long-term UT Dallas study focusing on adolescent friendships and electronic communication is expanding to include Facebook posts. A research team led by Dr. Marion Underwood…