Tag: social

Study suggests boosting testosterone makes men prefer higher-status products

From the University of Pennsylvania press release: In the animal kingdom, males of certain species possess flashy ornamentation that appears to do little to enhance their survival; think of a… Read more »

Study suggests ‘lower status’ people more likely to share wealth than ‘higher status’ people

From the Queen Mary University of London press release: When playing an economic game those that were assigned as ‘lower status’ were more likely to share their wealth than their… Read more »

Study suggests relational mobility may influence your interpersonal behaviors

From the Hokkaido University press release: A large-scale analysis has suggested it’s easier for people to form and replace relationships in North America, Europe and Latin America, compared to Asia… Read more »

Study suggests parents’ explanations of peer interactions affect how children interpret peers’ behavior

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: Young children are more likely to behave aggressively if they think other children want to hurt them — for example,… Read more »

Study on social interactions could improve understanding of mental health risks

From the McLean Hospital press release: McLean Hospital investigators have released the results of a study that outlines how age, socioeconomic status, and other factors might contribute to social isolation… Read more »

Study suggests tackling bullying could help reduce depression in autistic teens

From the University of Bristol press release: Teenagers with difficulties in social communication, including autism have higher rates of depressive symptoms, especially if they are being bullied. Researchers at the… Read more »

Study examines physiological and social determinants of children’s sharing behaviour

From the University of Vienna press release: In a multipart study the researchers first observed the children’s interactions during free play in the classroom setting and further asked the children… Read more »