Tag: sociology

Study finds true fame isn’t fleeting

From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: True fame isn’t fleeting. That’s what a team of researchers led by McGill University’s Eran Shor and Stony Brook University’s Arnout… Read more »

Study suggests freedom of the press may contribute to overall happiness, quality of life

From the University of Missouri press release: Freedom of the press is viewed by many as a cornerstone of democracy. But can it actually help improve people’s lives and make… Read more »

Long-term Facebook study examines friendship formation and peer influence

From the National Science Foundation press release: New research funded by the National Science Foundation and published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by three… Read more »