In the late 1970s, 52 percent of 12th-graders hung out with their friends almost every day. By 2017, only 28 percent were doing so.
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It’s easy to scorn the gentrifying hipster stereotype, but many inner-city neighbourhoods benefit from the distinctive mix of businesses and activities they pursue. So why should the suburbs miss out?
Not giving offence is what Christmas is all about.
Many parents are told their babies’ smiles aren’t ‘real’. But there is research to suggest otherwise.
People kept diaries for two weeks recording how often things about them were forgotten. The results turned out to be surprising.
Researchers have identified which part of the brain helps us understand and respond to social interactions.
Research shows that context matters for understanding what a person’s words mean – especially when power dynamics are involved.
People want video games and interactive experiences that help them explore deep and meaningful themes, such as creating family, valuing diversity and living responsibly.
Bringing back the diminished tradition of eating lunch together may be the solution.
Realizing that others’ minds hold different thoughts, feelings and knowledge than your own was thought to be something only people could do. But evidence is accumulating that apes, too, have ‘theory of mind.’
If game producers get better at targeting older gamers, many effects of aging - social, cognitive and physical - could be reduced.
Social isolation in old age is a significant social concern. It is linked to a range of health problems and, in extreme cases, it can lead to people growing old and dying alone.
Shakespeare didn’t ‘lol,’ but he did ‘ha, ha, he.’
The part of the brain responsible for the fight-or-flight response also plays a key role in unconsciously processing a face’s trustworthiness – in a matter of milliseconds. A study published today in The…
Social cognition is our ability to understand other people, and it enables us to predict their behaviour and share experiences. It’s also critical to understanding the many nuances underpinning everyday…
Links between human health and pet ownership are of widespread community interest but there’s little clarity about the issue in scientific circles. It is relatively safe to say that pets can be good for…
Computer and console games offers many social and educational benefits to gamers, according to new research. The Edith Cowan…
A key mechanism for individuals to become extremists is social interactions. The support provided through these interactions…
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