The Science of Gossip: Researchers Uncover Surprising Cooperative Benefits
Researchers Mari Kawakatsu, Taylor A. Kessinger, and Joshua B. Plotkin from the Department of Biology created a model that uses two types of gossip to…
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Sociology is the study of social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change. Sociologists aim to understand the structure and dynamics of societies and the intricate ways in which people behave within them. This field covers a wide range of topics, from the analysis of brief contacts between anonymous individuals to the study of global social processes. Sociology also explores critical issues such as class, race, gender, and cultural dynamics. Moreover, it applies to important practical issues such as the development of laws, urban planning, and social policy. The insights gained from sociology can help improve education, guide policy, and foster community development.
New Research Reveals That Couples Who Drink Together Live Longer
The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a recent study published in The Gerontologist, Kira…
What Is the Hardest Part of Waiting? Scientists Have Discovered the Answer
New research investigates the varying levels of impatience experienced at different stages of a waiting period, offering valuable insights for both marketers and consumers. New…
Coming Out in 2023 – It’s Complicated
In a time of unparalleled visibility for the LGBTQ2+ community, contrasted with significant resistance, revealing one’s sexual identity can be a profoundly mixed experience, according…
Is Your Job Meaningful? A Shocking Number of People Don’t Think So
A sociological study by the University of Zurich confirms that a considerable proportion of employees perceive their work as socially useless. Those in finance, sales,…
The Hidden Fear Stalling Scientific Breakthroughs
Science is a collaborative effort. Our current knowledge stands as a testament to countless generations of scientists who have expanded upon the work of those…
Did You Really See That Breakup Coming? New Study Debunks Your Predictive Powers
When we reveal the breakup news of a known couple, we frequently hear, “I figured they wouldn’t make it!” However, a new study published in…
Scientists Reveal That This Type of Dating Profile Sparks More Attraction
Additionally, owners of “original” profiles are rated as being smarter, funnier, and more likable. A new study of online dating site users found a correlation…
Wide and Lasting Consequences: Teachers Give Girls Higher Grades Than Boys
The study found that girls were often given better grades than boys, even if they had the same academic competency. According to a recent study…
How Men Versus Women Spend Time on Employment, Housework and Other Activities in Different Countries
Gender gaps in daily time usage at different ages vary between countries. Cultural context appears to influence how men versus women spend time on employment,…
Brain Shrinkage: Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Brain Health
Study finds evidence of more brain aging in people living in disadvantaged areas. Middle-age and older people living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods — areas with…
Why Pedestrians Need to Be on the Lookout for Expensive Cars
Drivers of expensive cars are less likely to yield for pedestrians in UNLV study. Researchers also found that motorists overall yielded less frequently for men…
If You Want to Live Longer, Stay in School
Life expectancy in the United States has been in decline for the first time in decades, and public health officials have identified a litany of…
New Yale Study Reveals That Gun Violence is a ‘Contagious’ Social Epidemic
New research from Yale University reveals how gun violence spreads over social networks through a process of social contagion. Gun violence is often described as…
The Role of Genetics Varies Over Time
New research from Yale University shows that the effect of genes may depend on the total, historical environment in which the researcher and subject are…
Yale Study Shows Links between Smoking and Education
A newly published study from Yale University reveals that the links between smoking and education in adulthood are in fact explained by characteristics and choices…
Sexual Frequency Between Married Couples Linked to Household Chores
A new study from the University of Washington shows that sex between married couples is linked to what types of chores each spouse completes. Married…