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2025-02-27 @ 17.09.34 ∈ In English

The loneliness paradox: How media narratives shape our solitude
[People] who believe being alone is harmful tend to feel lonelier after spending time alone in daily life. However, those with a more positive view of solitude don't just feel less lonely in the same situations, they actually feel more positive.
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2025-02-26 @ 18.40.27 ∈ In English

 

Why do we fall for wellness scams? Our cultural biases and myths are often to blame
[Our shared mythologies and symbols] seem to make our lives more "efficient" by surpassing tedious fact-checking. Over time, these cultural codes become embedded into our psychologies, operating as background biases that shape our decision-making.
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2025-02-26 @ 18.31.07 ∈ In English

Study finds bullies have more children than non-bullies
The research shows that higher levels of bullying in both men and women were associated with having children in young adulthood (by ages 23 or 24) in addition to having more children overall.
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2024-11-11 @ 13.34.11 ∈ In English

Respecting children’s philosophical wisdom
But what if children were just as capable as adults of contributing meaningfully to social discussions on important issues like ecological justice? This is the argument put forth by Natalie M. Fletcher, Associate Professor in UdeM's Department of Philosophy and Scientific Coordinator at the Institut Philosophie Citoyenneté Jeunesse.
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2024-09-27 @ 12.24.49 ∈ In English

Study explores what families fight about: Communication, moods, and chores
For couples, the most severe conflict issue was communication, followed by mood and tempers, parenting, household chores, and money management. For parents and teenagers, [it was] household chores and untidy rooms. For parents and young kids, bedtime delays, obeying instructions, and picky eating were the top conflict areas.
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2024-07-30 @ 14.29.25 ∈ In English

New study finds people alter their appearance to suit their names
A new study has found that people tend to alter their appearance to suit their names. The researchers sought to determine whether parents choose a baby name based on what seems fitting for the baby’s appearance, or if individuals’ facial appearances change over the years to align with the social stereotypes associated with their names.