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2025-08-27 @ 15.30.37 ∈ In English

(The news article, and to a lesser degree the study’s abstract imply females being more aggressive rather than self-reporting being so, which is what the study actually discovered.)

Females show higher sibling-specific aggression than males, study finds
In terms of direct aggression, girls and women [reported being] slightly more aggressive towards their siblings [than] boys and men. Men and boys, by contrast, [reported being] more likely to be directly aggressive with non-siblings.
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2025-08-20 @ 19.28.51 ∈ In English

Research shows the ‘compliment sandwich’ is no longer effective
Delivered with care and confidence, direct feedback doesn't just help employees grow, it can strengthen relationships and build trust. And that's exactly where the compliment sandwich crumbles. Instead of offering clarity, it creates confusion.
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2025-07-25 @ 19.22.08 ∈ In English

Grandparent care: Women from poorer backgrounds help out most with childcare
In short, these findings remind us that behind the broad label of "grandparenting" lies a diverse world of individuals whose involvement in caring for grandchildren—how often they care, what they do, and why—is closely linked to and varies with gender norms and socioeconomic status.
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2025-06-05 @ 12.02.15 ∈ In English

Study challenges prevailing stereotypes, provides new insights into incel community
On average, incels positioned themselves slightly left of center politically. […] 40.6% [identified] as middle class and 27.1% as lower-middle[.] 42.4% were in full-time employment, and 16.4% were in full-time education.
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2025-05-27 @ 15.03.23 ∈ In English

Parents are not happier but have a greater sense of meaning in life, study finds
[On] average, people who have children feel that their lives carry more meaning and value. Under certain conditions, such as the cultural and political context of the Nordic countries, parenthood is associated with both higher life satisfaction and meaning in life, two key components of a good life.
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2025-05-02 @ 14.33.13 ∈ In English

What makes people flourish? Results from a new survey
Indonesia is thriving. […] Mexico and the Philippines also show strong results. Even though these countries have less money than some others, people report strong family ties, spiritual lives and community support.
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2025-04-03 @ 17.51.57 ∈ In English

‘How was school today?’ How to help kids open up and say more than ‘fine’
It may seem simple, but a genuine answer to the "how was school today" question requires considerable effort and decision making to synthesize information from a busy day.
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2025-04-01 @ 16.09.23 ∈ In English

Authoritarian narratives can shape Japanese public opinion, researchers find
Unlike a similar study conducted in Germany, where individuals with low political knowledge and strong authoritarian leanings were more vulnerable, Japanese respondents were broadly susceptible to illiberal narratives regardless of their political profile.
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2025-03-21 @ 19.50.54 ∈ In English

Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence; space stations could face the same challenges
Research suggests several psychological and social factors contribute to conflict in remote locations such as Antarctica. These include prolonged isolation, extreme environmental conditions, and the necessity of constant close contact.
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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.