Social & Behavioral Science

VANCOUVER, Wash. --People dreaming of travel post-COVID-19 now have some scientific data to support their wanderlust. A new study in the journal of Tourism Analysis shows frequent travelers are happier with their lives than people who…

Effective posts led to better understanding among new parentsCredit: The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it's critical to make sure the words match…

Results from a study of 19 deceased patients suggests brain damage is a byproduct of a patient's illnessCredit: Courtesy of NIH/NINDS. In an in-depth study of how COVID-19 affects a patient's brain, National Institutes of Health…

Contrary to earlier concerns, a UNIGE study has shown that people who met their partners on dating applications have often stronger long-term relationship goals, and that these new ways of meeting people encourage socio-educational and…

Research team finds persons with spinal cord injury and older healthy individuals have similar brain activation during processing speed tasks. Findings support the theory of accelerated cognitive aging following spinal cord injuryCredit:…

Integral Role of ASN and ASN Members in DGA Development Exemplifies ASN's Leadership in the Field of Nutrition Science December 30, 2020 - The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) supports the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…

Review of cognitive testing studies reveals how adding computer simulations could help COLUMBUS, Ohio - The introduction of computer simulation to the identification of symptoms in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder…

What The Study Did: This study identified racial/ ethnic, sex, age, language, and socioeconomic differences in accessing telemedicine for primary care and specialty ambulatory care; if not addressed, these differences may compound…

Credit: (Illustrations by MATSUMURA Minami) When toddlers begin to use a spoon to eat by themselves, what kind of interactions occur between them and their caregiver to facilitate this behavior? An international research…

In a perspective piece, they note that some police departments justify these tactics with misleading language. BOSTON - Some police departments in the United States continue to teach officers that neck restraints are a safe method for…

NIMH Career Enhancement Award of $266,988 to Helen Genova, PhD, of Kessler Foundation, supports research in job preparedness for youth with autism spectrum disordersCredit: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks East Hanover, NJ. December 28,…

Two new studies from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have uncovered an association between vaping and mental fog. Both adults and kids who vape were more likely to report difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making…

Dr. Lengenfelder of Kessler Foundation will test new treatment for emotional processing deficits in children with traumatic brain injuryCredit: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks East Hanover, N.J. December 24, 2020 - Jean Lengenfelder,…

Nearly 300,000 deaths could be averted, depending on how severe isolation measures becomeCredit: Washington University in St. Louis This summer, when bars and restaurants and stores began to reopen across the United States, people…

Credit: INCISIV Virtual reality simulations of football (soccer) free kicks suggests placing a defensive wall can block a goalie's view and hamper their performance - and simulations might be useful in other sports too. ###…

Credit: Image courtesy Ashley Ruba. MADISON -- The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn't keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison…

The key conclusion of the study was not a surprise to the scientists involved: the importance of social media as a primary communication channel grows during a crisis. Inversely, the topicality of the limited regulation of social media…

The water levels of the Caspian Sea will be 9 to 18 meters lower than they are now, German and Dutch researchers calculate. In the Nature-journal Communications Earth & Environment they urge the world to act.Credit: Naturalis The…

The British Arts and Humanities Research Council and the German Research Foundation are funding the research project 'Spaces of Translation: European Magazine Cultures' run jointly by Nottingham Trent University and Mainz UniversityCredit:…

Among the many holiday traditions scuttled by pandemic restrictions this year are live concerts featuring skilled musicians. These gifted performers can often play with such ease that it is easy to underestimate the countless hours of…