Social Sciences

Stories retelling the birth of the Virgin Mary reveal that the Church was more forgiving of infertility than the general public during the Medieval era.This post was originally published on this site

New research finds that the more compassionate people are, the better able they are to deal with broken promises in the workplace. Specifically, the study suggests that compassion makes employees tougher: more emotionally resilient, higher […]

For too many women, prison is “as good as it gets.”This post was originally published on this site

Anyone wondering why “the same type of person” often works in certain occupations now has a sound scientific answer: A new study by the University of Mannheim shows that personality and career choice are closely […]

Refugees are more likely to suffer from mental health problems than the average person due to their migration experiences and socioeconomic status. Psychosocial support helps, but it should not stand alone. Further investment is needed […]

A new study shows that people who proactively reorganize their family routines—such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities—are more likely to demonstrate adaptability and innovation at work.This post was originally published on this […]

The idea of “lived experience”—knowledge gained through direct, personal experience—is now central in activism, academia and politics. Popularized by feminist thinkers like Simone de Beauvoir and concepts like standpoint theory, it makes sense that people […]

Why did your hometown newspaper vanish while the next town over kept theirs?This post was originally published on this site

Societies around the world are confronted with complex problems that defy resolution by any single actor, even well-resourced governments or corporations. Problems like food security, climate change, or biodiversity loss involve a lot of elements […]

Students become more conscientious, open and competitive when they spend time with peers or friends who also exhibit these traits, according to a study conducted at the University of Zurich. It is the first study […]