Social Sciences
Many Australians are happy in love—but will it stay this way?
On average, Australians seem quite happy in their relationships.This post was originally published on this site
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Social Sciences
Young Australians are the only age group whose thinking scores are falling
Something is happening to 15- to 24-year-olds.This post was originally published on this site
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After the storm: When recovery creates a community crisis
The storm ends, the fire goes out, floodwaters recede.This post was originally published on this site
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Navigating tough conversations with people who have dementia about stopping driving
At some point, all people with dementia must stop driving due to the impact of cognitive impairment on skills critical for safe driving—but when is the right time, and how should this sensitive matter be […]
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The hidden pressure behind responding to a boss’s good news
Have you ever found yourself listening to someone share their good news and felt pressure to respond with excitement, even if you didn’t feel particularly enthusiastic? Does that pressure feel even greater when the person […]
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Study shows how research can change person conducting it
In 2012, I began an interview study with two multilingual language learners, focusing on their motivations for learning languages. It eventually developed into a nine-year longitudinal study.This post was originally published on this site
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Women astronauts use social media to reframe science and femininity together
Why can’t a flight jacket be pink or purple? That was the question a 6-year-old girl asked her mother, Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut, researcher and science communicator. When Gerardi later appeared in a TV interview […]
Social Sciences
Celebrity Traitors: Research suggests that some contestants will find the game tougher than it looks
“The Traitors” has become essential viewing for millions of fans. The TV game show, in which a group of “faithfuls” try to identify a smaller number of hidden traitors, is all about truth and lies.This […]
Social Sciences
Why some Ukrainian refugees struggle to rebuild their careers after arriving in Canada
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues into 2026, with millions of Ukrainians displaced around the world. Many arrived in host countries with professional experience, degrees and specialized skills. Yet displacement often leaves highly educated refugees […]
Social Sciences
Short on time? It could be good for you
When it comes to mental health, it may not be how much time you have that matters, but rather how you feel about the time you have. That’s one key takeaway of a new University […]