Social Sciences

In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.... Read more

Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive services are provided to millions of consumers daily and are of major economic importance.... Read more

The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.... Read more

Housing rents usually correlate with factors such as the building's age, facilities, and location. Yet not all rentals with similar physical factors charge the same rent. Psychological factors such as the subjective perceptions of the neighborhood matter as well.... Read more

Effective communication can be a challenge during and in the aftermath of any disaster, but as the recent wildfires pushed the limits of Los Angeles County, the gap caused by language barriers puts some populations at even greater risk.... Read more

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found practices put in place to reduce employees presenting to work sick were more likely to be observed by women than men.... Read more

Movies often reflect the predominant societal and cultural values at the time they were shot. These values can be expressed in various elements of a film, including the interactions between characters, their communication styles and their characterizing traits.... Read more

Migrants in Australia often encounter disinformation targeting their communities. However, disinformation circulated in non-English languages and within private chat groups often falls beyond the reach of Australian public agencies, national media and platform algorithms.... Read more

Weeks after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support for mandatory minimum jail terms for antisemitic offenses, the government has legislated such laws. Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke stated the federal parliament would now be "putting in place the toughest laws against hate speech that Australia has ever had."... Read more

What if every citizen could have a say in how the issues that affect their lives and communities were dealt with? Or could input into policy and even law-making? Legislative theater is a form of community-based theater that gives participants an opportunity to actively explore, analyze and transform their lives... Read more

Consent education has been mandatory in Australian schools since 2023.... Read more

During the Super Bowl, every decision matters. With millions of fans watching, the game often comes down to a single play call. And no call is more scrutinized than what a coach decides to do on fourth down. Punt? Attempt a field goal? Or go for it?... Read more

Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, false narratives can be incredibly sticky. Many people insist that the earth is flat, that childhood vaccines cause autism, or that climate change is a hoax, despite ample scientific evidence to the contrary.... Read more

Imagine one morning, you are deciding whether to drive to work or catch the train. Eventually, you decide to drive. On your way to the office, a squirrel crosses the road leaving you no time to react, and you run them over. Did you do anything wrong by deciding to... Read more

A study at The University of Western Australia has found that if an employee who has more skills or knowledge than a job requires is given favorable work conditions, they are more likely to have a balanced family life, according to their spouses.... Read more