Tag: social psychology

Study: Mother-Daughter Talks Need More Math

By Pacific-Standard Magazine | Published: May 13, 2012

Why do young girls lack confidence in math? One study shows American parents are far more likely to talk numbers with young sons than daughters.

Rom Harré on What is Social Science?

By Social Science Bites | Published: May 1, 2012

“Everybody lives in a society...They want to know what it is they’re living in” An exploration of the nature of the social sciences. How do they differ from the physical sciences? What challenges do they face? What is their value?

Is Conservatism Our Default Ideology?

By Pacific-Standard Magazine | Published: March 29, 2012

New research provides evidence that, when under time pressure or otherwise cognitively impaired, people are more likely to express conservative views.

Help Black Children? Sure! Teens? Not So Much.

By ssseditor | Published: March 8, 2012

New research finds support for school projects differs according to the race and age of the recipients.

Posted in International Debate, News | Also tagged Charity, Miller-McCune, race, Racism, social science | 1 Comment

My social science career: Interview with Mike Hogg

By ssseditor | Published: March 6, 2012

As part of a series of occasional interviews with leading behavioral and social scientist Mike Hogg, Professor of Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, spoke to socialsciencespace about his career and influences in social science.

Strong social bonds promote health, belonging — and torture

By Pacific-Standard Magazine | Published: August 12, 2011

Tom Jacobs describes a recent study regarding the relationship between social bonds and dehumanization. It was no surprise when a recent meta-study found people with strong social support networks tend to live longer, healthier lives. As the Mayo Clinic notes on its website, having close, lasting relationships strengthens one’s feelings of security, self-worth and sense [...]

Posted in Featured | Also tagged social science research | Leave a comment

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