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When Talking Is Tough: How Avoidance Shapes Our Closest Relationships

Prevalence of Avoidance: Avoidance is nearly as common as talking in close relationships, occurring 37.6% of the time. Influence of Relationship Duration: Longer relationships and denser social networks reduce the…

Labor

Commuting and Mental Health: What the Latest Research Reveals

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Commuting may offer a beneficial transitional period for mental recovery, helping to maintain work-life balance and reduce stress. A recent study found no significant association between commuting distance and psychological…

Criminology

How Early-Life Conditions Shape Racial Disparities in Arrests

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Racial disparities in arrest rates are significantly influenced by cumulative disadvantages beginning in early childhood, such as poverty and neighborhood disadvantage. If early-life conditions were equal across races, racial disparities…

Inequalities

How the 2021 Child Tax Credit Transformed Housing Stability for Low-Income Families

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The expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) significantly decreased the likelihood of low-income families needing to move due to rent or mortgage affordability issues, reducing housing instability. The expanded CTC effectively…

Gender/Family

Stay Sharp with Love: The Surprising Link Between Marriage and Cognitive Health

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Studies found that enjoyment of time with a spouse positively correlates with better cognitive function. Marital strain is consistently linked to poorer cognitive function, suggesting that unresolved conflicts and stress…

LGBTQIA2S+

Supporting Transitions: Insights from a Study on Trans Youth

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A new study shows that affirmative approaches to supporting trans children—validating their gender identity through social transitions—significantly improve their mental health and well-being. The research highlights the crucial role of…

Gender/Family, Race/Ethnicity

How Couples from Different Backgrounds Manage Work and Family Responsibilities

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The study identifies six distinct work-family arrangements among Black, Hispanic, and white couples. Hispanic family structures were significantly more traditional than White and Black families, both of which were more…

Education, Podcast

Society Today Podcast, Episode 1 (Kristian Karlson)

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It's finally here! Episode 1 of the Society Today podcast, featuring Dr. Kristian Karlson of the University of Copenhagen, is now live! Listen below for a fascinating discussion about racial…

Disability

Special Education and Socioeconomic Status: Unveiling Parental Strategies for Success

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High-SES parents of children with disabilities employ a strategic and assertive approach to navigate the special education system, leveraging their financial, cultural, and social capital to ensure optimal outcomes for…

Gender/Family

Behind Closed Doors: The Truth About Power and Decision-Making in Couples

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Men and women tend to adopt "his" career goals as "ours," with the woman doing extra work to help her partner achieve his goals. Conversely, men and women tend to…