New study links U.S. decline in volunteering to economic conditions
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UGA Today
People aren’t volunteering as much these days. What gives?
Volunteering has declined dramatically since the Great Recession, and a new study suggests poor economic conditions may be to blame.
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Obesity’s effects on relationships and health appear to be reduced in areas with higher prevalence. In regions where obesity prevalence was low, obese people were more likely to be single. Conversely, in US counties with high obesity prevalence, obese people were slightly less likely to be single.
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PsyPost
Obesity’s effects on relationships and health appear to be reduced in areas with higher prevalence
Individuals with obesity face fewer social and health challenges in regions with high obesity prevalence, likely due to reduced weight bias, though economic disparities persist regardless of regional obesity rates.
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In a randomized experiment, criminal defendants who received debt relief for court-related fines were less likely to be arrested or incarcerated in the future. Those who did not get the debt relief were rearrested at significantly higher rates because of failures to pay their debts.
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Poverty may increase the risk of dementia through reduced attainment
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Women who are denied a wanted abortion are more likely to suffer health problems, economic problems and ending up single than the women who were granted an abortion. The pre-existing children of these women also experience worse outcomes. [Data from Colombia where judges deny or allow abortions]
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OUP Academic
The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and Their Children*
Abstract. This article examines the impact of denying a wanted abortion on women and children in Colombia using high-quality administrative microdata and c
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Study sheds light on how QAnon beliefs shatter family bonds 💔 by analyzing references to “family” in the subreddit r/QAnonCasualties. From grief 😢 and fear 😨 to fractured holiday gatherings 🎄 and broken ties, the findings show the interpersonal consequences of conspiracy belief.
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PsyPost
AI-powered study sheds light on how QAnon beliefs shatter family bonds
A new study used artificial intelligence to analyze over 75,000 Reddit posts and uncover the deep emotional toll QAnon beliefs take on families. The findings reveal widespread grief, fear, and strained relationships as loved ones struggle with ideological…
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German far right setting agenda as opponents amplify its ideas, study finds 🇩🇪⚖️📊
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the Guardian
German far right setting agenda as opponents amplify its ideas, study finds
Normalisation of far-right stances likely to affect success of such parties at ballot boxes across Europe, say researchers
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Ending Federal Support for Housing First Programs Could Increase U.S. Homelessness by 5% in One Year, New JAMA Study Finds 🏠📉🇺🇸
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Ending Federal Support for Housing First Programs Could Increase U.S. Homelessness by 5% in One Year, New JAMA Study Finds
Ending Federal Support for Housing First Programs Could Increase U.S. Homelessness by 5% in One Year, New JAMA Study Finds
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Science News
AEJ study: The launch of Tinder "led to a sharp, persistent increase in sexual activity, but with little corresponding impact on the formation of long-term relationships... Dating outcome inequality, especially among men, rose, alongside rates of sexual assault…
🚀 Tinder's launch significantly boosted sexual activity among college students, but didn't improve long-term relationships.
📈 Dating outcome inequality rose, particularly for men, along with increases in sexual assault and STD rates.
😊 Despite negative trends, Tinder's introduction did not negatively impact students' mental health on average, and even showed improvements for female students.
#DatingApps #Tinder #SocialImpact
📈 Dating outcome inequality rose, particularly for men, along with increases in sexual assault and STD rates.
😊 Despite negative trends, Tinder's introduction did not negatively impact students' mental health on average, and even showed improvements for female students.
#DatingApps #Tinder #SocialImpact
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Relying on AI chatbots for historical facts can influence your political beliefs. Findings provide evidence that relying on AI to learn about the world might quietly shape public attitudes. Read Full Article #AIFactBias #PublicOpinion #TechInEducation
💡 AI-generated history summaries can subtly sway social and political opinions, even when factually accurate. A Yale study found popular chatbots carry hidden biases that can influence users.
🧠 Generative AI, like ChatGPT, learns from vast data, absorbing subtle opinions and language patterns. This "latent bias" can affect how users perceive historical events and modern issues.
🔬 An experiment with 1,912 participants showed that default chatbot summaries led to more liberal opinions than Wikipedia summaries. Prompted liberal framing also shifted opinions, while conservative framing mainly reinforced existing conservative views.
📈 While effect sizes are modest, researchers suggest repeated exposure to AI-generated content could accumulate influence over time. Users are advised to be aware of potential biases in AI tools.
#AI #SocialImpact #TechNews
🧠 Generative AI, like ChatGPT, learns from vast data, absorbing subtle opinions and language patterns. This "latent bias" can affect how users perceive historical events and modern issues.
🔬 An experiment with 1,912 participants showed that default chatbot summaries led to more liberal opinions than Wikipedia summaries. Prompted liberal framing also shifted opinions, while conservative framing mainly reinforced existing conservative views.
📈 While effect sizes are modest, researchers suggest repeated exposure to AI-generated content could accumulate influence over time. Users are advised to be aware of potential biases in AI tools.
#AI #SocialImpact #TechNews
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