Social inequalities emerge in every human society. New research into how these hierarchies form suggests ‘prestige psychology’ – the tendency to defer to expertise – is at the root.
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Neurodivergent people may struggle with casual conversations and networking. Efforts to ameliorate workplace settings and routines only go so far.
Even after the pandemic lockdowns were lifted, out-of-home activities and travel remained substantially depressed, far below 2019 levels.
Real wisdom is about a balance between thoughtful reasoning, social understanding and emotional awareness.
Widespread closures mean gay nightlife has been forced to change, but something more exciting is evolving in its place, according to a new book.
How the social lives of animals help them survive.
A study of over 1,000 children in rural Oklahoma found that social and emotional health may be just as important as diet and exercise in reducing child obesity.
Going vegan has been found to bring health benefits, but it can also impact your friendships.
After over a year of stress eating and seeing each other only through screens, anxiety over changes in physical appearance can make socializing again a daunting prospect.
Lifestyle medicine targets the root of chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Experts explain why everyone should embrace these free prescriptions for good health.
While the internet and social media have changed young Nigerians’ communication styles and even language, they have not reduced communication.
Immigrants and other newcomers to Canada are worried about maintaining their relationships and staying afloat, and need government consideration and support.
The COVID-19 lockdown will affect people differently depending on their personality.
Men seem less comfortable celebrating their friendships – to their own detriment.
Far from fading away in the digital age, board games are enjoying a boom time because they are social, challenging and tangible. And designers are using technology to create new ways to play.
New research shows Australians are working non-standard hours, and the job of scheduling a social life around them falls disproportionately to women.
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Lecturer in Media and Doctoral Researcher, Nottingham Trent University
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