Tag: Love
America’s postwar fling with romance comics
Michael C. Weisenburg, University of South Carolina
Last year, comic book enthusiast Gary Watson donated his massive personal collection to the Irvin Department of Rare...
How China does Valentine’s Day
Wei Li, Frostburg State University
Americans celebrate love on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day — a holiday named for Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman clergyman who...
Why people post ‘couple photos’ as their social media profile pictures
Amanda L. Forest, University of Pittsburgh and Kori Krueger, University of Pittsburgh
As you scroll through your Facebook news feed, you see it: Your friend...
Why some people distrust atheists
Jaimie Arona Krems, Oklahoma State University and Jordan W. Moon, Arizona State University
An ad featuring Ron Reagan, son of the Republican former President Ronald...
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Tera R. Jordan, Iowa State University
Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.
Among American adults, there...
What’s behind the belief in a soulmate?
Bradley Onishi, Skidmore College
The United States appears to be in a romantic slump. Marriage rates have plummeted over the last decade. And compared to...
Is love losing its soul in the digital age?
Firmin DeBrabander, Maryland Institute College of Art
Instagram users have taken to issuing “weekiversary posts,” where they diligently mark the duration of their romances. An...
This trait could be key to a lasting romance
Toni Antonucci, University of Michigan; Kristine J. Ajrouch, University of Michigan, and Noah J. Webster, University of Michigan
Passion and commitment are widely believed to...
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Flappy Bird and the eight secrets to optimal gameplay
By Chek Tien Tan, University of Technology, Sydney
The deceptively simple mobile game app Flappy Bird enjoyed immense popularity when it was launched last year,...
