Tag: research
Is it even possible to connect ’13 Reasons Why’ to teen...
Emily Lund, University of Alabama and Michael R. Nadorff, Mississippi State University
Netflix recently released the third season of “13 Reasons Why,” and the Salt...
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis
When Toni Morrison died on Aug. 5, the world lost one of its most influential literary voices.
But Morrison wasn’t...
When does trash talking work?
Karen C.P. McDermott, University of Connecticut
The Abstract features interesting research and the people behind it.
Karen C.P. McDermott recently completed a study on trash talk,...
Could a lack of humility be at the root of what...
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
There are a lot of reasons behind the political polarization of the country and the deterioration of civic discourse.
I wonder...
What your ability to engage with stories says about your real-life...
Nathan Silver, The Ohio State University and Michael Slater, The Ohio State University
The best TV shows and films don’t simply distract from the drudgery...
Marijuana legalization – a rare issue where women are more conservative...
Laurel Elder, Hartwick College and Steven Greene, North Carolina State University
Surveys show that on issue after issue, women are more liberal than men, save...
The pitfalls of the narcissistic NBA player
Emily Grijalva, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Why do star players sometimes hurt their team’s performance?
Last season, the Boston Celtics...
How social media is helping Big Tobacco hook a new generation...
Robert Kozinets, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Big Tobacco is increasingly using social media to find new ways to hook...
EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
