Tag: Social interaction
America is becoming a nation of homebodies
Brian D. Taylor, University of California, Los Angeles; Eric Morris, Clemson University, and Sam Speroni, University of California, Los Angeles
Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the...
Helena Blumen, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
How the presence of pets builds trust among people
Megan K Mueller, Tufts University
Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with...
Going beyond ‘back to normal’ – 5 research-based tips for emerging...
Bethany Teachman, University of Virginia
You’ve been waiting… and waiting… and waiting for this amazing, magical day when you...
Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out...
Korydon Smith, University at Buffalo; Kelly Hayes McAlonie, University at Buffalo, and Rebecca Rotundo, University at Buffalo
While the pandemic has caused thousands of small...
Why our screens leave us hungry for more nutritious forms of...
mc schraefel, University of Southampton
COVID-19 has seen all the rules change when it comes to social engagement. Workplaces and schools have closed, gatherings have...
Summer visitors to American parks choose safety first over freedom to...
B. Derrick Taff, Pennsylvania State University
In a typical summer, millions of Americans head outdoors to national parks, hiking trails and rivers across the U.S....
Teens have less face time with their friends – and are...
Jean Twenge, San Diego State University
Ask a teen today how she communicates with her friends, and she’ll probably hold up her smartphone. Not that...
EXPLORING NATURE
Why people rebuild in Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas despite the risks
Kristina P. Brant, Penn State
On Valentine’s Day 2025, heavy rains started to fall in parts of rural Appalachia....
