Tag: research
Social media use increases depression and loneliness
In the first experimental study of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram use, University of Pennsylvania psychologist Melissa G. Hunt showed a causal link between time spent on the platforms and decreased well-being
Happy childhood memories linked to better health later in life
Fond recollections of parents a key factor, study says
Are children’s television programmes too cool for school?
New research to be presented at the 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition looks at how school life is depicted on children’s TV shows and what influence it may have on how children perceive school
Gender inequality could be driving the deaths of girls under 5
Levels of gender inequality across the world are associated with disproportionate death rates among girls under five years old
Unique patterns of neural communications found in brains of children with autism
At a time different parts of the brain are supposed to be talking to each other or working together, the communication between different regions of the brain appears to take unexpected exits and detours for no apparent reason.
The secret to being more likeable at job interviews revealed
Cass study says focusing on effort, rather than talent, makes the best impression
Children with autism, developmental delays nearly 50% more likely to be overweight
A new study by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the University of Pennsylvania.
Children’s violent video game play associated with increased physical aggressive behaviour
Dartmouth analysis of multiple studies demonstrates how effect varies across ethnicity
Asking questions, testing improves student learning of new material
Jason Chan makes a point to periodically interrupt his lecture and ask students a question.
Instilling persistence in children
Encouraging children “to help,” rather than asking them to “be helpers,” can instill persistence as.