Being the primary breadwinner can be bad for men’s psychological well-being and health
Gendered expectations in marriage are not just bad for women, they are also bad for men, according to a new…
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Relationships with family members, but not friends, decrease likelihood of death
For older adults, having more or closer family members in one’s social network decreases his or her likelihood of death,…
Sex and gender more important than income in determining views on division of chores
For heterosexual couples, most Americans still believe in the traditional division of household labor between husbands and wives, while for…
Is divorce seasonal? Study shows biannual spike in divorce filings
To everything there is a season — even divorce, new research from University of Washington sociologists concludes. Associate sociology professor…
Trust is key motivator for individuals who protest on behalf of people different from them
It appears that people who actively participate in demonstrations during social movements on behalf of those dissimilar to them do…
Youth cyberbullying most common among current or former friends and dating partners
Youth cyberbullying is dramatically more likely to occur between current or former friends and dating partners than between students who…
‘I miss you so much’: How Twitter is broadening the conversation on death and mourning
Death and mourning were largely considered private matters in the 20th century, with the public remembrances common in previous eras…
Husbands’ lack of full-time employment linked with higher risk of divorce
A new study suggests that financial factors, including couples’ overall resources and wives’ ability to support themselves in the event…
Early behavior problems impact long-term educational attainment more for boys than girls
A new study finds that behavioral problems in early childhood have a larger negative effect on high school and college…
Study finds evidence of racial and class discrimination among psychotherapists
A new study suggests that psychotherapists discriminate against prospective patients who are black or working class. “Although I expected to…
Study explores why there is no Labor Party in the United States
The improbable rise of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign presents an interesting question: why is Sanders, a self-proclaimed “democratic socialist,” running…
Minorities’ homicide victimization rates fall significantly compared to whites’
A new study reveals that while homicide victimization rates declined for whites, blacks, and Hispanics in the United States from…
Daughters of interracial parents more likely than sons to identify as multiracial
Daughters of interracial parents are more likely than sons to identify as multiracial, and this is especially true for children…
More than half of ‘children’ misperceive or reject parents’ political party affiliations
A new study finds that more than half of all “children” in the U.S. either misperceive or reject their parents’…
Romantic opportunities appear to influence women’s sexual identities, but not men’s
Romantic opportunities appear to influence women’s sexual identities — but not men’s, suggests a new study that will be presented…