Life News (Social & Behavioral Sciences)

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Racial profiling by police officers would make more sense if whites were targeted instead of African Americans, according to the author of the new book "Race and Justice."

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Reducing parent-child conflict can be the key to motivating overweight teens and pre-teens to participate in fitness and nutrition programs, raising self-esteem and building a lifetime habit of exercise, says a Daemen College physical therapy professor.

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The demographic characteristics that are associated with improved mental health and well-being of cardiac disease patients are not necessarily good for their physical recovery, according to research presented at the 108th annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

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Children who are either aggressive or empathic seem not to have those traits changed by short-term exposure to violent video games, according to research being presented at the 108th annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

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Many pre-term and low birth weight infants who do not suffer from a physical debilitating condition are still at risk for subtle developmental delays that are more social, behavioral and cognitive in nature that are often undetected until a child reaches school age, say researchers.

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Two years of a school-wide, climate changing program called PeaceBuilders gave children greater social competence and more positive behavior patterns, according to research presented at the 108th annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

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The prevalence of people, particularly women, being beaten by their partners is high and such victims are frequent users of medical services. However, additional research suggests that these women are often not identified as partner abuse victims and are not provided appropriate services based upon their unique needs.

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Among people recovering from substance abuse, a study to be presented at the American Psychological Association's 108th annual convention finds that higher levels of religious faith and spirituality may help contribute to the recovery process.

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In research to be presented at the American Psychological Association's 108th annual convention in Washington, D.C., the personality traits of all 41 U.S. presidents to date were analyzed and compared with historian's views of presidential greatness.

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1- Fans focus more on teams, not individual players; 2- Using the internet to promote post-RNC Philadelphia; 3- American scholars travel silk road to address education in Central Asian republics; 4- American parents spank more.

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In a new study, hormonal changes that indicated a person's stress level were examined in positive relationships to see the actual health benefits of a good marriage. The findings will be presented at the American Psychological Association's 108th annual convention in Washington, D.C.

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White knucklers can overcome their anxiety of flying by participating in therapy using a new tool called Virtual Reality Exposure. It allows a user to be an active participant within a computer-generated three-dimensional virtual world that changes in a natural way with a person's head and body motion.

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If you find your job less than fulfilling, it is possible to find a career better suited to your strengths and likes; all it takes is some thought and planning, says UAB professor of marketing.

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The economy and gun control could become the make-or-break issues in the presidential race, says a University of Alabama at Birmingham pollster.

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Dick Cheney's speech foreshadows his role in the presidential campaign. "Cheney will do most of the hard hitting," says a communications professor at Wilkes University.

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New York City stockbrokers who were paid the most also showed higher levels of depression, burnout and other afflictions in a study of Wall Street account executives.

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Children of alcoholic parents are not fated to a life of misery, but chances are they will face hardships that children of nonalcoholic parents will not, according to a new Michigan State University study (Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 7-00).

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Reporters looking for expert commentary on election issues now have a comprehensive, one-stop resource.

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Cultural differences in the way the mind works may be greater than most people suspect, according to a University of Michigan psychologist who presents new research on culture and cognition Aug. 6 at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C.

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Las Vegas is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S. and its development as a major regional wonderland is not accidental and has broad cultural significance, says a professor of sociology at the University at Buffalo.

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1- GOP running mate brings maturity to race; 2- Democrats keeping busy during RNC; 3- Objectivity allusive during conventions; 4- A translation guide for Philly speak; 5- Summer may change neighborhoods.

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Psychologists at the University of Arkansas currently investigating domestic violence have discovered that men who beat women fall into three main "types" of offenders.

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The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education recently reported a substantial shortage of qualified personnel to serve the disabled across all age groups.

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Automated decision aids -- like those designed to reduce human error in aircraft cockpits, nuclear plants and intensive care units -- can actually make people more prone to new types of errors, according to a recent study.

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Whether you realize it or not, negative political ads are changing the way you view candidates, say University of Arkansas psychologists.

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Great summer science stories from New Scientist.

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A new study by a nationally known expert on jury behavior finds that potential jurors are skeptical of people who file whiplash lawsuits (Tennessee Law Review and Trial).

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One of the nation's foremost experts on the vice presidency, Joel K. Goldstein of Saint Louis University, is available to comment on George W. Bush's running mate choice -- to be announced July 25.

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Barbara F. Reskin, Harvard University, was elected the 93rd President of the American Sociological Association, and Elijah Anderson, University of Pennsylvania, was elected Vice President.

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Overcoming the fear of intimacy may be the key toward achieving more satisfaction for couples in distress, says clinical psychologist and author of Fear of Intimacy Robert Firestone and co-author Joyce Catlett.

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A study finds that four years after time limits were set for those receiving welfare benefits, many welfare recipients are unsure about specific details of their state's new policies. Many have accepted jobs they would otherwise have declined.

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A journal about man's oldest technology -- stone tools -- is embracing the modern world by going on-line. Lithic Technology, published at The University of Tulsa, now has a Web site.

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To help prepare for the upcoming national political conventions and subsequent fall election coverage, here is a list of University of Wisconsin-Madison experts who can offer insights into major campaign issues.

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1- Disabled "speak" for first time through Augmentative Communication and Empowerment Program; 2- Inner-city teenage girls train to be next Venus or Serena; 3- National Youth Sports Program introduces children to various sports along with math, science, and fitness issues.

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The construction of the modern-day interstate highway system in the U.S. resulted in rapid growth in the suburbs, but it also led to the massive destruction of inner-city housing in the path of the new urban expressways.

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Same-sex couples began forming civil unions in the state of Vermont in June, a legal status that qualifies them for more than 300 rights and benefits that were formerly exclusive to marriage. The new law does not, however, protect them from each other should one partner become abusive.

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A mutual interest in adolescent risk-taking brought a University of Alabama at Birmingham sociologist and a Hungarian colleague together via cyberspace this year, providing opportunities for research here and abroad.

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The University of Maryland and the Baltimore City Fire Department will showcase a new capping device designed to help deter vandalism on the University's outside sprinkler connections.

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A policy of zero tolerance is an effective deterrent against abusive, out-of-control behavior by parents at youth sporting events, says a nationally known law professor and forensic psychologist at the University at Buffalo.

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There's new evidence that parents can prevent or delay their children from using alcohol and marijuana if they set clear rules and expectations -- even if the relationships between parents and children seem strained during the teen years (American Journal of Public Health).

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A pattern of maladaptive behaviors beginning with aggression in school-age children can be halted, say researchers who study the relationship between childhood aggression and the likelihood of later unemployment (Developmental Psychology, 7-00).

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According to an MU professor who has coached youth ice hockey for more than 30 years, adult confrontations have become commonplace in youth leagues.

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The Federal Interagency Forum will release it's fourth annual report, "America's Children: National Indicators of Well-Being," on July 13; the report shows children doing better in many ways.

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The annual meeting of the National Association of Social Workers will concentrate on today's quickly changing society. Issues to be focused on include Campaign 2000 and social security; the aging baby boomer population and its effects on society; children's mental health; and the new world of living with HIV/AIDS.

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Baby boomers have already accumulated more wealth than their parents did at similar ages, concludes an Ohio State study of wealth in the U.S. The results may ease concerns that the Social Security system will fail as baby boomers leave the workforce.

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More than 30 hours of videotaped interviews with former President Richard Nixon, most of them unseen outside of the group that produced them in 1983, will find a permanent home in the Media Archives at the University of Georgia Libraries.

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Fifty-four percent of adult Virginians access the Internet at home with their computer according to the Commonwealth Internet Poll that was released today by the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Nearly 40 teachers and educators from England and the United States will gather in Birmingham for a course, "Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement," sponsored by UAB and Birmingham Public Schools

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Expect the Republican Party to use its upcoming convention to start a grassroots movement to boost its presidential candidate, says a Ball State University educator.

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A new study backs up what the etiquette books have been saying all along, that a firm handshake helps make a good first impression for both males and females