A convicted felon sentenced to probation for a violent, property or drug felony is more likely to re-offend within two years if he or she leaves court with an official "convicted felon" label and its barriers to employment and civil rights, according to a landmark study of nearly 96,000 probationers by Florida State University criminologists.
Whether we are seeking a mate or sizing up a potential rival, good-looking people capture our attention nearly instantaneously and render us temporarily helpless to turn our eyes away from them, according to a new Florida State University study.
A test of full-spectrum lamps in a local restaurant found no support for the idea that full-spectrum light changes diners' behavior, according to a new report issued by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research.
Study suggests individuals rely on mobile phones for mood regulation and maintaining relationships. The majority experience phantom ringing.
Though consumers are now more aware of the appropriate steps to take to prevent illness when preparing and handling food, many are not putting that knowledge into practice, according to a new study conducted by researchers at RTI International for the Partnership for Food Safety Education, commonly known as Fight BAC!
Art exhibition features work by artist-faculty that focuses on life-altering experiences, including a fiber sculpture memorializing the 49 victims of the Comair Flight 5191 crash, the nation's worst airline disaster in the last five years.
A startling number of high school and college students - both female and male -- are being battered, sexually abused or stalked by their dates, according to a Kansas State University professor.
"Flight of Fantasy," a rare tambour beaded garment created by Bob Haven, a University of Kentucky costumer, is one of only four U.S. designs strutting the catwalk at the Montana World of WearableArts Award Show, an annual international design competition described as an amazing spectacle of dance, theatre, lighting, music and art in New Zealand.
While many college and university administrators object to the growing influence of rankings in higher education, new research by a University of Iowa professor shows those administrators often make decisions they hope will improve their own school's ranking.
The passing of world-renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti has saddened many. Kathleen Hacker, accomplished soprano and chair of the Department of Music at the University of Indianapolis, commented on Pavarotti's significance and lasting impact on the music community.
Teens exposed to the "truth youth" smoking prevention campaign have a more accurate perception of the number of teens who smoke, according to a new study conducted by RTI International and funded by The American Legacy Foundation.
University of Arkansas political scientist Andrew Dowdle has studied the pre-primary period for the past eight presidential elections, and from what he has seen so far, the 2008 election appears to be turning the usual process on its head.
Indiana University Cognitive Scientist Peter Todd and his colleagues used a speed-dating session to examine the choices people make when searching for a mate. Despite their more socially acceptable claims when asked to describe what they sought, the men ultimately went for beauty and the women, the choosier of the sexes, went for wealth and security.
Mark your calendar for September 9. That's the day when customers nationwide will flock to their local Kohl's department store to buy clothing, shoes and accessories by"” Vera Wang? Consumer expert Michael Solomon, Ph.D., sees this as a trend which reflects the blurring of the line between wealthy customers and those on a budget.
Sen. Larry Craig's arrest for alleged gay overtures in a Minneapolis restroom may spell the end of his political career, but some in the lesbian, gay and bisexual community are hoping the scandal has a silver lining. "Regardless of Larry Craig's true sexual orientation, the real story here is the extremes that some people must go through to hide their real self from a hostile society," says James Reid, a clinical psychologist who studies sexual identity and prejudice at Washington University in St. Louis.
Sexual violence is a common experience for women as they grow up; and women who grow up to be soldiers are twice as likely to have been victims of such violence, according to a study co-authored by an Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) researcher and an Air Force officer.
Older women going through a relationship breakup may have health problems to go along with their broken hearts when they return to the dating scene. These singles are also finding a new place to meet partners--often hooking-up at the grocery section of their local supermarket.
In 37 states, a higher percentage of rural children live in poverty today than in 2000, with the South and Southwest having more children living in poverty than other regions of the country, according to a new study released today by the Carsey Institute.
Female rhesus monkeys use special vocalizations while interacting with infants, the way human adults use motherese, or "baby talk," to engage babies' attention. The "baby talk" also helps promotes rapport among monkey females, new research at the University of Chicago shows.
After the Katrina response disaster, the Department of Homeland Security has updated its National Response Plan. In this interview, the University of Maryland's Chiehwen "Ed" Hsu, an expert in public health emergency preparedness, says while there are some improvements, there are some weak spots, including meeting the needs of vulnerable populations.
What drives inequality between blacks and whites in such areas as jobs, income, and housing? In a new study, sociologist Matthew Hunt reveals surprising changes in the way whites, blacks, and Hispanics have answered this question, since the 1970s. Hunt's study shows a conservative shift in philosophy among African-Americans, who have shown increased belief that lack of motivation among blacks is to blame for socioeconomic inequality.
Wal-Mart is Mexico's most important retailer and largest private employer, and it has transformed Mexican business practices, consumption patterns and supply chains. However, Mexico is Wal-Mart's only international success. It has been unable to transfer its model to other countries where it does not have the same advantages over its competitors.
A 2002 Supreme Court decision protecting right of judicial candidates to speak freely on controversial issues opened the door for judicial elections to become increasingly nasty, bitter and politicized. However, the decision has not directly damaged the court system's legitimacy in the eyes of citizens, a new study suggests.
National and municipal authorities in more than 100 countries are introducing e-Government programs to modernize and reform public services. The authoritative new book, E-Governance, presents Global E-Governance initiatives in both developed and developing countries, presenting reports by sixty leading government, business and academic experts describing how many initiatives are essential to create "information societies."
Brain and memory training programs are popular, but they don't work well for everyone, says a Universitiy of Michigan psychologist.
The Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire will release new data on child poverty in rural America Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. The research will coincide with the release of new information from the U.S. Census on child poverty rates nationally. The Carsey Institute's research will provide rural child poverty figures nationally and provide a state-by-state breakdown of changes in rural child poverty rates.
With the pinnacle of youth sports right around the corner"”the Little League World Series"”a recent study at Buffalo State College indicates the experience of attending your child's football, soccer or baseball game is still more wholesome than you might think.
University of Arkansas research suggests a sense of being part of a community of support may help prevent suicide behavior among African American youth.
University of Arkansas professors serve as lead editors for guidelines offering help to better identify and serve college students who are hard of hearing or deaf.
Therapy techniques that focus on family dynamics and structure can successfully be applied by organizations to increase employee satisfaction and alter employee attitudes.
Computer scientists at the University of Washington in Seattle developed a new way to simulate and display complex situations very quickly. The algorithm made its high-profile debut this summer when the ESPN sports network used it to show air flowing over racing cars in its NASCAR coverage.
Newly discovered photographs by Arkansas relief workers of their clients use framing and captions to "expand the visual record" of the Depression.
University of Arkansas professor Samuel Totten brings new insights from collecting oral histories of Darfur refugees.
Despite marketing claims, parents who want to give their infants a boost in learning language probably should limit the amount of time they expose their children to DVDs and videos such as "Baby Einstein" and "Brainy Baby." Rather than helping babies, the over-use of such productions actually may slow down infants eight to 16 months of age when it comes to acquiring vocabulary, according to a new study.
As the U.S. Senate debates the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire presents two research reports about the federal program and its impact on health insurance coverage for children.
Though the role of anti-tobacco advertising in reducing youth smoking has been fairly well established in recent years, a new study by researchers at RTI International indicates newspaper editorial coverage also may have a significant indirect impact.
With the San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds closing in on Hank Aaron's record of 755 career home runs, lingering concerns about performance-enhancing drugs raise interesting questions about how America chooses its heroes and recognizes outstanding achievement, according to a philosophy professor at the University of Indianapolis.
Central Michigan University faculty member Tim Otteman, a nationally quoted authority on sports gambling, is available to speak with media regarding the FBI's investigation into allegations that 13-year National Basketball Association official Tim Donaghy has bet on NBA games during the past two seasons.
The more magazine ads smokers see for the nicotine patch and other quit-smoking aids, the more likely they are to try to quit smoking and be successful "“- even without buying the products, finds a new Cornell study presented at the American Marketing Association's recent meeting in Washington, D.C.
There's depression, and then there's double depression. Sound bad? It is, according to Thomas Joiner, who has identified hopelessness as a distinguishing feature of double depression in a new paper published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The finding could help therapists diagnose and treat the mood disorder.
A study of welfare recipients in Indiana demonstrates that clients who seek social services from faith-based organizations are more likely to have experienced homelessness, not having enough to eat and other forms of extreme poverty in comparison to those who seek help only from nonreligious organizations.
One in 25 youth who use the Internet got a request to transmit a sexual picture of themselves during the course of the year, according to a new study published Friday, July 20, 2007, in the Journal of Adolescent Health. This development represents a new peril for young people created by the fusion of digital photography and the Internet, say the authors of the study, researchers at the University of New Hampshire's Crimes against Children Research Center.
Eleven big food companies, including McDonald's, Pepsi Co. and General Mills, have all agreed to stop advertising products to children under 12 that do not meet certain nutritional requirements. The move is a positive step, says Connie Diekman, director of nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis and current president of the American Dietetic Association.
DNA databases help solve crimes but aid and abet racial discrimination.
A judge on July 16 approved a $660 million settlement between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and more than 500 alleged victims of clergy abuse, the largest payout yet in a nationwide sex abuse scandal. Frank K. Flinn, adjunct professor of religious studies at Washington University in St. Louis and author of the recently published "Encyclopedia of Catholicism," comments.
Primate tourism, an economic benefit and conservation tool in many habitat countries, has exploded in popularity over the past two decades in places like China, Borneo, Uganda, Rwanda, Northern Sumatra, Madagascar, Gabon and Central America.
New research shows that extensive discussion of problems may have a negative effect on emotional adjustment in girls.
Two University of Wisconsin-Madison assistant professors are studying fantasy sports leagues, including their own, in a new research project aimed at understanding how both expert and novice players approach the game and what it can teach us about how people learn.
You may not see them in midtown Manhattan boutiques yet, but the latest rage in certain rural villages in Zambia is a line of necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry made from a one-of-a-kind material: wire snares once used to illegally catch wildlife.
In a study of a major anti-tobacco advertising campaign, marketing researchers found that attitudes toward the campaign and the campaign message were positively connected to the consideration of quitting. Overall, results of the study showed that consumer reaction to the advertising campaign were significantly related to four key anti-smoking beliefs.
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