Social Sciences

This area deals with the latest developments in the field of empirical and theoretical research as it relates to the structure and function of institutes and systems, their social interdependence and how such systems interact with individual behavior processes.

innovations-report offers informative reports and articles related to the social sciences field including demographic developments, family and career issues, geriatric research, conflict research, generational studies and criminology research.

Population Aging Will Have Long-Term Implications for Economy; Major Policy Changes Needed

The unprecedented demographic shift in which people over age 65 make up an increasingly large percentage of the population is not a temporary phenomenon…

Sociable Trash Box: Proxemics in Dynamic Interactions

These factors can be utilized as an interpersonal boundary-control mechanism which is totally dependent on encouraging or discouraging another person’s…

How Swedes feel about health, culture and recycling of clothes

Young people want their lives to be exciting, whereas the older prioritise national security. Cultural life does not promote physical health, but does affect a…

HF/E Researchers Examine Older Adults’ Willingness to Accept Help From Robots

Robots can assist with a variety of everyday living tasks, but limited research exists on seniors’ attitudes toward and acceptance of robots as caregivers and…

Ageism Presents Dilemmas for Policymakers Worldwide

The PP&AR explores how discriminatory behaviors manifest themselves, steps that are being taken to address those behaviors, and the challenges associated with…

Divorced Parents in Hostile Relationships Use Technology to Sabotage Communication, MU Study Finds

Separated and divorced couples are increasingly using emails, texting and social media to communicate with their ex-partners about their children. However,…

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