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.

Mothers have a higher sickness absence than fathers

There are considerable differences in the sickness absence between women and men. In the first half of 2008, 14.5 million days of sickness absence were paid…

Consistent picture of the ideal teacher and the ideal pupil in school policy documents

Lena Sjöberg, a PhD student at the University of Gothenburg and lecturer at University West in Trollhättan, has critically reviewed various types of policy…

Family planning programs have success in developing countries, but need to be expanded

The advent of safe and more effective birth control means that people have better control of when and if they have children, said John Casterline, director of…

How many will we be? Are population estimates off the mark?

What could happen depends on trends in fertility and mortality—and both variables are complex and not easy to forecast. With respect to fertility, some…

Higher levels of social activity decrease the risk of developing disability in old age

According to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, higher levels of social activity are associated with a decreased risk of becoming disabled….

Playtime helps bind generations

A new study has confirmed an old adage: A family that plays together stays together. Researchers from Concordia University and Wilfrid Laurier University…

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