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.

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Young men living at home with parents are more violent

The new study* indicates that men still living at home in their early twenties have fewer responsibilities and more disposable income to spend on alcohol.This…

Lonely old men

A common stereotype about older people is that loneliness is typical for older women, rather than for older men. One problem with this stereotype is that…

Partner relationship as a buffer against stress

– The relationship reduces the negative effects of this kind of stress on our health. But poor relationships will amplify the negative effects”, say…

Dad's overworked and tired while mom's potentially fired

If dad looks exhausted this Father's Day it could be due to his job, suggests new research that found many male employees are now pressured to work up to 40…

Governments are not always punished for economic crises

In his dissertation, Johan Martinsson demonstrates that the support of voters for a government in power in times of economic changes is affected by more…

Social recognition increases employees' support for companies

This is revealed in a thesis in sociology from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Social recognition – that one is recognised as an individual and that one's…

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