Life News (Social & Behavioral Sciences)

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The first 10 years of marriage has its ups and downs, according to a new study which suggests that marital distress could improve if couples know to expect those declines.

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Martha Holden, director of Cornell's Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training program, gave an intensive seven-day training in Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, last month to help them cope with skyrocketing rates of teen drug abuse and suicide.

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Two Arkansas archeologists have unearthed evidence about the native tribes of Arkansas that contradicts historical accounts dating back to the de Soto expedition in 1539. Their work shatters old assumptions about the tribes' highly stratified social structure.

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A new book by University of Illinois at Chicago professor Robert Bruno disputes claims that the era of the working class is dead, and says it may even be bouncing back.

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Children who survive cancer have a slightly lower rate of marriage when they reach adulthood than the general population, although the rate varies somewhat by sex and race, new research at Ohio State shows.

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The most effective way to reduce teenage smoking is for states to concentrate on comprehensive tobacco-control programs, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago report.

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UAB political scientist Nikolaos Zahariadis says the recent tragedy in Turkey could strengthen the Islamist leaders in that country.

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A new book -- Nation Divided: Diversity, Inequality, and Community in American Society -- edited by Cornell sociologists Phyllis Moen, Donna Dempster-McClain and Henry A. Walker explores America's diversity and persistent inequality.

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Cornell University educator gives tips for building strong families at a new web site maintained by Cooperative Extension System that offers resources and links on children, youth, parenting, families and communities.

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1- Music may not increase intelligence, but it can be an aid to concentration, 2- ancient Philistines may have eaten dogs.

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In an effort to address issues of school violence and the emotional health of students, more than 500 educators, school health professionals, and mental health experts from around the world will meet in Denver, Colorado, on September 16-18, for the Fourth Annual Conference on Advancing School-Based Mental Health.

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With more than a million hits per month, the Religious Movements home page at the University of Virginia has developed a faithful following.

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Erdogan Kumcu, a Ball State University marketing professor, feels helpless at times when thinking about the massive earthquake that tore apart his native country of Turkey last week.

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New research suggests that parents continue to influence their adolescents' behavior, even as friends and schools loom larger in teens' eyes.

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American flags will fly over many a Labor Day parade next month. Ironically, many of those flags waving proudly in honor of America's workforce were manufactured, at least in part, in other countries. While "Buy American" proponents might be distressed by this situation, their concerns may be misplaced.

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It is not unusual for school children's backpacks, when full, to weigh 20, 30, or even 50 pounds! An increasing number of children are beginning to complain of pain in the neck and shoulder, and sometimes, their arms from the weight of their load.

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In an age that demands increased accountability, University of Arkansas researchers have developed a model to evaluate psychotherapyís effectiveness for individual patients -- and demonstrated that the therapist-patient interactions and relationship more than any other factors determine therapy's success.

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Retired men who are back at work report the highest morale and lowest rates of depression, especially if their wives are not employed, according to a new Cornell University study presented at the American Psychological Association's annual meeting in Boston. Retired men who do not work experience the lowest morale and highest rates of depression.

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Can two people who have enjoyed a successful marriage for three decades share a retirement without driving each other crazy? The answer is "no" in some cases, according to new research, Cornell University researchers reported at the American Psychological Association's 107th Annual Convention in Boston.

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Previous research indicated that exposure to ultra-thin models in fashion magazines leads to excessive dieting and body dissatisfaction. But new research found few lasting effects, University of Texas, Brigham Young University, and Stanford University researchers reported at the American Psychological Association's 107th Annual Convention in Boston.