Human Behavior & Social Studies – Page 14

Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk for Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder in Children

A comprehensive longitudinal study conducted in the Tarragona region of Spain has identified a correlation between prenatal exposure to common air pollutants and increased symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in…

Scientists find cognitive differences between recreational gamers and those at risk of addiction

The Evolution of Gaming Disorder as a Clinical Diagnosis To understand the significance of this research, it is essential to contextualize the current medical landscape regarding digital consumption. In 2018,…

Poor sleep and endless video scrolling form a predictable behavioral loop

The Rise of Short-Form Media and the Erosion of Sleep Over the past decade, the landscape of digital consumption has shifted dramatically. The emergence of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram…

Substance use predictors of arrest and self-reported criminal behavior in the United States: The role of psychedelics and rarely used drugs

A comprehensive analysis of federal data spanning a decade has revealed a stark divergence in how different illicit substances correlate with criminal activity and law enforcement intervention. The study, published…

Gardening, healthy aging, and longevity: Longitudinal evidence from 25 years of the Lothian Birth Cohort 1921.

A comprehensive longitudinal study spanning over two decades has revealed that frequent gardening is significantly associated with improved psychological well-being, enhanced physical function, and a reduced risk of mortality among…

Elites moved toward democrats more than nonelites moved away: Income, education, and occupational class in US presidential elections, 1980–2020

The prevailing narrative of twenty-first-century American politics has long centered on the "hollowing out" of the Democratic Party’s traditional base: the white working class. Since the 2016 election of Donald…