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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Risk taking across the life span: The effects of hardship
The propensity to take risks in an everyday context decreases with age in most countries, including Germany, Russia, and the US. In these countries, men on…
Using social media for professional purposes – does it pay off?
Prof. Dr. Sonja Utz studied whether social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) users can retrieve professional informational benefits from social media use….
Making backup plans can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
Many goals, from finding your dream job to finding a date to the movies, can feel completely out of your control. A common piece of advice to manage this…
Thickness of grey matter predicts ability to recognize faces and objects
For almost two decades, neuroscientists have known that this area, called the fusiform face area (FFA), plays a vital role in the brain's ability to recognize…
Intergenerational cohesion in Europe is strong
A new book presents evidence on how to reinforce social and economic inclusion in spite of population ageing. The findings are based on the latest data of the…
Trust your head or your gut? How we decide depends on experience
Whether we make everyday decisions based on our gut or our reason has little to do with what kind of a decision maker we are. Instead, the content of the…