What are parasocial relationships?
People have had a fascination with famous people for eons — and in the age of the internet, it's only increased. Influencers, often online content creators, have made both the definition of "celebrity" and our relationships with them fuzzy.&nbs.....»»
ChatGPT bombs test on diagnosing kids’ medical cases with 83% error rate
It was bad at recognizing relationships and needs selective training, researchers say. Enlarge / Dr. Greg House has a better rate of accurately diagnosing patients than ChatGPT. (credit: Getty | Alan Zenuk/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUni.....»»
11 of the best dating sites for men: Find a fling, committed relationship, or a hookup
Find your perfect match on the best dating sites for men, updated as of Dec. 2023. Whether you're looking for casual flings or committed relationships, we've got you covered. Meeting someone organically, or "in the wild" as some call it, is a c.....»»
Is age linked to the picture of the perfect partner?
How do women picture the partner of their dreams? And how does this vary between women based on their age? A team of researchers led by the University of Göttingen investigated the complex relationships between age and preferences for a partner in a.....»»
A better way of measuring homophily: Uncovering hidden mixing patterns in real-world networks.
It is likely that you have heard of the term "homophily" before. After all, the concept permeates all of our relationships, both in real-life and online—the way we make friends, the way we choose a sexual partner, who we follow on social media, or.....»»
Study identifies behaviors that helped couples weather the pandemic
Many couples were unprepared for the impact COVID-19 could have on romantic relationships, but those who were able to adjust by creating new routines and adopting a positive attitude were more likely to weather the storm, according to a study by Rutg.....»»
Plugging the holes left by exiting colleagues can pay off, says researcher
Colleagues who leave an organization vacate not only their jobs, but also their collaborative relationships with other employees—relationships that are an increasingly prominent feature of modern workplaces. The exit of a colleague is already known.....»»
Why is religious attendance linked to more anxiety in US South Asians?
A study of older U.S. South Asians examines relationships between religious service attendance (temple, mosque, etc.), anxiety and feelings of emotional neglect by fellow congregation members. The research finds that among U.S. South Asians, those wh.....»»
Most unmarried, low-income couples show positive co-parenting
Despite the many challenges they face, slightly more than half of unmarried low-income couples with children have positive co-parenting relationships, a new study found......»»
Researchers untangle the relationships between bacterial languages
A combination of machine learning and lab experiments has given researchers a peek into the different languages bacteria use to communicate. Understanding how bacteria communicate—and when they can't—has implications for treating drug-resistant b.....»»
Researchers use quantum computing to predict gene relationships
In a new multidisciplinary study, researchers at Texas A&M University showed how quantum computing—a new kind of computing that can process additional types of data—can assist with genetic research and used it to discover new links between genes.....»»
Love thy neighbor: Cooperation extends beyond one"s own group in wild bonobos
A study published in Science challenges the notion that only humans are capable of forming strong and strategic cooperative relationships and sharing resources across non-family groups......»»
Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures, says study
Migrant couples who can effectively balance the culture of their homeland while adapting to the dominant culture of their new home are more likely to have a better relationship, according to newly published research from psychologists at Binghamton U.....»»
Developing brand relationships through social media communication: A cross-cultural comparison
The effect of different cultural characteristics can affect the relationships consumers using social media have with different brands, according to research published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing......»»
Romance or nomance? Adolescents prefer to see less sex, more friendships, platonic relationships on screen, says report
This year's Teens & Screens report from UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers, or CSS, found that teens—plus the 18- to 24-year-old demographic that advertisers typically target—think sex and romance are too prominent in TV shows and movies,.....»»
China App Store employees fired over relationships with developers
As per an internal probe, Apple terminated at least five employees in its China App Store due to business misconduct, including unauthorized interactions with mobile game developers.The investigation, initiated after an internal audit uncovered irreg.....»»
Best dating sites for serious, long-term relationships
Looking for a serious relationship? Here are the top dating sites for finding a long-term partner. Meeting people isn't exactly easy. (This is true for both platonic friendships and romantic partners.) But if you're ready to embrace cuffing sea.....»»
Andrew Tate is affecting what kids believe about relationships
New report from domestic abuse charity Women's Aid shows the impact of "manosphere" content on young people's attitudes. If you aren't familiar with "manosphere" influencer Andrew Tate — congrats, I'm jealous of you. Tate is a self-procla.....»»
Are we dating the same guy? Online groups toe the line between protecting women and defaming men
Infidelity and deception have always been part of dating and relationships. Traditionally managed privately between the parties or through legal processes, these issues have recently been co-opted by online vigilante communities that shame daters—m.....»»
Opinion: Changing age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations—which Brand denies—include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 a.....»»
Social work research explores the effects of "enduring relationships" for older youth in foster care
Historically, if youth in foster care didn't have a biological or adoptive parent to turn to at age 18, they were released from the child welfare system, often with few resources and even less support. But in 2008, a federal law was passed that gave.....»»