Books & Culture News in Brief Previous Site Sections Of Course I Behaved Like a Jerk, I Was Just Watching ‘Jersey Shore’ Researchers find watching certain types of reality TV can make viewers more aggressive. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Positive Effects of Sports-Themed Video Games New research finds sports-themed video games actually encourage some kids to get onto the field. Tom Jacobs
Books & Culture News in Brief Previous Site Sections Mister Rogers’ Heart-Healthy Neighborhood Researchers find living in a friendly, cohesive neighborhood lowers seniors' chances of having a heart attack. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Poached Partners Make Unreliable Mates New research finds relationships that begin when one person coaxes another to leave his or her partner aren’t very stable or satisfactory. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Broccoli Eaters Get More Out of Life New research finds a link between eating fruits and vegetables and experiencing a greater sense of meaning. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Painful Paradox of Coercive Sexuality A new study of sexually active British teens reveals disturbing narratives about anal sex. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Bouncing to the Beatles Breeds Benevolent Babies Canadian researchers find synchronized movement to music can inspire altruism in 14-month-old infants. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Persuasive Power of the Sugar Cube Pyramid New research finds a simple visual aid depicting the amount of sugar in a soft drink can prompt people to make smarter beverage choices. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Stop Making Sense? Many of Us Wouldn’t Even Notice Researchers find many people fail to pick up on the fact an instant-messaging chat they are engaged in has turned incoherent. Tom Jacobs
Books & Culture News in Brief Previous Site Sections Faith in Scientific Progress Decreases Eco-Friendly Behavior A new study finds affirming belief in scientific progress appears to reduce the likelihood of acting in environmentally responsible ways. Tom Jacobs