All articles tagged with #social environment
Research shows that college students tend to eat more and gain weight due to social and environmental factors, especially in group settings, with notable gender differences and a disconnect between perceived and actual calorie intake, highlighting the importance of digital dietary tools and broader context in interventions.
A new study suggests that the rapid brain growth in early infancy, particularly in social and vocal learning contexts, may explain how humans and marmosets develop language skills, highlighting the importance of social interactions during critical developmental periods.
A large-scale study finds that adverse societal conditions like corruption, inequality, poverty, and violence are linked to higher levels of dark personality traits such as selfishness and moral disregard across countries and US states, suggesting that social environments influence personality development.
A study led by Washington State University reveals that hunter-gatherer children in the Congo Basin learn essential survival skills by age six or seven through a unique social environment where knowledge is passed down by the broader community, not just parents. This research highlights the role of extended family and unrelated community members in cultural transmission, contrasting with the Western nuclear family model. The findings underscore the importance of egalitarianism and autonomy in learning, contributing to 'cumulative culture' and human adaptability across diverse environments.
Our brains can identify dominant individuals in a social group within two-tenths of a second after viewing their faces, according to a study by researchers at the University of Queensland. The area of the brain associated with processing fear is also engaged in identifying dominant individuals. This fast processing speed supports our ability to navigate complex social environments, such as the workplace or school.