Do-Gooders Doing Better with Social Media
Written by Galia Myron 02 September 2010
Non-profits excel at utilizing social media. What can businesses learn from them?
While ninety-three percent of charities are utilizing social media to great advantage, most for-profit businesses haven’t yet mastered the tools, says a report stating that while corporations have come a long way, they still have a lot to learn. Businesses, the report advises, would be wise to take a cue from their non-profit peers when it comes to maximizing social media tools like Facebook and Twitter. Notably, an overwhelming majority of charities (93 percent) have a Facebook page.
With My Mind on My Manhood, and My Manhood on My Mind
Written by Galia Myron 25 August 2010
Men whose female partners out earn them are more likely to cheat, study finds.
The more economically dependent one is on a female partner, the more likely he is to engage in infidelity, research from Cornell University has found. However, ironically, the research also indicates that the more economically dependent a man’s female partner is on him, the more likely he is to engage in infidelity, Christin Munsch, sociology Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University said in an email interview.
Alien Nation
Written by Galia Myron 22 August 2010
While Americans are feeling less alienated than they have in years, there are exceptions.
Americans are feeling less alienated than they have in twenty years, but the vast majority of citizens still feel that Washington officials are out of touch with real Americans, says research from Harris Interactive. In addition, levels of alienation vary according to demographics; Hispanics feel more alienated than African-Americans and Whites, and people with more education feel less alienated than the less educated.
Living Life by the Tweet
Written by Dr. James Huysman 16 August 2010
Leading expert shares his views on research linking reality shows to teens and cosmetic procedures.
Guest Column
Dr. James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, CAP, CFT, shares his valuable insights regarding recent study findings featured on demodirt.com stating the possible influence that reality makeover shows have on the self esteem and body image of teens and young adults. Huysman is a leading authority on addiction, eating disorders, adolescents, caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue. Below, the author of the acclaimed Take Your Oxygen First focuses on teens’ need for immediate gratification and its role in exacerbating the struggle for a healthy body image in this media-focused age.
Are Those Real?
Written by Galia Myron 13 August 2010
Reality shows often mislead teens into thinking cosmetic procedures pave the path to happiness.
While teenagers are notorious for near-obsession with their physical appearance, those who watch reality programs highlighting the apparent benefits of cosmetic procedures are more likely to undergo surgery themselves, says research from Rutgers University, Camden. While there is no conclusive evidence that cosmetic procedures contribute to happiness, young people often believe that there is a connection. The only proven data is that cosmetic procedures lead to repeat business, says lead author Charlotte Markey, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Rutgers-Camden.
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