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The Science Behind Becoming Devoted Fathers
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (934+ words) In the vast and diverse world of mammals, paternal care is an exceptional phenomenon. Among nearly 6,000 mammalian species, fewer than 5% of males actively participate in raising their offspring. Even more intriguing is the notable variance in paternal behavior witnessed within…...
Boosting Relationship Confidence Enhances Individual Well-Being, Study
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (149+ words) Directed by Allen Barton and offered through Illinois Extension, the Strong Couples Project stands as a paradigm of how evidence-informed relationship education can be disseminated widely and equitably. The program's scalable model supports integration into public health frameworks aiming to…...
Hormonal Contraceptives Influence Women’s Jealousy and Competition
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (918+ words) Hormonal Contraceptives Influence Women's Jealousy and Competition'Bioengineer.org The dynamics of female social competition and emotional responses such as jealousy have long fascinated researchers in psychology and evolutionary biology. A pivotal piece of research published in Adaptive Human Behavior and…...
Factors Influencing Mating Effort: Fear, Status, Self-Esteem
3+ week, 6+ day ago (963+ words) In the realm of evolutionary psychology, understanding the complex drivers behind human mating effort has long intrigued researchers. A recent study titled "What Drives Mating Effort: Fear of Singlehood, Relationship Status, and Self-Esteem," conducted by Apostolou, Teke, and Kagialis, delves…...
Impact of Sons vs. Daughters on Parents’ Well-Being
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1300+ words) In a groundbreaking study, researchers explored the pivotal roles that gender plays in the caregiving dynamics of elderly parents. The paper, titled "Gender in old care: comparing sons" and daughters" role in parental functional and psychological well-being," authored by Du,…...
New Study Uncovers Unexpected Links Between Family Size and Health Outcomes
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1031+ words) In a groundbreaking, large-scale prospective cohort study involving over half a million Chinese adults, researchers have illuminated the complex, sex-specific relationships between the number of biological offspring and long-term health outcomes. Drawing on data from the China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB),…...
Assessing Turkish Regret Intensity Scale’s Validity and Reliability
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1217+ words) In a groundbreaking study poised to advance our understanding of emotional responses, researchers have examined the Turkish version of the Regret Intensity Scale (RIS). This scale has served as a critical tool in measuring the nuances of regret as an…...
Impact of Relationships on Heart Failure Patients’ Wellbeing
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (865+ words) Chronic heart failure is a complex condition that not only affects the individual diagnosed but also significantly influences the emotional and physical well-being of their partners. Recent research by Wang et al., published in BMC Nursing, explores the intricate dynamics…...
Half of Women Are Uncertain About Wanting Children Despite Majority
8+ mon, 1+ hour ago (873+ words) As the United States grapples with a sustained decline in birth rates, recent research sheds new light on the complexity underlying women's fertility intentions. A comprehensive study led by Ohio State University's sociology experts reveals that the question of whether…...
Estimating Inbreeding and Relatedness via 9 IBD Coefficients
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1214+ words) In the ever-evolving field of genetics, accurate estimation of identity by descent (IBD) coefficients remains a cornerstone for understanding the underlying relatedness and inbreeding within populations. A recent breakthrough has emerged with the release of EMIBD9, an innovative computer program designed…...