Category Archives: Research studies
Marital Harmony
Published in 2005 in The Archives of General Psychiatry, the Glasers’ findings help explain epidemiological data showing that couples in troubled marriages appear to be more susceptible to illness than happier couples. The results may also have practical relevance for
Marital Harmony
Published in 2005 in The Archives of General Psychiatry, the Glasers’ findings help explain epidemiological data showing that couples in troubled marriages appear to be more susceptible to illness than happier couples. The results may also have practical relevance for
“They don’t know that we know that they know we know”
Apparently, humans can comfortably keep track of three different mental states at a time. For example, the proposition “Peter said that Paul believed that Mary liked chocolate” is not too hard to follow. Add a fourth level, though, and it’s
“They don’t know that we know that they know we know”
Apparently, humans can comfortably keep track of three different mental states at a time. For example, the proposition “Peter said that Paul believed that Mary liked chocolate” is not too hard to follow. Add a fourth level, though, and it’s
Workforce Changes = Societal Changes
What will our families’ economic structure look like in 5 years, 20 years, when I’m old and gray? All Americans (citizens of most of the world?) think about these things more frequently than we ever thought possible, I’m sure. As
Workforce Changes = Societal Changes
What will our families’ economic structure look like in 5 years, 20 years, when I’m old and gray? All Americans (citizens of most of the world?) think about these things more frequently than we ever thought possible, I’m sure. As
Celebrity Impact on Charity
Last month, The Daily Beast undertook what they are calling “the most exhaustive study ever on the effects of celebrity on charities.” They describe their methodology as… We kept score using the only system that matters to those seeking the
Celebrity Impact on Charity
Last month, The Daily Beast undertook what they are calling “the most exhaustive study ever on the effects of celebrity on charities.” They describe their methodology as… We kept score using the only system that matters to those seeking the
Guess what else is better than sex*
I once absolutely horrified my C. by admitting that sometimes cleaning my ears with q-tips gave me a pleasurable sensation that was, well, probably beyond what most people experience. I want to make clear I did not say, nor did
Guess what else is better than sex*
I once absolutely horrified my C. by admitting that sometimes cleaning my ears with q-tips gave me a pleasurable sensation that was, well, probably beyond what most people experience. I want to make clear I did not say, nor did
Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking
I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children
Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking
I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children
American Information Consumption
A report published Wednesday by the University of California, San Diego, calculates that American households collectively consumed 3.6 zettabytes of information in 2008. The paper — entitled “How Much Information?” — explores all forms of American communication and consumption and
American Information Consumption
A report published Wednesday by the University of California, San Diego, calculates that American households collectively consumed 3.6 zettabytes of information in 2008. The paper — entitled “How Much Information?” — explores all forms of American communication and consumption and
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Digital Experience Turns Into Dollars
Numbers and research to bolster your position during your next client talk about ROI and that wacky, never-done-before digital idea your creative team desperately wants to do. Click on this, “Digital Brand Experience Study” to see the full data which
Digital Experience Turns Into Dollars
Numbers and research to bolster your position during your next client talk about ROI and that wacky, never-done-before digital idea your creative team desperately wants to do. Click on this, “Digital Brand Experience Study” to see the full data which
Teen Runaways
Not my usual numbers-type posting, but I found myself surprised and moved by these. Most of the estimated 1.6 million children who run away each year return home within a week. Nearly a third of the children who flee or
Teen Runaways
Not my usual numbers-type posting, but I found myself surprised and moved by these. Most of the estimated 1.6 million children who run away each year return home within a week. Nearly a third of the children who flee or
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