In 2009, approximately 40 percent of adults were single, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In a new study, “I’m a Loser, I’m Not Married, Let’s Just All Look at Me,” a University of Missouri researcher examined the familial and societal messages given to women who are not married by their mid-30’s. Although the number of single women has increased, the stigma associated with being single at that age has not diminished, according to the women in this study. “We found that never-married women’s social environments are characterized by pressure to conform to the conventional life pathway,” said Larry Ganong, co-chair of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Human Environmental Sciences. “This pressure was manifested in women feeling highly visible and invisible. Heightened visibility came from feelings of exposure and invisibility came from assumptions made by others.” [continue reading…]
Relationships
Be true to yourself, and better romantic relationships will follow, research suggests.
A new study examined how dating relationships were affected by the ability of people to see themselves clearly and objectively, act in ways consistent with their beliefs, and interact honestly and truthfully with others.
In other words, the ability to follow the words of William Shakespeare: “to thine own self be true,” said Amy Brunell, lead author of the study and assistant professor of psychology at Ohio State University’s Newark campus. [continue reading…]
I came across this delightful video on The Guardian.
A bride and groom turn their wedding into a science experiment by taking blood samples from guest to measure levels of the love hormone oxytocin.
Science writer Linda Geddes had decided her perfect day getting married to Nic Fleming should be part ceremony, part science experiment in a day dubbed their Big Fat Geek Wedding.
Source: New Scientist , Channel 4
