Published: September 14, 2007
More than 20 million people – a third of the UK population – live with the direct effects of divorce or separation, suggests a survey published today. A minority get help, mainly from lawyers, but that is usually is not enough. The figures highlight a crisis for separating parents and their children, according to Karen and Nick Woodall, authors of ‘Putting Children First’ – published today – Britain’s first handbook aimed at everyone affected by family separation.
Some 33 per cent of respondents reported that either their parents had separated or they had separated from a partner with whom they had had children. Given that Britain’s population now exceeds 60m, the survey suggests that more than 20m people may be living with the direct effects of separation. [continue reading…]
Published: September 10, 2007
Facebook the social networking site that started off as a Web site that allowed college students to keep tabs on each other does not help you make more genuine close friends according to a current research study.
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Published: September 3, 2007
While humans may pride themselves on being highly evolved, most still behave like the stereotypical Neanderthals when it comes to choosing a mate, according to research by Indiana University cognitive scientist Peter Todd. In a new study, Todd and colleagues found that though individuals may claim otherwise, beauty is the key ingredient for men while women, the much choosier of the sexes, leverage their looks for security and commitment. [continue reading…]
Published: August 28, 2007
Study suggests men more willing to sacrifice achievement goals for a romantic relationship.
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Men may be more willing than women to sacrifice achievement goals for a romantic relationship, according to a new study by Catherine Mosher of Duke Medical Center and Sharon Danoff-Burg from the University of Albany. Their findings challenge our preconceptions that women are more likely to prioritize people and relationships while men are more focused on themselves and their achievements. Their paper will be published in the next issue of the Springer journal, Gender Issues. [continue reading…]
