Instant messaging. Blogs. Wikis. Social networking sites. Cell phones. All of these allow us to communicate with each other”wherever, whenever. Many people speculate that online and mobile technologies have widely impacted written language, especially that of teenagers and young adults. Naomi Baron, a professor of linguistics at American University, says that surprisingly, this probably isn”t so.
“Technologies such as email, instant messaging and text messaging arena sounding the death knell for written language as we know it, Baron said. In fact, studies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Sweden all report that teenagers have a rather clear understanding that ˜school writing is different from the messages they send to friends. [continue reading…]
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…]
Published: August 27, 2007
 In a news release from George Mason University a new study suggests that married men do less housework than live in boyfriends. The age-old stereotype that women do more housework than men has gotten more credibility with a George Mason University study co-written by sociologist Shannon Davis. [continue reading…]
