ANN ARBOR—News stories depicting Muslims as terrorists have fueled racism and anger among many non-Muslim Americans, who support civil restrictions and military action in Muslim countries, according to a new University of Michigan study. Other research has shown that minorities are often negatively portrayed in news media. Since September 2001, this increasingly has been the… Continue reading Negative news about Muslims fuels public policy support against them
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Low testosterone, men’s empathy can determine parenting skills
ANN ARBOR—As they age, men often get concerned about their testosterone levels dropping. And rightfully so—it affects their sex drive and other health factors. But the hormone decline can also provide a window into men’s parenting. A new University of Michigan study found that when men saw their infants in distress, it lowered their testosterone.… Continue reading Low testosterone, men’s empathy can determine parenting skills
Women in finance less likely to recommend their field to other women when stereotyped
ANN ARBOR—Gender stereotypes negatively affect women in male-dominated professions such as finance and banking, resulting in reduced well-being at work and less interest in recommending their field to young women. Researchers at the University of Michigan and University of Queensland in Australia said stereotyping women as weak, emotional or lacking in leadership skills on the… Continue reading Women in finance less likely to recommend their field to other women when stereotyped
Harsh parenting strategies undermine learning
ANN ARBOR—Before the new school year begins, here’s a pop quiz for parents of middle-school children: What do you do when your child brings home a bad report card? A. Lecture the child. B. Restrict her activities, such as participating in sports or clubs. C. Create a home environment that stimulates learning. Parents who want… Continue reading Harsh parenting strategies undermine learning
Leaders who can read the crowd do better
Ann Arbor—Performers call it “reading the crowd” or “sizing up the audience.” However you put it, new research from University of Michigan professor Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks shows this skill, which he calls emotional aperture, isn’t just important for performers. It can define your success as a business leader. He and a team of colleagues built on… Continue reading Leaders who can read the crowd do better
Simple equation: Moms talking math to preschoolers equals knowledgeable kids
ANN ARBOR—Preschool children improve their math skills when their mothers talk to them about math during meal times. The new study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile offers insight for parents on fostering their children’s math skills through discussions at home. “By knowing the type of math input… Continue reading Simple equation: Moms talking math to preschoolers equals knowledgeable kids
Passive Facebook use undermines how a person feels
ANN ARBOR—Using Facebook only to scroll through your news feed or browse other people’s profiles can have a negative impact on your well-being, says a University of Michigan researcher. Ethan Kross, U-M associate professor of psychology, and colleague Philippe Verduyn of the University of Leuven in Belgium, examined how passive versus active Facebook use affects… Continue reading Passive Facebook use undermines how a person feels
Mothers’ education significant to children’s academic success
ANN ARBOR—A mother knows best—and the amount of education she attains can predict her children’s success in reading and math. In fact, that success is greater if she had her child later in life, according to a new University of Michigan study. Sandra Tang, a U-M psychology research fellow and the study’s lead author, said… Continue reading Mothers’ education significant to children’s academic success
Smith and colleagues find aging satisfaction linked to preventive health screenings
This piece reports on findings by Jacqui Smith and colleagues Eric Kim, Kyle Moored, and Hannah Giasson that seniors who are comfortable with aging are more likely than their counterparts to get preventive screenings, including cholesterol tests, colonoscopies, pap tests and mammograms, and prostate exams. In their report, the authors hypothesize on the reason for… Continue reading Smith and colleagues find aging satisfaction linked to preventive health screenings
How to give ourselves advice as good as we give others
ANN ARBOR—Most of us find it easier to be wise about other people’s problems than our own. But a new study identifies a simple way to close this gap. The research, conducted by social psychologists Igor Grossmann at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and Ethan Kross at the University of Michigan, shows that the… Continue reading How to give ourselves advice as good as we give others