Sociology

Internet Addiction Affects Adolescent Behavior and Development

Credit: PixabayAccording to a recent study by UCL researchers published in PLOS Mental Health, adolescents experiencing internet addiction undergo brain changes that may contribute to further addictive behaviors. The study reviewed 12 articles from 2013 to 2023, involving 237 young individuals aged 10-19 diagnosed with internet addiction.The individual's inability to resist the urge to...

Experts Examine the Health, Emotional, and Socio-Economic Effects of Childless Marriages

Credit: PixabayThe DINK (Double Income, No Kids) lifestyle allows couples to save the income typically spent on a child's education, health, and upbringing. Divya Maben and her husband Nithin Koshy, based in Bangalore, have chosen to remain childless, finding the idea of parenthood daunting.Both in their early thirties, they run two companies and prioritize...

How to Know your Life’s Purpose: A Journey of Self-Exploration

Credit: CanvasBeing human is a complex journey. Unlike animals, we aren't born with a clear path laid out for us. Our parents, teachers, and mentors can guide us, but ultimately, we must find our own way. This process can be daunting and overwhelming. Every day presents us with countless choices, each leading down a...

The Power of Focus: How One Shot Changed Everything

Credit:CanvasIn a moment of intense competition at the Military World Championship, the difference between a nine and a ten was not just skill but focus. This story takes us through the journey of a determined individual who learned the art of focus and how it transformed their life.Finding PurposeAt 23, feeling lost and...

Analysis of Social Media Posts Reveals User Preference for Echo Chambers

Credit: PixabayWe're aware that communication extends beyond mere words. Facial expressions, intonations, hand gestures, and other nuances enrich our expressions. Yet, in the realm of social media, these subtleties are absent.To date, there has been limited exploration into social media communication compared to traditional offline channels. In a recent study, Boleslaw Szymanski, Ph.D., and...

US Happiness Ranking Dives Amidst Demographic Struggles

Credit: PixabayIt appears that the well-being of young people in America is concerning. According to the latest annual World Happiness Report, the United States has slipped to the 23rd position among the world's happiest nations.This marks a significant decline of eight positions from the previous year, marking the first time the US has fallen...

How to Balance a Schedule and Be Successful

Well, success is a planed thing is not something that comes imediatlly but something we can build over time. Good reputation and money is the result of good success. Respecting the laws, the rulers, and the other are truelly signs of succees. For young adults,m finding balance between part-time work and studies can be...

Sound of Freedom! What´s Actually Happening? The Most Controversial Movie

"Sound of Freedom" is a movie based on true events that tell the story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. government agent, and his efforts to combat child trafficking and slavery.The film follows Tim Ballard, played by Jim Caviezel, who leaves his government job to start an organization called Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). The...

Cameroonian Spider Divination Art Exhibited in London

The results of an ŋgam dù consultation. Suop Sylvestre, Author provided (no reuse)The exhibition "Tomás Saraceno In Collaboration: Web(s) of Life" at London's Serpentine South Gallery delves into human-spider relationships. It showcases spider web installations illuminated as sculptures and includes films about Saraceno's work in Argentina and spider diviners in Cameroon.The Mambila term "Ŋgam dù" refers...