Schools are meant to be a place of opportunity, a place where children get their first taste of the real world. A place where we shape them into the productive and successful human beings we hope they become. Schools are the place where young people gain knowledge, develop essential skills, and prepare for their future. […]
From Classroom to Cellblock: The Reality of the School-to-Prison Pipeline Read More »
Quick questions: Did your dog make the holiday card? Do you or your family members own a coffee mug that says: “My dog rescued me,” “Best dog parent,” or “I paws for doggy snuggles”? Does your campus have emotional support dogs? And is your family dog walker on speed dial? Statistically speaking, you should answer
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Bereavement involves the loss of a loved one, prompting grief, a personal emotional response, while grieving is the process of adapting to this loss. Grief varies for everyone, influenced by personal factors with no “correct” way or timeline. Older adults frequently face bereavement, making it a significant concern. Societal expectations of “recovery” often misunderstand grief,
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The sexual behaviors of youth and young adults are increasingly shaped by a complex interplay of influences. Among the most powerful of these are various forms of media, including television, movies, music, and social media outlets, which often portray sexual content in ways that normalize or glamorize certain behaviors. These portrayals can create distorted perceptions
Influential Factors on Sexual Behaviors of Adolescents and Young Adults Read More »
For the first time in U.S. policy, a bipartisan bill, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICA) was passed into law at the very end of 2024. This legislation aims to provide oversight and collect data to ideally assist in improvements by better understanding the landscape and practices of residential treatment programs for “troubled teens”
U.S. Policy Finally Addresses Institutional Child Abuse in the Troubled Teen Industry Read More »
In today’s digital era, social media platforms are saturated with visual microtrends. When opening social media apps, such as TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest, we bump into what might seem like random words jumbled together. You might encounter terms such as “clean girl,” “messy girl core,” “cottage core,” “rockstar girlfriend,” “downtown girl,” and countless other terms
Aesthetic Overload: Performing Ourselves for the Algorithm Read More »
Should we be worried that our pets could be replaced by AI? In the 21st century, this idea may seem like a not-so-distant reality, but the idea is less in the realms of science fiction and is becoming more and more likely for you to own a robot of your very own. However, the concept
Tamagotchi, AI Pets, and the Power of Coded Companions Read More »
As people were stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant portion of people got into new hobbies at home. A significant number of people turned to reading books. More money was spent by Americans on pleasure reading than before the pandemic. No doubt these numbers are different now, but the book industry seems
Who isn’t reading? Examining male readership from a sociological perspective Read More »
The Mediterranean diet isn’t solely about the foods consumed; it’s a holistic lifestyle encompassing social interaction, physical activity, rest, and a strong connection to culture and food. According to UNESCO, the Mediterranean diet involves a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols, and traditions concerning crops, harvesting, fishing, animal husbandry, conservation, processing, cooking, and particularly, the
More than Just a Diet, it’s a Lifestyle Read More »
The saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is often used as a message of personal responsibility to our health. However, for many people in the U.S., especially Black Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos, health has far less to do with personal choice and much more to do with where people live, how
The Role of Age, Race, Gender, and Class in Healthcare Disparities Read More »