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How social networks shape the dissemination of ideas and information in the digital age: research and analysis

How social networks shape the dissemination ...

At a time when information is spread at lightning speed through digital channels, it is increasingly important to understand how social networks influence the spread of ideas and disinformation, and how these networks shape our collective opinion.

The phenomenon of the illusion of information sufficiency in decision-making: how lack of information affects our conclusions and confidence in our own judgments

The phenomenon of the illusion of information ...

The phenomenon of the illusion of information sufficiency leads people, even with partial information, to believe that they have all the relevant facts to make decisions. This can have serious consequences on the way we perceive the world around us, convinced that we are right even when we are not.

The impact of extreme weather on online communities: University of Plymouth research reveals viewer motivation

The impact of extreme weather on online ...

A University of Plymouth study analyzed the motives of viewers of live broadcasts of extreme weather conditions. The study reveals how people use transmissions to check risks, support affected areas, and learn about hazards.

Growing up in multi-opportunity neighborhoods has a positive impact on infant brain development, study shows

Growing up in multi-opportunity neighborhoods ...

New research reveals that infants growing up in neighborhoods with better educational and socioeconomic opportunities have greater brain function. Increasing access to high-quality education can make a significant contribution to early child development.

Adults who played sports as children have better mental health than those who gave up or never played, research shows

Adults who played sports as children have ...

Research has shown that adults who played sports continuously during their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to those who gave up or never played. The most common reasons for quitting are lack of fun and feeling inadequate.

Young people today are more satisfied with independent living than ten years ago

Young people today are more satisfied with ...

The Institute of Psychology at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz reveals that young people aged 14 to 20 are more satisfied with independent living today than they were a decade ago. The study highlights changes in social norms and attitudes towards romantic relationships among adolescents.