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What are the signs of intimate partner violence? (1)
Intimate partner violence is a serious and widespread issue that affects millions of individuals every year. Angela Hattery, professor of women and gender studies at the University of Delaware and co-director of its Center for the Study & Prevention of Gender-Based Violence, can discuss the early signs of intimate partner violence.
"When we think about the warning signs, especially for progressing to lethal violence, the absolute top early warning sign is strangulation,” Hattery recently noted to The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom focused on women and LGBTQ+ people.
How does stigma impact individuals struggling with opioid addiction? (1)
People in recovery from opioid use disorder often struggle with decisions to tell others about their past substance use, treatment, and/or recovery. Although disclosures that go well can lead to social support that is helpful for recovery, disclosures that go poorly can lead to stigma that can harm recovery.
What does it mean if you are bored at work? (1)
Jill Gugino Panté, director of the Lerner Career Services Center at the University of Delaware, says boredom at work could definitely be a sign that you are not interested in what you’re doing and/or the direction of the department/ company.
She added the following:
- There is nothing more UN-motivating than not believing in what you’re doing and who you’re doing it for.
- This lack of motivation or shared sense of purpose could easily turn into boredom because employees will revert to doing the basic tasks expected of them.
- They will go through the motions of completing their work and avoiding contributing creative or innovative ideas. For employees who find themselves in this position, some self-reflection is in order. Do a likes and dislikes inventory of your job responsibilities, company, supervisor and co-workers. Turn that “likes” column into the blueprint of creating a new path for yourself.
Is there a science behind giving a gift? (1)
According to Philip Gable, professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Delaware, there are emotional and psychological rewards to giving a gift to someone. It extends beyond mere material exchange, says Gable, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Delaware. The happiness derived from giving takes various forms, from a personal investment of time to a budget-conscious monetary contribution. It transcends mere obligation.
Can teacher anxiety impact student anxiety and performance? (1)
In a recent study funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, University of Delaware associate research professor Leigh McLean and her co-authors found a strong connection between teachers’ math and science anxiety and the respective math and science anxiety of their low socioeconomic status (SES) students. When a teacher was more anxious in these content areas, their low-SES students were also more anxious; and, when teachers were less anxious, so were their low-SES students.
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