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The reason people achieve a certain level of education may depend partly on genetic influences mediated by the home environment. More
On Educational Attainment, It’s Nature and Nurture, Study Suggests
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Informal social support is essential for helping employees maintain work-family balance without facing professional consequences. More
For Work-Family Balance, Give Policy a Personal Touch
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Findings from a risk-taking game show that, when forced to make a decision that benefits either a parent or a close friend, young adults are more likely to choose the parent. More
Young Adults Help Parents Instead of Friends When Forced to Choose
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Supportive parenting can help protect adolescents, and their brains, against the long-lasting impact of growing up in poverty. More
Supportive Parenting May Buffer Against the Neurological Impact of Poverty
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Longitudinal data suggest growing up in a warm family environment in childhood is associated with feeling more secure in romantic relationships in one’s 80s. More
Childhood Family Environment Linked With Relationship Quality 60 Years Later
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With mixed findings and multiple plausible explanations, the question remains: How does birth order relate to personality? More
Birth Order Has Little Effect on Narrow Personality Traits
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African American adolescents who experience high levels of racial discrimination show cellular wear and tear, according to new research published in Psychological Science. More
Family Support Buffers the Physiological Effects of Racial Discrimination
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Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection. More
Caring for Others Can Bring Benefits
