“Norwegian researchers recently investigated why depression is more prevalent in girls than boys. They discovered that stress levels were similar for both genders, but it had a stronger impact on girls.”
The gender gap in adolescent depression: New study indicates reactivity to stress plays a role
https://www.psypost.org/2023/07/the-gender-gap-in-adolescent-depression-new-study-indicates-reactivity-to-stress-plays-a-role-166289
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The gender gap in adolescent depression: New study indicates reactivity to stress plays a role
https://www.psypost.org/2023/07/the-gender-gap-in-adolescent-depression-new-study-indicates-reactivity-to-stress-plays-a-role-166289
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PsyPost
The gender gap in adolescent depression: New study indicates reactivity to stress plays a role
Norwegian researchers recently investigated why depression is more prevalent in girls than boys. They discovered that stress levels were similar for both genders, but it had a stronger impact on girls. Factors like emotional reactivity may contribute to the…
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Survey shows that voters want affordable energy, not California climate politics
https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4069785-survey-shows-that-voters-want-affordable-energy-not-california-climate-politics/
https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4069785-survey-shows-that-voters-want-affordable-energy-not-california-climate-politics/
The Hill
Survey shows that voters want affordable energy, not California climate politics
While posturing as a champion of American freedom during his tour of Southern states this past spring, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) left out that part about how his own administration is attemp…
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Do growth mindset interventions impact students’ academic achievement? A systematic review and meta-analysis with recommendations for best practices.
“[D]espite the popularity of growth mindset interventions in schools, positive results are rare and possibly spurious due to inadequately designed interventions, reporting flaws, and bias.” (N = 97,672)
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fbul0000352
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“[D]espite the popularity of growth mindset interventions in schools, positive results are rare and possibly spurious due to inadequately designed interventions, reporting flaws, and bias.” (N = 97,672)
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fbul0000352
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What is going on with boomers?
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/08/30/more-so-than-adults-u-s-teens-value-people-feeling-safe-online-over-being-able-to-speak-freely/
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https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/08/30/more-so-than-adults-u-s-teens-value-people-feeling-safe-online-over-being-able-to-speak-freely/
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This study shows that the differences in populations/races can be of medical significance. Different genes cause different ailments. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17425255.2023.2178895
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Taylor & Francis
Pharmacogenomics in Asians: Differences and similarities with other human populations
Various pharmacogenomic (PGx) variants differ widely in different ethnicities. and clinical outcomes associated with these variants may also be substantially varied. Literature was searched in diff...
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Americans’ belief in God, heaven at lowest point in 22 years, Gallup survey says
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jul/20/americans-belief-god-heaven-lowest-point-22-years-/
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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jul/20/americans-belief-god-heaven-lowest-point-22-years-/
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The Washington Times
Americans’ belief in God, heaven at lowest point in 22 years, Gallup survey says
Just 59% of 18- to 34-year-olds in the U.S. say they believe in God, a prime factor in the overall belief in God falling from 90% in 2001 to 74% in May, a new Gallup poll shows.
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What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/07/19/what-the-data-says-about-food-stamps-in-the-u-s/
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https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/07/19/what-the-data-says-about-food-stamps-in-the-u-s/
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The Military Academies Have Turned Into Woke Wastelands
https://spectator.org/the-military-academies-have-turned-into-woke-wastelands/
https://spectator.org/the-military-academies-have-turned-into-woke-wastelands/
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Here is a survey of students where they were asked should professors be punished if they express certain views, a thread:
https://twitter.com/sfmcguire79/status/1682063978967494662
Study:
https://ndsu.edu/fileadmin/challeyinstitute/Research_Briefs/American_College_Student_Freedom_Progress_and_Flourishing_Survey_2023.pdf
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https://twitter.com/sfmcguire79/status/1682063978967494662
Study:
https://ndsu.edu/fileadmin/challeyinstitute/Research_Briefs/American_College_Student_Freedom_Progress_and_Flourishing_Survey_2023.pdf
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Plurality in U.S. Says Southern Border Situation Is 'Crisis'
https://news.gallup.com/poll/508565/plurality-say-southern-border-situation-crisis.aspx
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https://news.gallup.com/poll/508565/plurality-say-southern-border-situation-crisis.aspx
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Fall of the Roman Empire, polygenic score edition
https://www.emilkirkegaard.com/p/fall-of-the-roman-empire-polygenic
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https://www.emilkirkegaard.com/p/fall-of-the-roman-empire-polygenic
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Emilkirkegaard
Fall of the Roman Empire, polygenic score edition
A first look at this puzzle from a genetic perspective
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Gallup: Republican Confidence in Big Business Remains Scarce
https://news.gallup.com/poll/509039/republican-confidence-big-business-remains-scarce.aspx
https://news.gallup.com/poll/509039/republican-confidence-big-business-remains-scarce.aspx
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White Toronto school principal Richard Bilkszto dies by suicide after he was accused of backing white supremacy for complaining about a black instructor during anti-racism training
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12333957/Toronto-school-principal-commits-suicide-accused-supporting-white-supremacy-calling-black-instructor-anti-racism-training.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12333957/Toronto-school-principal-commits-suicide-accused-supporting-white-supremacy-calling-black-instructor-anti-racism-training.html
Mail Online
White Toronto school principal Richard Bilkszto dies by suicide after he was accused of backing white supremacy for complaining…
Richard Bilkszto, 60, died by suicide on July 13 after allegedly facing workplace harassment for comments he made at an anti-racism training in 2021.
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The SAT and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Cognitive Ability
https://humanvarieties.org/2023/07/26/the-sat-and-racial-ethnic-differences-in-cognitive-ability/
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https://humanvarieties.org/2023/07/26/the-sat-and-racial-ethnic-differences-in-cognitive-ability/
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Human Varieties
The SAT and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Cognitive Ability
The SAT is the most popular standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. In principle, SAT scores offer a good way to gauge racial and ethnic differences in cognitive ability…
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Extreme Pride in Being American Remains Near Record Low
https://news.gallup.com/poll/507980/extreme-pride-american-remains-near-record-low.aspx
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https://news.gallup.com/poll/507980/extreme-pride-american-remains-near-record-low.aspx
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Cognitive ability and the Big 5 explain 28% of the variance in academic performance. Cognitive ability is the most important predictor, accounting for 64% of the explained variance; conscientiousness is the second most important, accounting for 28%.
Big Five personality traits and academic performance: A meta-analysis
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12663
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Big Five personality traits and academic performance: A meta-analysis
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12663
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#education #BigFive #intelligence
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Wiley Online Library
Big Five personality traits and academic performance: A meta‐analysis
Objective and Method
This meta-analysis reports the most comprehensive assessment to date of the strength of the relationships between the Big Five personality traits and academic performance by syn...
This meta-analysis reports the most comprehensive assessment to date of the strength of the relationships between the Big Five personality traits and academic performance by syn...
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Honesty as a surprisingly strong marker of intelligence
New paper out: Honesty, Intelligence, and Race
https://www.emilkirkegaard.com/p/new-paper-out-honesty-intelligence
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New paper out: Honesty, Intelligence, and Race
https://www.emilkirkegaard.com/p/new-paper-out-honesty-intelligence
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#intelligence #honesty #race
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Emilkirkegaard
New paper out: Honesty, Intelligence, and Race
Honesty as a surprisingly strong marker of intelligence
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