Empathy in Youth Work
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Rethinking Motivations for Paid Work
Psychologist, Prof Barry Schwartz, argues that making paid work more meaningful for both blue and white collar workers begins with changing what we think about the motivations of paid labour.
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Economics for Social Infrastructure
In 2013 Nobel-prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz argued Australia is overly focused on debt without putting this into international context.
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How Over Population Changes the World
The lights in the video below represent areas on our planet where there’s more than 1 million people. This display at the Museum of Victoria educates on the ecological impact of population growth on the environment and climate change.
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Social Function of Storytelling
Did you know that the single most common social activity across tribal societies is storytelling?
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Volunteering and Social Capital
Your social science snack for this month is on the benefits of volunteering! A study published in the journal Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly finds that strong social networks encourage donations and volunteering for secular causes as well as religious charities.
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Music Literacy and Social Mobility
A study published in Social Science Quarterly shows that music lessons outside of school have a positive effect on literacy and math.
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Latinas in Technology
Luz Rivas is helping to bring technology and education to young Latinas in under-served communities.
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Turning Social Science Into a Business
I was featured on the University College London Researchers about my time running my consultancy. Read more below about my career transition and how I use social science when working with not-for-profit organisations and businesses.
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Social Science Quote: Bertrand Russell on Power
The social science quote for the week is by philosopher Bertrand Russell, from “Power: A New Social Analysis.”
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