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Social Sciences

News about UB’s social sciences programs, including anthropology, psychology and social work. (see all topics)

Study: Better pitch means vivid earworms
5/28/25
Your musical ability may be why that song is stuck on mental repeat.
The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis
5/14/25
AI shows promise detecting dyslexia and dysgraphia from what children write on paper and tablets, a new 蜜桃传媒-led study suggests.
New theory suggests 'emotional invalidation鈥� can be a precursor to crime
5/14/25
Criminologist Christopher Dennison builds upon General Strain Theory, with implications for crime reduction.
Study reveals the hidden social benefits of listening to music alone
3/18/25
Study’s perspective differs from previous research on the social aspects of music, which often focus on how music brings people together as listeners and performers.
Study: Mindfulness helps people with COPD manage anxiety, breathlessness, insomnia
2/21/25
蜜桃传媒 researchers surveyed 339 adults.
On the Driven to Discover podcast, Henry Louis Taylor explains how transforming neighborhoods will improve health outcomes
12/18/24
In this , Henry-Louis Taylor, Jr., talks about what led him to launch his latest and most ambitious project: The East Side Neighborhood Transformation Project.
Pain drives rising disability rates among middle-aged and older adults
12/4/24
From 2002-18, the number of Americans attributing their disability to chronic pain increased by nearly 10 million people, according to UB study.
UB launching new summer STEM program for refugee and underprivileged teens in Buffalo
10/24/24
NSF $1 million grant funds 3-year program that focuses on emerging technologies.
Four UB psychology professors named APS fellows
10/16/24
Kenneth DeMarre, Micheal Dent, Peter Pfordresher and John Roberts were recognized for enduring contributions to the science of psychology.
UB School of Social Work set to unveil a first-of-its-kind VR app
10/15/24
“Trauma-Informed Spaces” is an immersive VR experience that explores how trauma-informed principles can be integrated into an agency setting.