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·May 2, 2024·5 min read

Social Media Use Does Not Diminish Offline Friendships in Youth

A new study challenges the concern that social media impairs young people's offline interactions. The study, part of the long-term Trondheim Early Secure Study, surveyed 800 individuals from ages 10 to 18, finding that increased social media use correlates with more offline socialization, not less.

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·March 25, 2024·6 min read

Can Rhythm Sense Predict Language Skills?

Researchers developed the Speech-to-Speech Synchronization (SSS) test to explore how individuals align their speech with language rhythms, revealing innate differences that could influence language acquisition and neurological health. The study found that individuals can be categorized into high and low synchronizers, with high synchronizers displaying stronger neural connections related to language perception and production.

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·March 19, 2024·6 min read

Unlocking Potential: A Short Course Boosts Grit and Self-Belief

A novel method offers a promising approach to enhancing grit and self-belief. Through a pilot study involving 38 Norwegian students, this method, encapsulated in a 35-40 minute online course named 'I CAN', demonstrated a significant increase in participants' persistence and belief in their abilities to achieve goals.

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·February 16, 2024·7 min read

Are You At Risk of Burnout?

Researchers highlighted that around 13% of Norwegian employees are at high risk of burnout. The study introduces a novel tool, the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT), designed to identify individuals at risk of burnout by measuring exhaustion, mental distancing, cognitive and emotional impairment.

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·January 24, 2024·4 min read

More Education, Longer Life: Global Study Reveals Link

A new study reveals that higher education levels significantly reduce the risk of death, regardless of age, sex, location, or background. Researchers found that each additional year of education decreases death risk by two percent, with 18 years of education lowering it by 34 percent.

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·January 9, 2024·6 min read

Why Do Most People Cradle Babies in Their Left Arm?

A novel study explores the curious phenomenon of why the majority of people prefer cradling a baby in the crook of their left arm. Research suggests that around 75% of individuals, regardless of their handedness, instinctively use their non-dominant arm to cradle a baby.

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·August 26, 2023·7 min read

Debunking the Social Media & Teen Anxiety Myth

Contrary to popular belief, a six-year study reveals that increased use of social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok does not lead to higher rates of anxiety and depression among young people. Following 800 children from age 10 to 16, the study found that symptoms of mental health issues remained stable irrespective of social media habits.

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·July 6, 2023·7 min read

Gender Gaps in Reading

A study indicates significant gender differences in letter-sound knowledge in Norway, with girls showing superior skills. However, such a gap is absent in Iceland, where early focus on letters and sounds, rather than whole words, sees both genders equally competent.

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·April 20, 2023·8 min read

Beyond Words: Children Use Cognitive Skills in Language Learning

A new study challenges widely held assumptions about language acquisition in children, finding language learning and cognitive skills are interconnected.