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New paper out from our research group:
When does #food act as a #SocialSurrogate? The interplay of #NeedToBelong and #SocialContext

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#Appetite

We show that the need to belong and social context shape how much people eat […]

Skepticism highlighted: A wedding is a specific, performance-heavy setting. Behavior there might not reveal someone's fundamental "internal architecture" accurately. Context is crucial for interpretation. #SocialContext 3/6

🟣 Mary Claire-King #socialcontext

#11F #8M

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Right-wing authoritarianism linked to perceived threat from minoritized groups, but national context matters Individuals with strong right-wing authoritarian beliefs are more likely to perceive minoritized groups as a threat. This relationship was weaker in countries with higher religiosity or social marginalization, highlighting the influence of sociocultural…

Individuals with strong right-wing authoritarian beliefs are more likely to perceive minoritized groups as a threat. This relationship was weaker in countries with higher religiosity or social… #RightWingAuthoritarianism #MinoritizedGroups #SocialContext #AuthoritarianAttitudes #Religiosity

How can scientists better understand, promote, and support childhood curiosity? Researchers review over 170 studies on childhood curiosity, highlighting its role in learning and development while calling for more inclusive research and precise definitions to better understand and...

How can scientists better understand, promote, and support childhood curiosity? 📚🧠🔍 www.news-medical.net/news/2024080... #Childhood #Curiosity #LearningDevelopment #Psychology #ChildDevelopment #Education #ScienceOfLearning #SocialContext @natureportfolio.bsky.social