Social Sciences

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

Democracy depends upon diversity
8/28/18
Democracy demands a robust contest of ideas to thrive, and diversity is the best way of protecting the democratic foundation of the American experiment, according to a UB philosopher.
Vulnerable youth stress the importance of influential adults in their school lives
8/21/18
Kids who faced daunting barriers to success in the classroom had a clear message for UB researchers who asked them as young adults to look back on their experiences and their time in school: Adults can do better.
UB psychologist proposes whales use song as sonar
7/30/18
A quick internet search for recordings of humpback whale song can find tens of thousands, if not millions, of visits, leading you to ask, “Who doesn’t love listening to whale song?” One answer might be “whales.”
UB research suggests how stimulant treatments for ADHD work
7/27/18
Findings could help improve treatments and reduce side effects.
Intimate partner violence doesn’t end with the relationship
7/11/18
The effects of intimate partner violence are profound, painfully enduring and should command as much attention as providing victims with the help necessary to leave violent relationships, according to a new UB study.
Prominent philosopher to discuss the nature of addiction at three-day UB conference
7/10/18
The nation’s leading philosopher of psychiatry will deliver a keynote address on the nature of addiction at this year’s Romanell Conference, presented by UB's Department of Philosophy.
An aggressor is not necessarily a bully – and the distinction matters.
7/5/18
Spotting a bully is more nuanced than it might seem, because there is a difference between general aggressive behavior and bullying, according to the findings of a new paper by a UB psychologist.
Lee Foundation grants aim to train, retain UB psychology and psychiatry students in Western New York
6/1/18
The awards will benefit Western New York, where there is a lack of mental health professionals and treatment resources.
Study finds prenatal marijuana use can affect infant size, behavior
5/10/18
Researchers at UB's Research Institute on Addictions have found that prenatal marijuana use also can have consequences on infants’ weight and can influence behavior problems, especially when combined with tobacco use.
Media Advisory: James Balog, global expert on climate change, to speak at UB
4/11/18
James Balog, a climate change expert and environmentalist, will speak at UB on April 12 as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.

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