Social Sciences

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

Study: Novel pandemic strategies helped extroverts safely remain extroverted, and happier than introverts
9/8/22
The pandemic disrupted routine life in ways that seemed to inspire people, often seen as “the life of the party,” to adapt their social energies to new settings and situations.
Study: Dogs can do more than just tricks; they can even be asked to ponder their past
7/13/22
Findings show that dogs are capable of conceptualization, placing them in an expanding category of other animals that includes bottlenose dolphins and chimpanzees.
Combatting unwanted sexual experiences in college
6/29/22
New UB study looks at how friends can work together to help protect against unwanted sexual experiences in the first year of college.
Study shows surprising results on association between wealth, education and health outcomes in China
5/5/22
Both culture and context, often absent from consideration in Western research samples, might be driving the current study’s counterintuitive findings, according to the researchers.
UB engineer helping make smarter, more equitable solar-powered microgrids
4/29/22
Team wins environmental justice award in Department of Energy contest.
Study examines how better communication can boost recycling
4/25/22
Research comes after China’s National Sword policy set strict contamination limits and restrictions on recyclable materials, throwing the U.S. recycling market into disarray.
UB professor brings his expertise to Curiosity Stream docuseries on con artists
4/12/22
Many people fail to realize they’ve been unwittingly cast in a deceitful drama that, if successful, will put them on the losing side of a swindle, says UB's Mark Frank.
What’s the prevailing opinion on social media? Look at the flocks, says UB researcher
3/16/22
A University at Buffalo communication researcher has developed a framework for measuring the slippery concept of social media public opinion.
Chatbot provides safe space for young people to learn about sexual, reproductive health
2/21/22
SnehAI's avatar is based on the protagonist in a popular television drama in India that promotes themes of gender equality and family planning.
It beats counting sheep. Media use before bed can be beneficial
2/9/22
Findings suggest that media use under certain conditions just prior to sleep onset doesn’t always disrupt your sleep.