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Who you gonna call? If you’re a school principal, Mom before Dad, according to BYU study
When a sick child needs to be picked up from school, who is more likely to get the call, Mom or Dad? A new study from BYU and Tufts finds it’s considerably more likely to be Mom — even when the front office has contact information for both parents.
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From Pioneers to present: BYU professor documents the evolution of Church administration in Utah
While some early church areas in Utah had operating wards that would be familiar to us today, other areas did not. It wasn’t until 1877 that President Brigham Young, in one of the final major acts of his life, standardized local administration of the Church and set forth a structure that is basically the same as how the local Church is organized today.
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Snooze or lose: BYU study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration
With summer in full swing and daily schedules changing, teenagers may be rolling out of bed closer to lunchtime than breakfast. And while the occasional late night is fun, research suggests that poor sleep habits are linked to a host of health problems such as obesity, depression, anxiety, and learning disorders. A new study from BYU found that the activities teens do before bed significantly impact the quantity of their sleep.
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Motivated by a love of God and His children, BYU student helps others find belonging
Devoted BYU student Josie Zenger combines her passion for research and community, helping to create a sense of belonging for all students.
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Awards season 2023: BYU students honored with prestigious scholarships, first-place finishes
Rise and shout! Across various disciplines, BYU students are being recognized for their world-class accomplishments.
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After ADHD diagnosis, mother of four returns to school to help others with disabilities
Rebekah Kaylor knows personally what it’s like to be burdened with an unrecognized disability. When three of her children were diagnosed with ADHD, she realized that she shared many of their symptoms. She eventually learned that she herself had the same condition, which explained why she’d struggled to complete college as a young adult years before.
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Can AI predict how you'll vote in the next election?
BYU study proves artificial intelligence can respond to complex survey questions like a real human.
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Pornography use at any level harms romantic relationships, says new BYU study
Avoiding pornography is vital to developing a healthy and long-term romantic relationship, says a new study from BYU.
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Ancient artifacts uncovered by BYU archaeologists reveal the 'roots of Casas Grandes'
At an excavation site in northern Mexico, BYU archaeology students and professors recently discovered artifacts that have been buried for 1,000 years, including pottery sherds, hammer stones, maize kernels and — intriguing at a location 250 miles inland — a shell bead from the Pacific Ocean.
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BYU study examines how missionary service helps female students find strengths, make informed career decisions
The study found that female Latter-day Saint students at BYU who take gap time to serve a mission were more likely to be accepted into limited enrollment programs and find majors with higher expected salaries.
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BYU wins the 2022 Campus Cup for civic engagement
The Campus Cup, hosted by the office of Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, is a state-wide competition that pits Utah’s colleges and universities against each other to register the greatest percentage of voters. Henderson presented the award to six BYU students representing the Office of Civic Engagement at the Capitol in Salt Lake City earlier this week.
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BYU study shows changing population and income patterns in rural Mountain West
BYU professors Samuel Otterstrom and Matthew Shumway analyzed population and income trends in the Mountain West region over the past 20 years. Their research confirmed the widening inequalities between less wealthy “Old West” counties known for traditional mining, farming and ranching, and wealthier “New West” counties boasting natural beauty and recreational opportunities like hiking or skiing.
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Army service increases long-term earnings and closes the Black-White earnings gap
The research found that American men and women who voluntarily enlist in the Army and are admitted see an average increase of $4,000 in annual earnings in the years following their application when compared to applicants who were not admitted.
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Robots are taking over jobs, but not at the rate you might think says BYU research
There’s no need to panic about a pending robot takeover just yet. The study found that only 14% of workers say they’ve seen their job replaced by a robot. But those who have experienced job displacement due to a robot overstate the effect of robots taking jobs from humans by about three times.
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Leveling the playing field: Why academic stress is more severe for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
For elementary students coming from disadvantaged homes, academic worry carries a heightened cost for school success than for advantaged kids, says a new BYU study.
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Media messages that humanize outgroups don’t combat prejudice, new BYU study finds
Humanizing messages does almost nothing to increase empathy in people with high animosity toward an outgroup, although they do increase empathy in those who already view the group positively.
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It just makes cents: BYU study shows children need hands-on experience to learn financial responsibility
Children who are given opportunities to manage money when they're young are more likely to be financially responsible as they enter adulthood, says a new study from BYU.
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400 million voting records show persistent gaps in voter turnout by race, age, and political affiliation
A new study from BYU and the University of Virginia analyzed 400 million voter records from elections in 2014 and 2016 and found that minority citizens, young people, and those who support the Democratic Party are much less likely to vote than whites, older citizens, and Republican Party supporters. Moreover, those in the former groups are also more likely to live in areas where their neighbors are less likely to vote.
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