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Family favoritism: Younger siblings impacted more

October 31, 2017
A new BYU study shows if a younger sibling feels like they’re the favorite and their parents agree, their relationship is strengthened. With older siblings, whether they feel favored or not, it has no major effect on the relationship.

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Study finds superhero culture magnifies aggressive, not defending behaviors

January 09, 2017
A new BYU study found children who frequently engage with superhero culture are more likely to be physically and relationally aggressive one year later and not more likely to be defenders of kids being picked on by bullies.

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The irony of awkward: Taking yourself out of uncomfortable situations makes you more uncomfortable in the long run

June 28, 2016
Not all withdrawn individuals are the same, but for emerging adults who do everything they can to avoid social interaction, combining that with things like violent video games or pornography can cause big problems.

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Disney Princesses: Not Brave Enough

June 16, 2016
Gendered behavior can become problematic if girls avoid important learning experiences. BYU professor Sarah M. Coyne looks at how Disney Princesses play a role.

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Rich, beautiful and popular: Foul-mouthed characters in teen books have it all

May 16, 2012
Bestselling authors of teen literature portray their more foul-mouthed characters as rich, attractive and popular, a new study finds.

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Profanity in TV & video games linked to teen aggression

October 16, 2011
While it’s been long established that watching violent scenes increases aggression levels, a new study in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests that profanity in the media may have a similar effect. Pediatrics is the top-ranked journal in its field and among the top 2 percent most-cited scientific and medical journals in the world.

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Video games are good for girls – if parents play along

January 31, 2011
Dads who still haven’t given up video games now have some justification to keep on playing – if they have a daughter.

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Do marriage prep classes really work?

July 15, 2010
Before they take the plunge, many engaged couples may wonder if a marriage preparation class is worthwhile.

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Meaner than fiction: Reality TV high on aggression, study shows

May 19, 2010
All the gossip, insults and dirty looks add up fast on popular reality shows, far outpacing the level seen in equally popular dramas, comedies and soap operas according to a new Brigham Young University study.

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