Many of us live in societies that are no longer characterized so much by their diversity as by their “super-diversity” , to use the words of anthropologist Steven Vertovec. More and more people are circulating around the world, bringing their languages ​​and cultures on a journey. In Great Britain, for example, 20% of pupils are multilingual and speak at least one […] … learn more→

Members of the protest group Just Stop Oil recently threw soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers in the National Gallery in London. The action once again triggered debate about what kinds of protest are most effective. After a quick clean of the glass, the painting was back on display. But critics argued that the real damage had been […] … learn more→

Research in developmental psychology has shown the importance of lifestyles in the health and well-being of children and adolescents, as well as their influence on later stages of the life cycle. In childhood and adolescence, the developmental benefits of sports and physical activity as a protective factor follow a dose-response relationship. At least one hour a […] … learn more→

Creativity is a concept that is difficult to define. Over the years it has been approached from different paradigms and social beliefs. Tradition has passed on the idea that creativity only belongs to a few. However, not only is creativity common to all individuals to a greater or lesser extent, but it is also an ability that can be taught […] … learn more→

Adolescence corresponds to a period of profound changes, both biologically and socially, during which the young person gradually detaches himself from his family of origin and builds a more personal world, separated from his parents, by integrating a new group: the group of peers, bringing together his friends. According to the 2020 Find Your Tribe study, 46% of […] … learn more→

When leaders at a middle school in New Orleans asked me to help students who were struggling after the city had been struck by Hurricane Katrina, we didn’t see eye to eye. They wanted me to focus on helping the children overcome test anxiety. Their concern was enabling the children to pass a high-stakes standardized test. […] … learn more→

“If I received 10 cents each time my child says ‘are we there soon?’, I would already be rich”: this is what many parents can say to themselves when undertaking family trip. Having three young children myself, I know all too well the fear that can take hold of you when, barely 30 minutes after the […] … learn more→

The family is one of the main influences on the development of people throughout life. In adolescence, despite the fact that the influence of peers increases, fathers and mothers continue to play an important role in the socialization of young people. The study of the influence of fathers and mothers in the development of their children […] … learn more→

We know university students regularly go without food and other necessities because they cannot afford them. This has negative impacts on their learning and physical and mental health. But what about the food security of those who teach and support students – university academics and professional staff? In an Australian-first study, we surveyed staff at the University of […] … learn more→

College is over. Now what? That is the question that many ask themselves when their final phase of higher education is complete. Of course, it’s pretty common for juniors and seniors in college to devise plans of action for the future. However, sometimes those plans fall through, so many are left to create suitable replacements […] … learn more→