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GALA Calls for a Return to Business Amid Greater LA Fire Recovery

GALA Calls for a Return to Business Amid Greater LA Fire Recovery

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Gallery Association Los Angeles, an association of around 100 galleries formed in 2020, released an open letter Friday night calling for the art community’s continued engagement, support, and solidarity in the city amid the ongoing Eaton, Hurst, and Palisades fires. “Over the past week, Los Angeles has faced devastating losses due to the destructive wildfires sweeping through our city,” the letter reads. “In moments like these, the art world’s unique strength as a close-knit and interconnected community becomes especially clear. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from both near and far.” Related Articles “As members of the Gallery Association Los Angeles (GALA), we have been in close contact with local colleagues. In the coming weeks, the artists, art workers, galleries, museums, nonprofits, and affiliated vendors who make up our art community, many of whom lost everything, will be back to work. Most already are. While it is not business as usual, our businesses and organizations are open and operating.” The letter, signed by major LA dealers like Tim Blum, David …

Same-gender relationships provide greater sexual equity for teen girls, study suggests

Same-gender relationships provide greater sexual equity for teen girls, study suggests

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A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior has uncovered significant disparities in sexual experiences among adolescents in Canada. Researchers examined orgasm and sexual behaviors, including manual and oral stimulation, among cisgender and transgender/non-binary youth aged 15 to 18. The findings reveal that adolescent girls, particularly those in heterosexual relationships, experience fewer orgasms and less oral stimulation compared to their male counterparts. Notably, girls partnered with girls did not report the same disadvantages. “The idea for this research question arose from our observation that most studies on adolescent sexuality focused on the risks of vaginal intercourse within heterosexual dyad,” said study author Alice Girouard, a postdoctoral research fellow at Dalhousie University who conducted the research as a PhD student under the supervision of Sophie Bergeron at the University of Montréal. “This conveyed a very hetero- and cisnormative (i.e., assumption that individuals are all heterosexual and cisgender) view of sexuality, while we know that nearly a third (30%) of sexual and gender diverse (i.e.,2SLGBTQIA+) Canadians are under the age of 25 and that this …

Digital maturity is associated with greater social connectedness among teens

Digital maturity is associated with greater social connectedness among teens

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A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that digital maturity plays a key role in fostering social connectedness among adolescents. Researchers found that teens with higher digital maturity tend to feel more socially connected, but this connection is not simply a result of more active use of social media. Instead, factors such as engaging with real-life friends online and adopting compassionate goals in online interactions played mediating roles. The increasing role of digital technologies in adolescents’ lives has brought both opportunities and challenges for social connectedness. Social connectedness—the sense of belonging and having positive relationships—is crucial for emotional well-being. However, despite constant online connectivity, reports of loneliness among young people are on the rise. This paradox raises important questions: Does the way adolescents use digital tools determine whether their online interactions are beneficial? And could digital maturity—defined as the ability to use digital technologies in ways that support personal growth and societal integration—help explain differences in their experiences of social connectedness? Previous research has explored various factors affecting online social interactions, such …

Women report greater satisfaction with singlehood than men, study finds

Women report greater satisfaction with singlehood than men, study finds

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A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science sheds light on gender differences in psychological well-being among single adults. Researchers found that single women reported higher satisfaction with their relationship status, overall life, and sexual experiences while also expressing less desire for a romantic partner compared to single men. These findings challenge societal stereotypes about single women as unhappy and highlight their comparatively positive experiences in singlehood. The new study was motivated by the growing recognition of singlehood as an important relationship status that has been underrepresented in research. Much of relationship science has focused on the experiences of partnered individuals, leaving gaps in understanding the well-being of singles. Additionally, while gender differences in well-being have been widely documented, little is known about how these differences manifest among single individuals. Existing societal narratives often paint single women as lonely or unfulfilled while portraying single men as desirable and content. These stereotypes persist despite evidence suggesting that women may generally report higher well-being than men. The researchers aimed to provide a comprehensive examination of …

Schools need greater clarity on social media checks

Schools need greater clarity on social media checks

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More from this theme Recent articles In 2022, Keeping Children Safe in Education was updated to include a requirement for schools to consider carrying out an “online search” on shortlisted candidates to identify “incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online” (2024 wording). Since then, a debate has continued in the sector about how to meet this expectation and, specifically, whether reviewing candidates’ public-facing social media posts should form part of this search. There are well-regarded experts on both sides of this argument, which usually means one thing: the guidance needs clarifying so schools know what is expected of them. I took the view in 2022 that social media checks should be carried out and I maintain that view today, primarily for three reasons. Evidence-led policy In May 2022, the government response to the consultation on whether to include online checks in the guidance stated that one of the reasons for considering these checks was “the increasing prevalence of online issues in Teaching Regulations Agency prohibition cases”. It also noted many respondents …

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

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Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state-backed hackers have been active throughout the 2024 United States campaign season, compromising digital accounts associated with political campaigns, spreading disinformation, and probing election systems. But in a report from early October, the threat-sharing and coordination group known as the Election Infrastructure ISAC warned that cybercriminals like ransomware attackers pose a far greater risk of launching disruptive attacks than foreign espionage actors. While state-backed actors were emboldened following Russia’s meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, the report points out that they favor intelligence-gathering and influence operations rather than disruptive attacks, which would be viewed as direct hostility against the US government. Ideologically and financially motivated actors, on the other hand, generally aim to cause disruption with hacks like ransomware or DDoS attacks. The document was first obtained by the national security transparency nonprofit Property of the People and viewed by WIRED. The US Department of Homeland Security, which contributed to the report and distributed it, did not return WIRED’s requests for comment. The Center for Internet Security, which runs the …

Sugary diets associated with greater likelihood of depression

Sugary diets associated with greater likelihood of depression

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A new study has found that individuals who prefer sweet foods and drinks are more likely to experience depression. Published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, the research revealed that people with a “sweet tooth” had a 31% higher likelihood of depression compared to those who preferred healthier options. The new study also sought to address gaps in nutrition research by using data-driven methods to explore the biological pathways that could connect dietary habits to mental health and other health conditions. “In the field of nutrition research, there is still an unmet need for clarity of the effects of food types we choose on our health,” said study author Hana Navratilova, a PhD candidate at the University of Surrey. “This can be addressed by leveraging data-driven methods that offer practical solutions for nutrition problems. Developments in this area offer clear benefits for nutritionists, healthcare professionals, as well as clients/patients. For example, a nutritionist can get a gist of a client’s health risk and, by focusing on clients’ food preferences, tailor nutritional advice more effectively. From …

Educating Greater Manchester: Head Povey denies off-rolling

Educating Greater Manchester: Head Povey denies off-rolling

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A school featured in the hit TV series Educating Greater Manchester was like a “zoo” with “dangerous” behaviour worsened by the head’s refusal to exclude pupils, a misconduct panel has heard. Drew Povey, the former executive head of Harrop Fold School, Worsley, is accused of off-rolling three pupils before the January 2018 census to boost performance data. But he denied “massaging results” as his Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) case opened this week. It was one of the first off-rolling cases to emerge. It is alleged Povey caused or failed to stop data being amended to record that two of the pupils had attended when they hadn’t. Pupils regularly sent home before the end of the school day were also not logged properly, according to claims put to the TRA panel in Coventry. His then deputies, Ross Povey and Jennifer Benigno, face the same allegations, which relate to the 2017-18 academic year. Benigno denies wrongdoing. Ross Povey is not attending and is not represented. Jonathan Storey, representing Benigno, said proceedings had been “hanging over” them for …

Husbands of employed wives report greater happiness and self-esteem

Husbands of employed wives report greater happiness and self-esteem

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A recent study published in the journal Personal Relationships explored the intricate links between self-esteem, happiness, and marital conflict in married couples, with particular attention to how these dynamics might differ based on whether the wife is employed. The findings suggest that marital relationships are shaped by both partners’ psychological well-being, but wives tend to have a greater influence on their husbands’ self-esteem and happiness than vice versa. Interestingly, husbands married to employed wives reported higher psychological well-being compared to those with stay-at-home wives. Marital relationships are fundamental to the well-being of adults, yet researchers still have much to learn about how psychological factors like self-esteem and happiness interact with marital conflict over time. Although there is ample research showing that partners influence each other’s health, emotions, and behavior, there is a gap in understanding the long-term, mutual effects between self-esteem, subjective happiness, and marital conflict. Self-esteem has long been seen as a predictor of relationship quality. People with high self-esteem are more likely to engage in behaviors that strengthen their relationships, while those with …

5 Ways to Build Greater Self-Discipline

5 Ways to Build Greater Self-Discipline

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What does self-discipline look like at work? Sometimes it’s the ability to resist temptation, such as distractions to avoid a particular task, or taking a donut from the break room. Other times it’s the ability to persist with a task when your energy and motivation seem to be running low. The solution may be as simple as altering the environment, such as avoiding the breakroom if someone brought in donuts to share. When your situation requires a bit of creativity, consider these five methods from psychology for building greater self-discipline or self-control. The Power of Reinforcement When you demonstrate self-discipline, it’s important to take advantage of each instance as an opportunity to reinforce such behavior. The reinforcement doesn’t have to be big or substantial, but should be something you enjoy or appreciate, and be administered soon after the behavior. That is, how can you treat yourself in some small way for having just resisted temptation, or having persisted when you didn’t feel like it? Simply taking a moment to recognize your accomplishment and congratulating yourself …