Social Sciences

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

Study: Pop-culture news helped destigmatize out-of-wedlock childbirth
10/28/16
Celebrity news reports over the past four decades appear to have contributed to the changing makeup of the traditional American family by helping to destigmatize out-of-wedlock childbirths in the U.S., according to a study by a UB sociologist.
Who are you calling a good liberal?
10/11/16
Republicans embrace the conservative label more enthusiastically than Democrats are willing to self-identify as liberals, according to a new study by a UB political scientist.
UB Food Lab, UN FAO to lead training session at UN conference in Ecuador
10/10/16
Taking place on World Food Day, Oct. 16, session at Habitat III conference will focus on food systems planning and policy.
Vast majority of impoverished fathers involved with their children
10/4/16
Many policymakers and elected officials have publicly criticized impoverished and African-American fathers for not being involved in the lives of their children. But a new study suggests the criticism is largely unfounded and most low-income fathers are connected to their children.
Alberti Center’s annual conference to address bullying and persons with disabilities
9/27/16
UB’s Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention takes on the challenges of bullying abuse and people with disabilities at its annual daylong conference on Sept. 29.
Transmedia storytelling can be an effective health intervention
9/22/16
An academic study co-led by UB looks at the Emmy-nominated program, "East Los High."
Working mothers most in need of social support are less likely to receive it
9/21/16
The study involved 2,716 women who gave birth in large cities from 1998-2000.
UB faculty member named among the most influential living philosophers
9/15/16
Barry Smith, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and director of the National Center for Ontological Research at UB, has been named one of the 50 most influential living philosophers by TheBestSchools.org.
Demystifying shrinking cities
9/14/16
In a new book, researchers turn to data to answer tricky questions tied to population loss in cities and suburbs across America.
Study shows standing up for beliefs in face of group opposition is worth the effort
8/17/16
Going with the flow might appear easier than sticking up for yourself when confronted with unanimous disagreement.

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