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Warnings to texting pedestrians may not eliminate risks, but they can help

Human factors researchers have been looking at ways to harness technology to prevent fatalities among pedestrians who are struck by vehicles while texting. In their latest study, researchers simulated a busy roadway to determine whether sending loud warning sounds to cell phones when texting pedestrians attempted to cross an unsafe gap would result in safer […]

Published on June 19, 2018

Parents’ explanations of peer interactions affect how children interpret peers’ behavior

New research shows that parents can help their children perceive less hostility in their social world by framing social situations in a positive way, and thus, reduce their likelihood of behaving aggressively. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on June 19, 2018

Good relationships with siblings may buffer the effects of family conflict

A new longitudinal study finds that having a good relationship with a sibling may help buffer the distress of ongoing hostility between parents. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on June 19, 2018