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Nov 6, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Amahle Nkosi |Aria Thompson |Ada Akpala |Marissa Walker
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are opposing views on establishing what results or prompts criminology behaviour in society. For instance, it is believed that the system of capitalism was to blame rather than individuals, explaining that the system is built to compel people to exploit those less fortunate. But the position of these individuals sometimes results in the ability to avert justice, linking to inequity within criminal justice.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ada Akpala |Howard Diamond |Sid Madge |Marissa Walker
2 Reading Time: 4 minutesFame is a powerful social phenomenon that has captivated humanity for centuries, but its impact on the younger generation is especially profound. In today’s digital world, young people encounter fame on a larger scale than previous generations, thanks to social media platforms that can instantly propel individuals into the limelight.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ada Akpala |Howard Diamond |Sid Madge |Marissa Walker
3 Reading Time: 2 minutesA “pivotal shift” in how UK courts handle eyewitness evidence is needed, according to research from the University of Aberdeen. The findings, published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, challenge long-held views, revealing that the confidence of an eyewitness is a significant predictor of accuracy when collected under the right conditions.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ada Akpala |Marissa Walker |Adam Mulligan |Jacqueline Theron
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the number of adult children living at home in the UK continues to rise, a recent survey by Legal & General highlights the growing trend of multi-generational living. The survey, which gathered responses from over 2,000 UK adults, delves into the reasons behind this increase and sheds light on the benefits and challenges of living under one roof.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ada Akpala |Marissa Walker |Jacqueline Theron |Samantha Green
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesYoung people in Europe are increasingly distancing themselves from political institutions, with many feeling sidelined and under-represented in decision-making processes. A recent study from Barcelona has shed light on a growing sense of frustration among youth, who perceive their concerns and needs as secondary to those of older generations.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ada Akpala |Marissa Walker |Nathan Greene |Samantha Green
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent study has revealed that consumers’ attachment styles significantly influence their green purchasing behaviour, with those who exhibit attachment anxiety being more likely to engage in prosocial actions, including environmentally-friendly choices. The research, published in the Journal of Business Ethics, delves into how attachment patterns shape consumer behaviour in a time of increasing focus on sustainability.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Marissa Walker |Nathan Greene |Ada Akpala |Samantha Green
24 Reading Time: 3 minutesIan Rosenblatt, a prominent Labour donor who supported Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership campaign, was sued by a Black lawyer who claimed to be a victim of racial discrimination after being greeted with a fist bump. Noel Deans, of Afro-Caribbean descent and a former employment law partner at RBG Holdings, alleged that Rosenblatt racially harassed him by greeting him with a fist bump on his first day of work rather than with a professional handshake.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Marissa Walker |Nathan Greene |Ada Akpala |Samantha Green
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesNew research from the US suggests that socio-economic conditions, rather than race, are the most significant contributors to both violent crime and police shootings. A group of researchers from Texas Southern University and Stetson University conducted a study that looked at the connections between community factors like poverty, education levels, and mental health and violent crime rates and police shootings across 100 of the largest municipalities in the US.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Marissa Walker |Nathan Greene |Ada Akpala |Samantha Green
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent study has reignited debate over the philosophical foundations of human rights, with Jeremy Bentham’s work taking centre stage. The study, published in the journal Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, critically assesses Bentham’s rejection of natural rights, exploring his arguments against their existence and relevance in modern societies.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Marissa Walker |Nathan Greene |Ada Akpala |Samantha Green
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent study has revealed a troubling correlation between adolescent exposure to violence and self-harm thoughts in the Dominican Republic. The study, carried out at a community-based clinic in La Romana, emphasises the high levels of physical and emotional violence that adolescents experience, with alarming repercussions for their mental health. The findings were published in the journal PLOS Global Public Health.
