r/socialscience 17h ago

As Global Transport Demand For Gas Declines, Big Oil Relies More On Plastics

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r/socialscience 2d ago

Maybe You're Not an Introvert. Maybe It's a Trauma Response.

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r/socialscience 4d ago

Any book recommendations that are under social science

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r/socialscience 11d ago

Concepts suggestion needed!

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Hello everyone!

I am doing a project about diachronic conceptual change in English! Basically I will analyse the changes of (a set of) concepts through time (e.g., 18th century vs modern day) and see how social belief is expressed through languages. As my background is Computational Linguistics, I focus mostly on the technical part and have no clue about which concepts would be significant or interesting!

Could you guys recommend me some hot topic with such changeing concepts (e.g., SEXUALITY with gay (bright > homosexual)), or point me to some literature for some motivations?

Ideally the concepts/topics should relate to some social issues (e.g., migration, masculinity) since it would be easier to collect the data! But any other idea is welcomed (e.g., some people have analysed some scientific concepts such as oxygen vs air).

Thank you!


r/socialscience 18d ago

Trump Says He Will Deport U.S.-Born Kids Together With Undocumented Parents

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r/socialscience 17d ago

A Survey on Manipulation Techniques in Vulnerable Populations and Ethics. A college investigation paper

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I’m working on a college paper with thesis: "Effectiveness of Manipulation Techniques in Vulnerable Populations in 2024 and Their Ethical Evaluation." It’s a deep dive into how techniques like priming, operant conditioning, and emotional appeals affect decision-making in vulnerable communities—and how ethical or unethical these methods really are.

The survey is quick, anonymous, and designed to gather honest opinions. If you've ever been curious about how influence works—or want to support thoughtful research—this is your chance!

https://forms.gle/TED78T235WqSxHXS9

Feel free to share this with others, too. Every response helps bring clarity to this complex issue. Thank you so much for being part of this journey! 🙏

P.S. If you have any questions or want to chat about the topic, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!. If you want a copy of a finished paper, feel free to PM me your email, but note that final work is in Spanish.


r/socialscience 18d ago

Is ‘masculinity’ behind male loneliness and substance use disorders?

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r/socialscience 18d ago

About The Daniel Penny Verdict

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Just to be clear up front, I'm not trying to pick a fight. This isn't a "gotcha" question, it's just an honest question that's been rattling around in my head today while thinking about the legal developments today with Penny and the CEO murder.

I am not on a crusade about justice, but I'm personally of the opinion that the not guilty verdict is a bit depressing. I certainly understand the views on both sides and am sympathetic to the fact that the other passengers on that subway ride were put in a tough spot. The young black man that lost his life had mental health issues and was acting erratically, but it still troubles me that he was killed and there were essentially no punishments for doing so. No repercussions.

My question is, what if our deceased CEO were the guy who was suffering a mental break? What if that same mentally compromised CEO got on that same subway car and acted in exactly the same way as Jordan Neely? Do you think 1) that he would've still been killed? But more importantly, 2) would the jury have reached that same conclusion?

I'm not one of those to make everything about race, but I think these variables would've probably created a different result. Especially if Penny were black. Hard to tell if a jury also might put more weight upon a life taken of a guy worth millions. What do you think?


r/socialscience 22d ago

How do Eastern and Western philosophical approaches to self-validation and social harmony shape our understanding of well-being?

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I've been reflecting on the differences between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Eastern philosophy often emphasizes looking inward, focusing on self-validation through practices like meditation while prioritizing social harmony over individualism. In contrast, Western philosophy appears to lean toward external validation—such as prayer to a third party—and places a higher value on individual liberty.

Interestingly, brain scan studies show that Franciscan nuns and Buddhist monks engage similar regions of the brain during meditation and prayer, suggesting a shared neurological basis for these practices despite their cultural differences.

What does this say about how we define well-being across cultures? Are these philosophical approaches complementary, or are they in tension with each other in modern society?


r/socialscience 23d ago

1.4 Million U.S. Children Have Lost a Family Member to Drug Overdose

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https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/drug-overdose-deaths-effect-on-children/

This USC Dornsife study reveals that by 2019, 1.4 million U.S. children had lost a family member to a drug overdose. The research shows that children aged 10 and older were three times more likely to experience this loss than younger kids though younger children are increasingly affected in recent years.


r/socialscience 22d ago

Book needed

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I've been searching all over but I really need the book: Doing Qualitative Research by David Silverman. I can only find a few old versions and the course I'm taking is about the 6th or 7th edition. Anyone with a pdf that can help me?

Bless


r/socialscience Nov 27 '24

My take on Huntington's theory of the clash of civilisations. Some of it is in french, am available for clarification. Thoughts ? Upgrades ?

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r/socialscience Nov 24 '24

I have been accepted into UCSB for Geography, should I go?

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So here's the deal. I've been accepted into UC Santa Barbara for geography. I am a little bit worried about the price of attending and how well I can actually do against students who are probably way smarter than me. I have heard that UCSB grades many classes in a way that makes it so only the top 10% can get an A. Is this true? I want to go for a graduate degree at a top UC. Should I just go to a local CSU like Stanislaus or Sac State? From what I can tell both have pretty good programs overall.


r/socialscience Nov 23 '24

What Decades of Data Reveal About Unauthorized Immigration in the U.S. (1990–2023)

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Hey everyone,

I’ve recently written an article diving into the trends and insights on unauthorized immigration in the U.S. from 1990 to 2023. Here’s a quick overview of what I cover:

📊 Data on how immigration has evolved over 33 years.
🌎 Regional breakdowns: Which countries and regions dominate?
🏙 State- and county-level analysis: Where do immigrants settle?
💰 Economic contributions: Industries, taxes, and societal impacts.
💬 Public opinion: What do Americans think?

I’ve included a mix of charts, analysis, and sources to keep it informative and balanced. If this sounds interesting, feel free to check it out here: Decades of Change: Unauthorized Immigration in the U.S. (1990–2023)

I’d love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions. Let’s discuss it!


r/socialscience Nov 21 '24

Republicans cancel social science courses in Florida

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r/socialscience Nov 23 '24

Examples of reverse engineering repression or escapism?

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Hello, friends, I am watching a documentary about gaming right now, and I am thinking of analogies to sports and genre fiction with the basic idea being that as people experience less consequential action in the real world, they must escape to a fantasy world in order to experience more consequential, i.e. "dangerous" or extreme, situations. This has to do with repression and the kind of thing that Nietzsche and Freud were interested in, I think.

That made me wonder: are there examples of the opposite: reverse-engineering, as it were, forms of repression such that activities in the fantasy world were rendered unnecessary by more activity or more consequential, i.e. meaningful, forms of action in the real world?


r/socialscience Nov 22 '24

Phd thesis

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Hi everyone! I am in the process of applying for a PhD thesis which falls under the interdisciplinary category of humanities and social sciences. I am a Historian and have been offered to stretch my wings into the social sciences field and receive full training in it. But for now, I need some help from some experts here with a part of my application. In my plan I outline that I want to use the Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale and PCL-5 (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5) in order to quantify my research into exploring the prevalence of resilience and trauma- related symptoms amongst a selected group of polish women who live in the UK. The basic idea of the research is looking at historical intergenerational trauma and grief amongst Polish women. Would I be correct to state in my plan that these quantitative methods are the most useful in getting the results I want? If not, does anyone have any advice on other approaches I could use and read into and cite in my plan?

Thank you 😄any help will be much appreciated!


r/socialscience Nov 22 '24

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) by Max Weber — An online reading group discussion on Tuesday November 26/27, open to everyone

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r/socialscience Nov 20 '24

[Academic] Research survey on the social perception of women and behavior (US citizen, 18+)

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I’m looking for participants to take part in my social science research project! 

All you have to do is:

  1. Read a short story (it's a quick read, I promise!)
  2. Answer a 39 question survey related to the story

This study will take about 10 minutes to complete and can be accessed by phone or computer.

You must be at least 18 years old and live in the United States to participate in this study, and all responses will remain anonymous.

Click the link for more information and access to the study:

https://boisestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V058SlTX9ZVNr0


r/socialscience Nov 19 '24

[OC] Drive Times from OKC to States with Abortion Access

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r/socialscience Nov 17 '24

Preventing Crime Through Deterrence

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r/socialscience Nov 14 '24

What is the definition and goal of social science?

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I'm curious to learn about what you all think the definition of social science is and what goal(s) you think social science should aim to achieve?

Relatedly, I'm also interested in learning if people agree that social science is science.

Also, given that some have argued that the goal of social science is addressing social problems (e.g., Watts, 2017), does that make social science an applied science (like engineering) in nature or is it that the basic/applied distinction is not suitable at all?

Appreciate any thoughts on these questions!


r/socialscience Nov 15 '24

Paid Interview Opportunity for Academic Researchers with Recent Participant Recruitment Experience!

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We’re looking to interview academic researchers who have recruited participants for their studies within the past 2 years. We’re conducting 30–60 minute Zoom interviews to learn about your experiences, challenges, and needs in the recruitment process, so we can make participant recruitment easier and more efficient for researchers like you.

Here’s what to expect:

• Compensation: $40 for your time

• Format: Online via Zoom

• Privacy: Your responses and contact info will be kept private and used only for our product development

Our platform, Positly, uses machine learning to streamline participant recruitment and ensure quality responses, and your insights will be invaluable as we work to refine our tools to better serve the academic research community.

If you’re interested, please check the form for more details and to see if you qualify (recent experience recruiting participants is a pre-requisite).

https://www.guidedtrack.com/programs/68aoj50/run

Thank you for considering, and feel free to DM me with any questions!


r/socialscience Nov 14 '24

Food Access Praxis?

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Hello! I work for a nonprofit heavily involved with local food access. We do lots of work with the food bank, food pantries, local social justice centers, community gardens, nutrition education organizations, etc.

My question is- what sites are y'all using to find info about cool stuff that's happening around Food Access in the world? Does something like this exist? I'm talking anything- subreddits, blogs, media sites, whatever. I already follow a handful of food-politics blogs, which tend to focus on food-related injustices, but I'm looking more for a place that aggregates the good work being done in the food access realm.

Any thoughts? Hit me with them recommendations.


r/socialscience Nov 13 '24

Help me decide epistemology

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Hi. An engineer here new to qualitative research. I'm studying why construction companies are not adopting digital technologies, what are there current processes, what forces them to stick to their current processes. I had an assumption at the start that professionals would know what machine Readable data is but instead they didn't know. This i came to realize after reading the transcripts again and again.

Now I'm confused to what epistemology this falls under. Constructivist perhaps?