Clay Routledge
@NDSU Psych Prof/ Director of Existential Science Lab / Fellow Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth/ Senior Fellow @FamStudies/ fitness enthusiast
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A new mob at Sarah Lawrence College
This week, a student mob again encircled my office at Sarah Lawrence College — this time because they craved viewpoint diversity
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Clay Routledge
Great article from @SamuelAbramsAEI. Most college students don't have extreme views and don't need faculty and admin to protect them. They want viewpoint diversity and the freedom to explore and discuss ideas.
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The Company of Second Chances
At Nehemiah Manufacturing, workers with a criminal past are the norm rather than the exception. But the company has learned that giving someone a job is just half the battle.
North Dakota brewery using beer cans to help dogs find forever homes
Fargo Brewing Company is using its beer cans for a good cause: to find forever homes for local shelter dogs. Its latest run of beer cans features adorable canines and some fun facts, like which pups love long walks or meeting new friends.
Clay Routledge
Great story about @fargobrewing, one of our local breweries, using beer cans to help dogs find homes.
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Gender differences in associations between digital media use and psychological well-being: Evidence from three large datasets
Adolescents spend an increasing amount of time using digital media, but gender differences in their use and in associations with psychological well-be…
The myopia boom
Short-sightedness is reaching epidemic proportions. Some scientists think they have found a reason why.
Sharing a family meal can help those with dementia connect
Long before Tim Hollingsworth earned the James Beard Foundation's Rising Star Chef of the Year award and served as chef de cuisine at French Laundry, he was learning to cook by his mother's side...
Iran's only female Olympic medallist defects
Kimia Alizadeh, a taekwondo bronze medallist, says authorities used her success as a propaganda tool.
The U.S. Remained Center-Right, Ideologically, in 2019
The ideological balance of the country remained center-right in 2019, with 37% of Americans, on average, identifying as conservative, 35% as moderate and 24% as liberal.
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Clay Routledge
With 37% of Americans identifying as conservative, 35% as moderate, and 24% as liberal, the US remains a center-right nation. Some interesting 2019 data here.
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Why women are more prone to serious complications from drinking alcohol
It’s no surprise that heavy drinking comes with health consequences, but women in particular are more prone to serious complications from alcohol.
Searching for God: Illness-Related Mortality Threats and Religious Search Volume in Google in 16 NationsPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin - Brett W. Pelham, Mitsuru Shimizu, Jamie Arndt, Mauricio Carvallo, Sheldon Solomon, Jeff Greenberg, 2017
We tested predictions about religiosity and terror management processes in 16 nations. Specifically, we examined weekly variation in Google search volume in eac...
Clay Routledge
Across 16 nations, higher than usual weekly Google search volume for life-threatening illnesses predicted increases in search volume the following week for religious terms such as God, Jesus, and prayer.
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War increases religiosity
Data from three diverse post-conflict societies show that individuals with greater war exposure, several years later, were more likely to participate in religious groups and rituals. This reveals a link from violent conflict to religiosity.
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Exposure to war predicts increased religious participation, even years after the conflict.
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The Science of Religion, Spirituality, and Existentialism - 1st Edition
Purchase The Science of Religion, Spirituality, and Existentialism - 1st Edition. Print Book. ISBN 9780128172049
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My new book, The Science of Religion, Spirituality, and Existentialism, co-edited with @KennethVail3 is now available for pre-order. elsevier.com/books/the-scie… pic.twitter.com/I9TdKlKcgA
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The state of our unions: The good news and bad news about marriage and family in America | American Enterprise Institute - AEI The state of our unions: The good news and bad news about marriage and family in America
What is the state of marriage and family life in the United States? Join AEI as W. Bradford Wilcox details the good and bad news for American families.
Believing in Divine Forgiveness May Affect Well-being | SPSP
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Fascinating new research on the psychological benefits of believing in divine forgiveness.
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What Is the Ideal Temperature for Sleep?
The answer lies at the intersection of health, finance, and the environment.
I Killed My Teenager’s Fancy College Dreams. You Should, Too.
Saying no to the expensive dream schools may hurt now, but a debt-free life is worth it.
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70% of parents say they’re not limiting their children’s college choices based on price. There are financially responsible ways to pursue education goals. It doesn't help your children for you or them to take large student loans to keep up with the Joneses.
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Gellert Dornay on the Benefits of Employee-Ownership: 5 Questions with Family Studies
There is no shortage of criticism about the current state of capitalism in America, and how it affects families. But what would an economy explicitly founded upon solidarity and human dignity look like? Is it practical, or a pie-in-the-sky...
A Conservative Definition of Diversity
Are conservatives against the campus diversity administrative machine or are they opposed to diversity itself? The argument in favor of the former seems like an easy one. Ever since debates over affirmative action heated up in the ‘60s and ‘70s,...
Clay Routledge
Good thoughts from @AviWoolf. My experience working with more conservative leaning groups/institutes is they do a lot to promote diversity in areas (e.g., entrepreneurship) that don't get much attention from the diversity admin machine or in the media.
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Public Housing Becomes the Latest Progressive Fantasy
A new generation of activists seeks to revive an old urban policy, despite its troubled history.