Social Interaction Research Articles

We must talk: audience pluralisation as a regenerative path to the management of cultural disagreement

ABSTRACT Informed by the decision by the Albertinum Museum in Dresden, Germany, to create public events and exhibitions responding to claims by individuals who had targeted its director as part of a far-right campaign and Nancy Fraser’s argument that public institutions are to regulate social interaction and promote parity of participation, the article proposes the concept of audience pluralisation. Considering the increasingly divided contexts in which cultural organisations operate and in particular the rise of illiberal actors, this idea highlights their potential to be facilitators of the management of cultural disagreement in plural societies by building bridges between opposing cultural claims and, thus, of not only cultural but also sociopolitical regeneration. This requires overcoming the tendency towards short-termism that characterises the relationship between cultural organisations and their audiences, and revisiting classic discussions and paradigms in cultural policy, particularly: democratisation of culture, cultural democracy, audience development and audience engagement.

Metaverse mysteries: a qualitative investigation of dimensions of metaverse use

PurposeThe main objective of this research is to explore and understand the usage aspects related to metaverse platforms.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted open-ended essays with metaverse users to achieve this. The study obtained data from 30 participants to comprehend the metaverse’s fundamental dimensions. The data was further analyzed using content analysis.FindingsThis study revealed six major dimensions of the metaverse: user experience and accessibility, mental health and well-being, social interactions and communities, regulation and governance, environmental impact, and cultural and ethical considerations.Practical implicationsThis study will help organizations and brands understand the crucial dimensions while planning to embrace the metaverse.Originality/valueThe study’s findings will enrich the metaverse literature and act as a pioneer for scholars interested in understanding metaverse-related aspects.

Net Gains: A Comparative Analysis of Badminton and Pickleball on the Scholastic Rating of Senior High School in Physical Education 2

Sport, particularly fast-paced games like badminton and the strategic play of pickleball, can enhance both fitness and skills. However, many schools lack programs linking sports participation to improved academic performance. This study aimed to examine the impact of playing badminton and pickleball on students’ academic performance and to improve their skills through structured physical education programs. Conducted at Koronadal National Comprehensive High School (KNCHS) in South Cotabato, Philippines, with a total of 80 Grade 11 P.E. 2 students selected using a purposive sampling technique. The data was analyzed using mean scores, standard deviation, and T-tests. The results indicated that pickleball had slightly higher exercise intensity (M = 3.51) than badminton (M = 3.45), offering a better cardiovascular workout. Pickleball also outperformed badminton in teamwork (M = 3.96 vs. 3.82) and peer interaction (M = 3.84 vs. 3.74), and students who played pickleball had higher scholastic ratings (M = 94.55 vs. 91.6). Despite these differences, the t-test revealed no significant difference in student engagement between the two sports. Both sports foster similar levels of participation and social interaction, but pickleball's strategic demands may contribute to better academic performance. The study suggests that both sports should be included in the KNCHS curriculum for well-rounded student development. Future research could explore other sports and their long-term effects on students.

Lack of social interaction advantage: A domain-general cognitive alteration in schizophrenia.

Lack of social interaction advantage: A domain-general cognitive alteration in schizophrenia.

The Effect of Gadget Use on Social Interaction Among Preschool Children in XYZ Sub-District, Surabaya

This research examines the impact of gadget use on early childhood social interaction within the urban setting of XYZ Village, Surabaya, amid the growing prevalence of digital exposure among young children. Anchored in Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory and the Socialisation Theory, the study evaluates how the duration and frequency of gadget use influence key social competencies, including verbal communication, cooperative behavior, and empathy in children aged 3 to 6 years. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional design, the study collected data from 100 children using parent-administered questionnaires and direct observational methods, followed by analysis through multiple linear regression. The findings demonstrate that both the duration and frequency of gadget use exert a statistically significant influence on children’s social interaction (p < 0.05), accounting for 19% of the variance (R² = 0.190). The remaining variation is likely influenced by external variables such as parenting styles, digital content quality, and psychological factors. These outcomes underscore the importance of regulated gadget use, active parental involvement, and integrative educational practices that promote both digital literacy and interpersonal development.

Unveiling the role of physical exercise in promoting social interaction and adolescents' psychological prosperity.

Unveiling the role of physical exercise in promoting social interaction and adolescents' psychological prosperity.

Experiences and needs of patients with sarcoma: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

Experiences and needs of patients with sarcoma: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

Conflictogenic topics in everyday communication among youth (based on materials from an interdisciplinary study in Barnaul)

The emergence of conflicts in a society where various values, interests, and moods coexist among different social groups is an inevitable process. The basis for the development of this process can be a series of events as well as a specific action or inaction. The theoretical and methodological framework is based on classical theories of social conflict (by G. Simmel, L. Coser, M. Deutsch, K. Boulding, R. Dahrendorf, and others) and contemporary works by domestic theorists and practitioners (A.G. Zdravomyslova, N.V. Grishina, B.I. Hasan, Y.E. Rastov, A.Ya. Antsupov, A.I. Shipilov, A.S. Karmin, S.M. Emelyanova, and others), emphasizing the "normality" of conflictual interaction in any society. The article emphasizes that at the level of social communities, the procedure for identifying the sources of conflict and the trajectory of its development requires the use of a systemic approach to studying the broad phenomenon of conflictogenity. Furthermore, the necessity of managing the conflictogenity of society is noted, i.e., maintaining its level below a threshold value, after which the development of a destructive conflict begins. Within the framework of the topic, a methodology was developed, and a sociological study was conducted among the youth of Barnaul (ages 18-35). The survey involved 342 respondents selected by gender and age (quota sampling). In the second phase, in-depth interviews were conducted (n=16). This research provides a detailed understanding of conflictogenic topics in the everyday communication of youth. According to the results, the following conclusions were drawn. First, there is a certain regularity in the choice of conflictogenic topics, influenced by the age and social status of the youth. Second, conflictogenic themes in communication primarily address social issues related to economic and political processes, as well as moral changes reflected in the behavior of young people. Third, in everyday communication among youth on conflictogenic topics in an online format, the frequency of conflicts is lower, which contradicts the initial assumption. Fourth, one of the sources of conflictogenicity in the youth environment of Barnaul is the low level of development of certain objects of the city's social infrastructure. Thus, the study emphasizes the importance of understanding conflictogenic topics in youth communication and their impact on social interactions and emotional states.

ActBeCalf: Accelerometer-based multivariate time-series dataset for calf behavior classification.

ActBeCalf: Accelerometer-based multivariate time-series dataset for calf behavior classification.

Cost-benefits analysis of social interactions: Familiarity modulates the estimation of individual contributions to joint action.

Cost-benefits analysis of social interactions: Familiarity modulates the estimation of individual contributions to joint action.

Oxytocin enhances acquisition in a social trust task in mice, whereas both oxytocin and its antagonist block trust violation learning.

Oxytocin enhances acquisition in a social trust task in mice, whereas both oxytocin and its antagonist block trust violation learning.

Application of the odor Stick identification test for Japanese (OSIT-J) in preschool Children: A study on odor identification and developmental correlations.

Application of the odor Stick identification test for Japanese (OSIT-J) in preschool Children: A study on odor identification and developmental correlations.

Associations of social determinants of health on likelihood of systemic hormone therapy use in midlife women

Abstract Objective Social determinants of health (SDOH) can have a significant impact on women’s health and quality of life. Little is known about the impact of SDOH during menopause, and whether certain SDOH impact the likelihood of using systemic hormone therapy (HT). Our objective was to evaluate the impact of SDOH on the likelihood of HT utilization among midlife women. Design Midlife women between the ages of 45–60 years were surveyed about their menopause experience between March and June of 2021. The questionnaire included information on medications used to treat menopause symptoms. From the electronic medical record demographic information and self-reported SDOH data were obtained, including the amount of exercise/physical activity, whether the participants felt stressed, social interactions, abuse in the last year, ability to pay for basics, diet, alcohol intake, smoking status, and whether participants had regular dentist visits. SDOH were compared between using/not using HT currently. Results One thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight women aged 45–60 years who received primary care at one of four geographic Mayo Clinic sites completed the survey and filled out SDOH questions within 2 years. Women were 54.4 years of age on average (SD 4.2), with a mean BMI of 30.2 (SD 7.5), and a majority White (97%). 258 (13.0%) women were currently using HT. In univariate analysis, women were less likely to be using HT if they had higher BMI (per 1 kg/m2 increase, OR = 0.97, 95% 0.95–0.99, p = 0.002) were unpartnered (OR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.45–0.99, p = 0.04) had lower education (compared to post graduate studies, high school graduate/GED or less: OR = 0.45, 95% CI 0.24–0.85, p = 0.01; some college/2 year degree: OR = 0.69, 95% CI 0.49–0.96,p = 0.03), or were a smoker (compared to those who never smoked, current smoker: OR = 0.38, 95% CI 0.18–0.83, p = 0.02; former smoker: OR = 0.71, 95% CI 0.52–0.96, p = 0.03). Women who used extra virgin olive oil as main fat in diet were more likely to be using HT (OR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.10–1.94, p = 0.009). No other SDOH were associated with HT. Conclusion Certain SDOH were associated with HT use for menopause treatment. Favorable SDOH likely correlate with better access to menopause care. To assure equitable menopause treatment for all women, clinicians should evaluate and address SDOH with their midlife women patients.

How and when is academic stress associated with adolescent digital game addiction?: Social interaction via digital games as a mediator and parental monitoring as a moderator

How and when is academic stress associated with adolescent digital game addiction?: Social interaction via digital games as a mediator and parental monitoring as a moderator

Uniform hyperscanning paradigm to study cooperation and competition.

Uniform hyperscanning paradigm to study cooperation and competition.

Structured-Visual Model for Dental Examination in Autism Spectrum Disorder Children: Cooperation and Compliance.

Structured-Visual Model for Dental Examination in Autism Spectrum Disorder Children: Cooperation and Compliance.

Social communication skills profile in infants with sex chromosome trisomy at 12 months of age.

Social communication skills profile in infants with sex chromosome trisomy at 12 months of age.

Oxytocin and autism: Insights from clinical trials and animal models.

Oxytocin and autism: Insights from clinical trials and animal models.

Modulation of dopamine, serotonin, and behavior by lutein carrier nanoparticles in a Drosophila melanogaster model of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Modulation of dopamine, serotonin, and behavior by lutein carrier nanoparticles in a Drosophila melanogaster model of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Neural connections and molecular mechanisms underlying motor skill deficits in genetic models of autism spectrum disorders.

Neural connections and molecular mechanisms underlying motor skill deficits in genetic models of autism spectrum disorders.