A new study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that the hormone oxytocin, the “love hormone”, which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating. “Subsequent to these findings, we assume that the hormone is an overall trigger for social sentiments: when the [...]

"Development of Hispanic Children in Immigrant Families: Challenges and Prospects" is the topic of Penn State’s 16th Annual Symposium on Family Issues, to be held Oct. 23-24, 2008, on the University Park campus. Sixteen scholars from major institutions will integrate perspectives from multiple social sciences and address policy implications.