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Closing the Gap Between Research and Recovery
BYU Professor Lee N. Johnson created the MFT-PRN to transform research into a tool that strengthens marriage and family.
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Seeking, Remembering, and Redeeming the Dead
Temple work isn't just about names — it's about relationships that transcend time. Amy Harris, professor of history, discusses themes of redeeming the dead in Doctrine and Covenants sections 128 and 138.
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Learning students' names boosts belonging at BYU, study finds
A recent BYU study found that when professors know and use their students’ names, students feel a stronger sense of belonging, participate more in class and give more positive ratings of the course.
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Want to thrive in your 30s? BYU study says education and service in your 20s are key
A person's 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out or heat up the instant noodles in the cupboard. But beyond the daily decisions and early adult chaos, which choices actually set someone up for a successful future?
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Why Team Makeup Matters: Elevating Every Voice Through Intentional Grouping
What does it take to build a community where every voice is heard and valued?
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BYU researchers show social connection is still underappreciated as a medically relevant health factor
Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new BYU research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance.
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BYU Researchers Explore the Impact of AI on Human Relationships
As quickly as Americans are integrating artificial intelligence into their daily lives, BYU researchers are eagerly exploring how this technology might affect human relationships — for better or worse.
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BYU research: Your beliefs about money may reveal clues about your relationship
In a recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, BYU professor Ashley LeBaron-Black and her colleagues examined how these beliefs—called "money scripts"—affect couples’ financial communication and relationship satisfaction.
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Defining Sacred: BYU Survey Reveals What People Value Most
Have you ever wondered how to tell what someone treasures most in life? They might reveal their answer if asked, “What is most sacred to you?”
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Rethinking Your Family History: The Hidden Influence of Unmarried and Childless Relatives
Who studies the family history of people with no descendants?
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Finding Christ in Captivity: BYU Professor Uncovers Faith in the Soviet Gulag
As Easter approaches, a time when Christians reflect on the redeeming power of Jesus Christ, BYU historian Jeff Hardy shines a unique light on faith forged in one of the darkest corners of modern history—the Soviet Gulag.
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Living in Transcendent Indebtedness: How Repentance Connects Us to Christ’s Enabling Power
The transformative power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ was a central theme of the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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AI-powered chat assistance elevates online conversation quality, BYU study finds
Researchers at BYU and Duke harness AI to foster empathetic discourse and combat online harassment, paving the way for a kinder digital landscape.
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Do parents really have a favorite child?
Parents tend to favor younger siblings, daughters, and the more agreeable—often without realizing it.
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Finals Week Hack: Remember the Zzzz's to Get More A's
Sleep psychologist says sleep is key to mental health and learning
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