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Behind the Heart Eyes
Before you blame the dating pool, ask yourself what you believe about marriage. A School of Family Life graduate student found that beliefs about marriage at age 19 were tied to relationship stability five years later.
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Before the Buildings
A pair of student archaeology researchers recently uncovered forgotten burial sites beneath BYU. What began as an investigation in the archives has blossomed into a vital conversation about how we remember those who have passed.
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Alone Together: The Psychology of Socializing Through Screens
New research reveals why you can spend hours talking to people online and still feel alone.
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Online meetings have benefits – but in-person interaction remains irreplaceable, BYU psychologist says
New research from a BYU psychology professor finds that replacing face-to-face interaction with online communication can weaken social connections and increase feelings of isolation.
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Expressing Hope for the New Year
Ashley Fraser shares how goals help us have hope for the new year
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Family, Faith, and Festivity: Coming Together During the Holiday Season
No matter your circumstances, traditions can bolster connection during the holidays, especially if you consider these three tips.
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Mind the App: Devices Are Swiping Students’ Attention
How can parents prepare kids for a tech-fueled future without falling prey to tech’s vices? BYU faculty and alumni provide guidance to parents and community members as they consider ways to help kids — and themselves — be healthier smartphone users.
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Students Display Fruits of Mentored Research in 300 Posters
On Thursday, Dec. 4 FHSS students showcased their innovation, discoveries, and insights at the Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Student Research Conference.
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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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