Gen Alpha and Gen Z trust parents, faith leaders more than social media and digital content for religion and spiritual matters
A UCLA study reveals an opportunity for content creators to explore religious beliefs and spirituality.
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What ‘Ted Lasso’ teaches us about friendship
UCLA professor Jaimie Krems talks about the humanity behind the show's humor and the importance of human connection.
'What it means to be human': Lessons from Jimothy, Seattle's viral raccoon
UCLA's Helen Deutsch explains why people have responded so strongly and what our collective interest in a raccoon tells us about ourselves.
Creatine may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer
UCLA study finds creatine supplementation significantly slowed tumor growth in mice.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha want to see caring, affectionate dads and vulnerable men in movies and TV
Center for Scholars & Storytellers report shows young audiences are rejecting outdated masculine stereotypes on screen.
The Science of Connection
Breaking new ground in understanding human bonds is the mission of a diverse cadre of UCLA researchers.
Young people ages 10-24 rank safety as most important value for second year in a row, study finds
In a UCLA survey, kindness, self-acceptance, and having fun were also among the top values, influencing the media content they consume.
Partnering with tech to help adolescents thrive: Q&A with Yalda Uhls
The Center for Scholars & Storytellers founder discusses a YouTube content creator’s guide, social media bans and teen accounts.
What’s Your Incentive?
Anderson economist Jana Gallus studies how nonmonetary rewards can motivate people — and help solve society’s problems.
How lethal aggression increased reproductive success in wild chimpanzees
The study offers rare evidence linking intergroup lethal conflict to reproductive benefits.
UCLA’s Compassionate Conversations focuses on ‘kindness to the stranger’
The speaker series hosted by the Bedari Kindness Institute aims to make kindness research relevant and actionable.
Get real! Teens still watch TV and movies, but want to see more mixed-gender friendships
Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA’s annual study finds adolescents prefer relatable on-screen content.
UCLA’s David Myers on how the public university can address society’s ‘kindness deficit’
The Bedari Kindness Institute director discusses the institute’s mission and the issue of trust on campus.
A mind of one’s own
Three UCLA researchers offer insight into the adolescent brain, memory and the fight to protect our minds.
Did we just become best friends?
UCLA professor Jaimie Krems studies the challenges and opportunities inherent in finding, keeping and losing friendships.
Where Content Is Truly King
Insurgent content platforms like Substack are rewriting the rules of publishing. Here are some Bruin newsletters you should be reading now.
How to Survive Valentine’s Day
The day we set aside to celebrate love can sometimes feel like nothing but stress. Here’s how to guarantee that love is in the air.
The American dream is alive for young people, but they feel it is out of reach
UCLA study respondents cite social media influence and seek to emulate the lifestyles of Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit
People regard those who betray others as less trustworthy except when it benefits them, psychologists say
Generation Z wants to be safe, UCLA study finds
Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S.
Checking in with the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent
Research shows adolescence offers opportunities for learning and development that have impacts throughout adulthood.
Reality bites! Teens want a new genre on screen: Nomantasy
A new study from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA finds that young people prefer fantasy — without the romance.
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
Findings could help pinpoint cell types most vulnerable to conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
