First study to show how anger bias based on race may extend to teachers and children

Razi Berry Prospective teachers appear more likely to misinterpret Black children as angry than white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Teachers Misperceive Black Children as Angry While previous research has documented this effect in adults, this is the first study to […]
Emotional Issues and Obesity Grow Hand-in-Hand from Early Childhood

Razi Berry Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age 7 years, according to new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May). Analysis finds regardless of socioeconomic status, girls & boys with […]