Latest news from University of Notre Dame on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aspects-of-marriage-counseling-may-hold-the-key-to-depolarizing-unifying-the-country-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/aspects-of-marriage-counseling-may-hold-the-key-to-depolarizing-unifying-the-country-study-finds/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:40:13 EST Research has shown that polarization undermines democracy by driving citizens to prioritize partisan preferences over democratic principles, encourages democratic gridlock and threatens democratic attitudes and norms, such as tolerance for opposition. University of Notre Dame /articles/bots-increase-online-user-engagement-but-stifle-meaningful-discussion-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/bots-increase-online-user-engagement-but-stifle-meaningful-discussion-study-shows/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:20:41 EST Bots increase user engagement, but at the cost of deeper human-to-human interactions, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. University of Notre Dame /articles/protective-actions-need-regulatory-support-to-fully-defend-homeowners-and-coastal-communities-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/protective-actions-need-regulatory-support-to-fully-defend-homeowners-and-coastal-communities-study-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:30:27 EST As climate change drives increasingly severe hurricanes, U.S. coastal communities are bearing the brunt of mounting losses. With regulations failing to curb the damage, homeowners have become the front line of defense -- but their efforts often fall short, according to research from the University of Notre Dame. University of Notre Dame /articles/using-robots-in-nursing-homes-linked-to-higher-employee-retention-better-patient-care/?sc=rsin /articles/using-robots-in-nursing-homes-linked-to-higher-employee-retention-better-patient-care/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:45:40 EST Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care. A new study from a University of Notre Dame expert on the future of work finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care. University of Notre Dame /articles/research-on-colombian-peace-accord-shows-that-addressing-gender-issues-strengthens-peace-agreements/?sc=rsin /articles/research-on-colombian-peace-accord-shows-that-addressing-gender-issues-strengthens-peace-agreements/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:30:52 EST When it comes to peace processes and negotiations, U.N. Women highlights a stark reality: All too often, women remain invisible and excluded. But a new study by University of Notre Dame political scientist Madhav Joshi draws on evidence from Colombia to show that addressing gender-related issues helps peace agreements succeed. University of Notre Dame /articles/inequality-weakens-local-governance-and-public-satisfaction-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/inequality-weakens-local-governance-and-public-satisfaction-study-finds/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:50:35 EST Local governments in developing countries are crucial for providing public services that promote human development and address challenges like extreme weather, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure. Yet, they often face difficulties in implementing cost-effective programs that meet citizens' diverse needs, particularly in areas with significant socioeconomic inequalities. A recent study led by University of Notre Dame researcher Krister Andersson explored the impact of economic and social inequalities on local government performance in Chile (a country with very high socioeconomic inequalities), assessing the effectiveness of external policies to alleviate the negative effects of inequality on the quality of local public services. University of Notre Dame /articles/notre-dame-s-college-of-arts-letters-launches-nd-population-analytics-to-accelerate-policy-relevant-work-through-big-data/?sc=rsin /articles/notre-dame-s-college-of-arts-letters-launches-nd-population-analytics-to-accelerate-policy-relevant-work-through-big-data/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:40:37 EST The College of Arts & Letters at the University of Notre Dame has launched a data-focused research effort that will foster and advance multidisciplinary work on a wide range of pressing demographic issues facing society, including poverty, rising inequality, declining health in the United States, family instability and falling religious participation. University of Notre Dame /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-south-korea-s-martial-law-updates2/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-south-korea-s-martial-law-updates2/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:40:21 EST University of Notre Dame /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-south-korea-s-martial-law-updates/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-south-korea-s-martial-law-updates/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:00:13 EST University of Notre Dame /articles/notre-dame-s-pulte-institute-joins-global-consortium-using-research-to-end-poverty/?sc=rsin /articles/notre-dame-s-pulte-institute-joins-global-consortium-using-research-to-end-poverty/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:35:26 EST The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded $75 million to a consortium of leading global institutions, including the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, to enhance the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs through research. University of Notre Dame /articles/black-men-including-transit-workers-are-targets-for-aggression-on-public-transportation-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/black-men-including-transit-workers-are-targets-for-aggression-on-public-transportation-study-shows/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:45:40 EST Black men on buses and trains -- whether as passengers or transit workers -- face hostile encounters that threaten their sense of safety and well-being, according to a new study by a Keough School of Global Affairs sociologist at the University of Notre Dame. By reinforcing racist tropes that they are dangerous or invisible, these encounters can also erode Black men's sense of dignity and self-worth. University of Notre Dame /articles/when-countries-hide-their-true-public-debt-they-hurt-themselves-their-citizens-and-their-lenders/?sc=rsin /articles/when-countries-hide-their-true-public-debt-they-hurt-themselves-their-citizens-and-their-lenders/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:25:47 EST Global public debt may soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from a Notre Dame economist suggests that this could happen even sooner, thanks to countries' hidden debts. This misreported debt can lead to higher interest rates for borrowers and lower recovery rates for lenders, suggesting indirect adverse effects on global financial stability and consumer welfare. University of Notre Dame /articles/university-of-notre-dame-establishes-democracy-initiative-to-counter-global-democracy-crisis/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-notre-dame-establishes-democracy-initiative-to-counter-global-democracy-crisis/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:58 EST University of Notre Dame /articles/high-color-complexity-in-social-media-images-proves-more-eye-catching-increases-user-engagement/?sc=rsin /articles/high-color-complexity-in-social-media-images-proves-more-eye-catching-increases-user-engagement/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:55:12 EST Complex images in a social media post tend to capture greater user attention, leading to increased engagement with social media posts, according to new research from Vamsi Kanuri, the Viola D. Hank Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. University of Notre Dame /articles/democrats-and-republicans-agree-on-one-thing-censoring-hate-speech/?sc=rsin /articles/democrats-and-republicans-agree-on-one-thing-censoring-hate-speech/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:45:32 EST In an era of intense polarization, Democrats and Republicans have historically, and mistakenly, believed that members of the other party prioritize protecting certain types or victims of hate speech over others based on stereotypes or their affiliation with those potentially vulnerable groups. New research from the University of Notre Dame, however, revealed that partisans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech. University of Notre Dame /articles/social-media-platforms-aren-t-doing-enough-to-stop-harmful-ai-bots-research-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/social-media-platforms-aren-t-doing-enough-to-stop-harmful-ai-bots-research-finds/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:40:28 EST New research from the University of Notre Dame analyzed the AI bot policies and mechanisms of eight social media platforms: LinkedIn, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Then researchers attempted to launch bots to test bot policy enforcement processes. University of Notre Dame /articles/definitions-of-church-and-association-of-churches-must-be-updated-to-prevent-abuse-of-special-legal-protections-study-argues/?sc=rsin /articles/definitions-of-church-and-association-of-churches-must-be-updated-to-prevent-abuse-of-special-legal-protections-study-argues/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:55:54 EST New research from Notre Dame Law School Professor Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer highlights how the federal tax law definitions for "church" and "convention or association of churches" require revision to address multiple recent developments in the American religious landscape, including religious organizations seeking such status when Congress did not intend them to benefit from the special protections for such organizations. University of Notre Dame /articles/nd-expert-tracy-kijewski-correa-hurricanes-like-milton-helene-are-the-new-normal/?sc=rsin /articles/nd-expert-tracy-kijewski-correa-hurricanes-like-milton-helene-are-the-new-normal/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:30:27 EST There is no rest for weary Florida residents who have yet to recover from Hurricane Helene. Less than two weeks since the Category 4 storm made landfall, battering the state and surrounding southeast region, another major hurricane is charting a dangerous path toward Florida's Gulf Coast.Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm as of Monday, has reportedly reached sustained winds of 160 mph as it threatens a direct hit to the Tampa Bay area. University of Notre Dame /articles/political-scientist-explores-extending-constitutional-duties-to-private-actors/?sc=rsin /articles/political-scientist-explores-extending-constitutional-duties-to-private-actors/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:05:48 EST New research from Christina Bambrick, the Filip Family Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, explores the nonconventional idea that each of us, as private citizens, may be responsible for upholding the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens. She examines constitutional politics across the globe to explore these different approaches to balancing rights and responsibilities in a democratic society. University of Notre Dame /articles/university-of-notre-dame-experts-on-2024-u-s-elections/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-notre-dame-experts-on-2024-u-s-elections/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:05:38 EST University of Notre Dame