In the age of cancel culture, shaming can be healthy for online communities – a political scientist explains when and how

There is no shortage of horror stories about online shaming, but it’s not always a bad thing. It comes down to who is doing the shaming and how cohesive the online community is.

Jennifer Forestal, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Loyola University Chicago • conversation
April 16, 2024 • ~8 min

Why shaming countries for human rights abuses can backfire

The author of a new book argues that there is a real dilemma to confronting international human rights violations: Shame can backfire.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 22, 2024 • ~2 min

How to get someone out of a cult – and what happens afterwards

If you’re worried someone has joined a high-demand group, it’s important not to shame or belittle them.

Suzanne Newcombe, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, The Open University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2023 • ~9 min

Three steps for getting over social media envy – advice from a psychologist

Accepting that you are envious of someone is the first step to adopting a healthier response.

Daniel Walker, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Bradford • conversation
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~6 min

In the Bible, shame isn’t a private emotion

To understand the difference between shame now and shame in the Bible, an expert points to the stories of Tamar and Job.

Lawrence Goodman-Brandeis • futurity
March 9, 2022 • ~7 min

6 ways to deal with alcoholism stigma in recovery

Americans in recovery for alcoholism face a "double stigma" of not drinking socially and problem drinking. These six strategies may help, say researchers.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 1, 2021 • ~6 min

Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips, to succeed at managing their weight

A study of over 1,000 children in rural Oklahoma found that social and emotional health may be just as important as diet and exercise in reducing child obesity.

Laura Hubbs-Tait, Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 • ~6 min

Weight stigma is a burden around the world – and has negative consequences everywhere

Negative attitudes about people with larger body sizes or higher weight are consistent across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the US.

Rebecca Puhl, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences and Deputy Director, UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 1, 2021 • ~9 min

Flight shaming: how to spread the campaign that made Swedes give up flying for good

The Swedish 'flight shame' campaign was a runaway success. We asked those it affected how it influenced their travel behaviour.

Avit K Bhowmik, Assistant Professor, Karlstad University, and Research fellow in Planetary Boundaries Research Network, Stockholm University • conversation
July 27, 2020 • ~7 min

Flight shame – how the campaign that persuaded Swedes to give up flying could capitalise on COVID-19

The Swedish 'flight shame' campaign was a runaway success. We asked those it affected how it influenced their travel behaviour.

Avit K Bhowmik, Assistant Professor, Karlstad University, and Research fellow in Planetary Boundaries Research Network, Stockholm University • conversation
July 27, 2020 • ~7 min

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