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sociodemographics

Why Nigeria’s Young Women Delay or Avoid Birth Control

May 11, 2026

This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B

crime

Why Do Kids Get Involved in Crime?

January 31, 2025

People around the world agree that children are still growing and learning. Their judgment isn't fully developed, so punishment is not the best way to deal with them. A study took a close look at 315 kids in Turkey. The kids were 83 boys and 17 girls. Of these kids, 33. 7 percent were involved in t

health

Life Satisfaction in Germany: What's Making People Happy and Unhappy?

January 26, 2025

Life satisfaction isn't just about being happy overall, but also about how we feel in different parts of our lives. This study looked into how Germans feel about their work, family, environment, and money, and how these feelings change based on age, income, and whether they have a job. The researche