Author: Jena Richter Landers

“It is plausible that political anxiety could drive people toward conspiracy theories to explain a chaotic political world. It is also possible that political anxiety could have the opposite effect by prompting individuals to seek out higher-quality information to reduce their uncertainty. The researchers designed their inquiry to test which of these psychological pathways is…

“Rage rooms are even prescribed by some health professionals. ‘People are being referred to us from GPs, psychiatrists and charities’, as a safe and controlled way to release complex emotion, rage room owner Amelia Smewing told ITV. However, some experts are sceptical about the benefits. ‘It feels good, so people assume it’s good for them,’ Ryan Martin,…

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Sheboygan County Museum’s annual speaker series will explore the diverse stories that define what “home” means in the United States. This year’s theme, Our American Home, brings together scholars and community leaders to share perspectives on immigration, citizenship, and cultural identity. UW-Green Bay’s own Professor Alise Coen, Political Science, will…