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As the demand for connection increases, consumers are looking at brands in a new light. Brands that are emerging as leaders are moving away from a sales focus and focusing on further differentiating themselves from competitors and building real relationships among consumers.Our research shows that nearly four in five (79%) consumers agree that brands are well-positioned to bring people of different backgrounds and beliefs together, and why. There are several. 81% of consumers say brands offer products and services that appeal to a diverse range of customers and can be a positive connection. Additionally, 58% claim that their brand is…

Overview CE credits: 1 Learning objectives:  After reading this article, CE candidates will be able to:  Identify the effects of social isolation and loneliness on physical, mental and cognitive health. Explore how loneliness differs from social isolation. Discuss evidence-based interventions for combating loneliness. For more information on earning CE credit for this article, go to www.apa.org/ed/ce/resources/ce-corner. According to a 2018 national survey by Cigna, loneliness levels have reached an all-time high, with nearly half of 20,000 U.S. adults reporting they sometimes or always feel alone. Forty percent of survey participants also reported they sometimes or always feel that their…

Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive. Yet, as we age, many of us are alone more often than when we were younger, leaving us vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness—and related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression, and heart disease. Fortunately, there are ways to counteract these negative effects.NIA-supported researchers are studying the differences between social isolation and loneliness, their mechanisms and risk factors, and how to help people affected by these conditions. “NIA is interested in exploring potential interventions to address social isolation and loneliness, which are both risk…

Note: For the latest survey data on social media and messaging app usage, see Social Media Usage in 2021. A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that a higher percentage of U.S. adults say they use certain online platforms and apps, which also address the long debate over privacy, fake news and social media censorship. However, statistically speaking, it has not changed since the beginning of 2018. From January 8th to February 7th, 2019. More broadly, the steady increase in the adoption of social platforms in the United States over the past decade also appears to be…

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There is so much news, controversy, and division in the world right now, and as educators, it can be difficult to find boundaries when addressing current events in the classroom.I first became aware of this on September 11, 2001. I was teaching in New York at the time, and I remember being terrified when I heard the news of the terrorist attack. I knew the students were probably more scared than I was. And I remember thinking it was my responsibility to put on a brave face and make my students feel calm and safe by treating it like any…

00:00-00:07Super: Deborah WinchellGlobal Head of Social Impact and Chairman, BlackRock FoundationFollowing research showing how many people in the US and UK cannot cover a $400 emergency expense.00:08-00:13Super: Deborah WinchellGlobal Head of Social Impact and Chairman, BlackRock FoundationIn 2019, we launched our philanthropic flagship, the BlackRock Emergency Savings Initiative.00:14-00:19Super: Deborah WinchellGlobal Head of Social Impact and Chairman, BlackRock FoundationThanks to nonprofit partners like Common Cents Lab, Commonwealth, and Financial Health Network;00:20-00:27We’re helping more businesses support their employees and customers in one critical component of financial health.00:28-00:30″BlackRock//Support Community”00:31-00:33picture collage00:34-00:40Without emergency savings, low- to moderate-income plan participants were twice as likely to withdraw…

No longer the new kids on the block, Millennials have moved firmly into their 20s and 30s, and a new generation is coming into focus. Generation Z – diverse and on track to be the most well-educated generation yet – is moving toward adulthood with a liberal set of attitudes and an openness to emerging social trends. On a range of issues, from Donald Trump’s presidency to the role of government to racial equality and climate change, the views of Gen Z – those ages 13 to 21 in 2018 – mirror those of Millennials. In each of these realms, the two…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to help tackle some of the world’s most challenging social problems. To analyze potential applications for social good, we compiled a library of about 160 AI social-impact use cases. They suggest that existing capabilities could contribute to tackling cases across all 17 of the UN’s sustainable-development goals, potentially helping hundreds of millions of people in both advanced and emerging countries. Real-life examples of AI are already being applied in about one-third of these use cases, albeit in relatively small tests. They range from diagnosing cancer to helping blind people navigate their surroundings, identifying victims…

The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, located at 320 East 43rd Street in New York City, is a home for courageous people who dedicate their lives to social good and its accomplishments. Home to the Ford Foundation and three of his organizations that align with our mission, our landmark building includes his 81,000 square feet of gathering space for the social sector, landscaped gardens, and a space open to the public. He has an art gallery. Please read our visitor guidelines in full before your arrival. Visitor information The building, including the garden and gallery, is open to the…