Authors

Peace Brod

The View From the Couch
Parents worry about their kids eating junk food while watching television, but seeing a constant barrage of ultra-thin models and actors can also foster eating disorders.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Presents a study which examined the relationship between community commitment and alcoholism on college campuses. Comparison between the binge-drinking status of students at schools with above-average levels of social capital and those in schools with below-average levels; Why students at high social capital schools are less compelled to abuse alcohol; Discussion on the results of the study.
A NEW BREED OF HELP
Deals with the results of a study by Meredith Wells on the possible functions and psychological and organizational effects of pets in the workplace. Benefits of pets in the workplace to employees.