Honor Bound

Religion

School Shootings: Are They Truly Random?

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on February 15, 2018

People often claim that school shootings are completely random. Research suggests otherwise.

People often claim that school shootings are completely random. Research suggests otherwise.

Anger

Intimate Partner Violence: Does It Matter Where You Live?

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on December 29, 2017

Where in the United States are women at the greatest risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, and why?

Where in the United States are women at the greatest risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, and why?

Embarrassment

Two Common Myths Around Mass Shootings in America

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on November 14, 2017

What do you know about mass shootings that might be completely wrong?

What do you know about mass shootings that might be completely wrong?

Politics

Two Very Different Ways to 'Man Up' in American Politics

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on June 10, 2017

How a concern with honor nearly derailed a candidate for Congress and empowered a Southern mayor.

How a concern with honor nearly derailed a candidate for Congress and empowered a Southern mayor.

President Donald Trump

How Could Voters Give Trump a Pass on Misogyny? Here’s How

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on October 8, 2016

Will Donald Trump's supporters abandon him in the wake of his openly sexist comments, caught on video? Recent research reveals why they might not.

Will Donald Trump's supporters abandon him in the wake of his openly sexist comments, caught on video? Recent research reveals why they might not.

Spirituality

Remembering 9/11, Who Are We, and Who Do We Want to Be?

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on September 16, 2016

As Americans reflect on the meaning of 9/11, our response reveals our cultural values and beliefs.

As Americans reflect on the meaning of 9/11, our response reveals our cultural values and beliefs.

Embarrassment

How to Understand Honor Killings

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on August 11, 2016

To combat a horrific practice, it helps to understand the motivations behind it.

To combat a horrific practice, it helps to understand the motivations behind it.

Relationships

10 Red-Flag Behaviors in a Relationship

Ryan P. Brown Ph.D. on May 31, 2016

Have you experienced any of these troubling behaviors in your relationship? Don't let culture increase the odds and camouflage the danger.

Have you experienced any of these troubling behaviors in your relationship? Don't let culture increase the odds and camouflage the danger.