EurekAlert! News by Subject: Social & Behavior

Two new studies highlight how communication gaps can complicate efforts to protect vulnerable users of technologies such as social media and AI chatbots. Researchers will present the work at the 29th ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW 2026), held October 1–14 in Salt Lake City.

Meeting: ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing

5-Oct-2026

Is Ibn Khaldun’s Muqaddimah “the greatest work of its kind” in the field of philosophy of history?

University of Sharjah
Book Announcement

Scholars from diverse disciplines frame Ibn Khaldun not merely as a historical figure in Islamic thought but also as a dynamic thinker whose conceptual frameworks offer insights for understanding contemporary societal challenges.

5-Oct-2026

Muscle dysmorphia symptoms linked with sexual difficulties among boys and young men

University of Toronto
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Boys and young men who report greater symptoms of muscle dysmorphia may also be more likely to experience a range of sexual difficulties, according to a new study examining the intersection of body image and sexual health.

Journal: Body Image

5-Oct-2026

Health services may be missing the link between alcohol problems and eating disorders, study suggests

Bournemouth University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A review led by Bournemouth University researchers has highlighted the extent to which people seeking help for alcohol problems may also be struggling with a second, hidden, problem with food and eating. Despite this evidence that many people experience both conditions at the same time, support for eating disorders and alcohol recovery are separated in healthcare systems.

Journal: Journal of Eating Disorders