More details can be found in the paper by King-Nyberg et al. (2023): ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

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How, then, can we prevent bots from answering our online surveys and impacting our survey results? King-Nyberg et al. (2023) have developed some solutions after reflecting on their experiences in dealing with bots: ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

#Onlinesurvey #Surveying #Survey

In this context, could the “gender boxes” activity—which invites participants to discuss traditional expectations of masculinity and femininity—serve as an effective approach?

Check out Madison Brockbank’s responses at: ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

#GBV #Sexualviolence #Gender #Masculinity

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"ASMR practices andexperiences express a significant degree of aesthetic autonomy on the part of ASMRers."

To read Collao Quevedo's (2023) arguments in detail, check out: ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

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ASMR has often been sexualized, subjected to public harassment, and restricted through strict regulations and bans imposed by companies and governmental organizations.

How can we better understand ASMR? See the insights of Collao Quevedo (2023): ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

For details on the policy suggestions, see: ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

#Ghana #Kayayei #Kumasi

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Kanwetuu, Worae, & Acheampong’s (2023) qualitative study helps fill these gaps: ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

#Kayayei #Ghana #Sociology

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This volume features four articles examining contemporary social phenomena, including:
• Female head porterage in Ghana
• ASMR experiences
• Bots in online surveys
• The Gender Boxes Activity

👥 We’re actively recruiting reviewers! If you’d like to join or share feedback on how to improve the journal, we’d love to hear from you!

📖 In the coming months, we’ll also be reintroducing published works from our archives—stay tuned!

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