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A recent report from Yerevan State University discusses the role of societal discourse in shaping breastfeeding practices. The research argues that understanding breastfeeding practices requires examining the discourse that represents and constructs them. Using Armenia as a case study, the report explores various sources of discursive practices around child feeding, including pre-industrial customs, Soviet political ideology, and modern Western values. The research proposes a new approach to studying breastfeeding practices by considering the influence of different discourses. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University examined the relationship between self-esteem and persistence, optimism, activity, and responsibility. The study involved 200 students aged 18 to 23 from six universities in Kazakhstan. The results showed that self-esteem was related to factors such as optimism, activity, sociability, responsibility, sports, self-belief, parental support, satisfaction with appearance and studies, academic performance, suicidal thoughts, and loneliness. The study provides new insights into the role of self-esteem in shaping self-image and behavior, and has practical implications for developing psychological programs and techniques for working with students' self-esteem. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study from University College London (UCL) explores the relationship between the sociology of aging and social gerontology. The research argues that the sociology of aging has been overshadowed by social gerontology, which focuses more on policy and advocacy for older people. The study suggests that separating the two fields and employing contemporary sociological theory can help develop a more comprehensive understanding of aging. By analyzing the social structures, symbolic representations, and personal experiences of aging, a re-envisioned sociology of aging can provide valuable insights into the "new aging." [Extracted from the article]