Margarita Azmitia answers 5 questions from the We Are Human campaign
Read Margarita's answers to PACH's "We Are Human" questions.
The Science of Human Connection / Featured Work
PACH Archives
PACH gathers articles in the media, written by PACH members and others, that provide insight into the roots and solutions to the crisis of connection. See below for recent examples.
Monthly Highlights
Helping Girls Develop their Identities
Researchers, educators, and parents can support and help girls and women in their identity development journeys.
EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Jennifer Newsom
Jennifer joins this episode of Experts on Expert to discuss her documentary, the value of teaching empathy at a young age and the fear surrounding the toxic masculinity conversation.
Why "boys will be boys" is a myth—and a harmful one at that
'Boys will be boys' is designed to make us think that boys are naturally more aggressive and competitive, and less emotional, empathic, or in need of close same-sex friendships as girls.
From our Members
Helping Girls Develop their Identities
Researchers, educators, and parents can support and help girls and women in their identity development journeys.
EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Jennifer Newsom
Jennifer joins this episode of Experts on Expert to discuss her documentary, the value of teaching empathy at a young age and the fear surrounding the toxic masculinity conversation.
Why "boys will be boys" is a myth—and a harmful one at that
'Boys will be boys' is designed to make us think that boys are naturally more aggressive and competitive, and less emotional, empathic, or in need of close same-sex friendships as girls.
In the Service of Science: Veteran-Led Research in the Investigation of a Theatre-Based Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
In an upcoming issue of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, a team of PACH researchers examines the advantages of humanistic veteran-led research on military and pre-military traumatic stress.
From the Media
What Happens When You Avert Your Eyes From the Homeless
“It's like a wear and tear on your soul, a wear and tear on your mind and your body.”
We Have Ruined Childhood
No longer able to rely on communal structures for child care or allow children time alone, parents who need to work are forced to warehouse their youngsters for long stretches of time.
Americans Say They Would Vote For A Woman, But …
For months now, voters have told reporters that they want to elect a woman — but after Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016, they simply can’t imagine a woman winning against Trump.
Kindness Vs. Cruelty: Helping Kids Hear The Better Angels Of Their Nature
Humans are certainly born with a capacity to be kind — even leaning toward kindness in many situations.
Stonewall and the Myth of Self-Deliverance
That’s how justice is won, right? A subjugated group, taking its destiny into its hands, valiantly rebels against its oppressors.