This research investigates why some women like STEM occupations more than others. We show that this phenomenon is rooted in historical kin-based norms and specific aspects of cognition, perceptions, and aspirations enforced by the normative demands of ancestral societies. Using a sub-population...

This paper explores whether individuals that grew up in adverse environments are more likely to engage in excessive use of social media later in life. We rely on a novel EU-wide survey that comprises information on social media usage time, patterns, motivations, and potential overuse, together...