About Gina Putt

Gina Barrett Putt holds a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of South Alabama and has taught both psychology and sociology at the college level. She possesses experience in housing, gerontology, mental health, and in education. Ms. Putt currently works in case management, and writes for several online venues, focusing on social science and education topics.

Gina has written articles on a variety of topics, including the award-winning "Mental Heuristics or Brain Shortcuts" and "Evidence for ESP? Bem and Anti-Mentalism" on Suite 101. Her eHow articles elucidate social science topics such as "Space Exploration and Social Factors" and "Models of Qualitative Research." Occasionally, she also publishes sundry musings on Yahoo's Associated Content. Gina's book reviews and other thoughts are on her new website, Socological Musings.

Tobacco Advertising and Teens: Study Shows Ads Increase Youth Smoking

June 13, 2013 by Gina Putt 1 Comment

A new study finds a strong link between tobacco ads and smoking in youth populations. How much does cigarette advertising affect teen smoking risk?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: ads, advertising, cigarette, peer, smoking, teens, tobacco

Rape Victims in the Midst of Conflict: Psychotherapy in the Congo

June 6, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Volunteers in the Congo. Image by DFID--UK Department for International Development

New research shows that psychotherapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can help rape victims in the ongoing Congolese conflict deal with their trauma.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Social Science Tagged With: anxiety, cognitive processing therapy, congo, congolese, depression, group therapy, individual therapy, ptsd, rape, victim, war

Marriage, Divorce and How People Meet

June 3, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Marriages from online meetings fare better. Image by firemedic58.

What’s the best place to meet your future spouse? A new study finds that dating online can actually be better than meeting someone at work or a bar.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: dating, divorce, eHarmony, internet, marriage, online

Is the U.S. Ready for a Gender-Blind Miltary Draft?

May 29, 2013 by Gina Putt 2 Comments

Today's female soldier. Image by expertinfantry.

Gender roles have changed since Selective Service was reinstated in 1980; women are even in the front lines of combat. Will the draft ever include females?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: conscription, draft, female, gender, roles, soldier, US military, women

Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

May 23, 2013 by Gina Putt 3 Comments

Bigotry againt Mulim is on the rise. Image by Adam Jones, PhD--Global Photo Archive

Prejudice is as old as civilization, but what social factors are spurring the current rise in bigotry against Jews and Muslims, even in elected governments?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: anti-semitism, bigotry, contact hypothesis, Muslim, prejudice, US State Department

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Using Social Science to Improve Your Health. Image by Gina Barrett Putt

Use Social Science to Improve Your Health: Social science research has uncovered many helpful tips on improving our health. Find proven methods to lose weight, become fit, quit smoking, manage drinking, improve mental health, reach goals and promote positive relationships with the help of modern social science and social media. Written by Gina Barrett Putt, M.A. in Sociology, this ebook features current research and take away points.Using Social Science to Improve Your HealthUsing Social Science to Improve Your HealthSmashwords, Amazon

Flying is Fun! is based on the aviation articles which Helen Krasner wrote for the magazine Flight Training News during the years 2011 to 2012. It begins with an article from Helen’s early days of learning to fly, My Learning-to-Fly Nightmare, which should provide encouragement for anyone who is struggling with the PPL course. The next three articles are about topics of general interest to private pilots. Then come a group of helicopter related articles, but these should still provide food for…Flying is Fun!

The Hunter and the Scorpion: In an endless cosmic chase the scorpion pursues the hunter, his intended victim, as they run across the sky. The Hunter and the Scorpion begins with the mythological lore behind two prominent easy to locate constellations: Orion, the Hunter, and Scorpius, the Scorpion. The Hunter and the Scorpion however encompasses much more than a constellation guidebook. Integrating ancient mythology, constellation lore, and modern astrophysics it tells the life story of stars an…The Hunter and the Scorpion

Unsung Heroes of Modern Physics Of course you’ve heard of Albert Einstein, creator of special and general relativity, and other famous scientists – but there are many other physics pioneers who have received very little mainstream recognition for their contributions to history. Join Ira Mark Egdall, as he explores the fascinating history of five Unsung Heroes of Modern Physics. Despite extraordinary achievements in relativity, quantum mechanics, astronomy, cosmology, or space exploratio…Unsung Heroes of Modern Physics

About Gina Putt

Tobacco Advertising and Teens: Study Shows Ads Increase Youth Smoking

Marriage, Divorce and How People Meet

Is the U.S. Ready for a Gender-Blind Miltary Draft?

Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

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