The survey also indicates that countries around the world have divergent views of the U.S. and China. The U.S. retains a higher overall approval rating, with 63% of people around the world having a favorable view of America. China's rating is marginally lower at 50%.
In a study on fears and self-esteem, research published in the journal Psychological Science revealed that hugs and touch significantly reduce worry of mortality. The studies found that hugging -- even if it was just an inanimate object like a teddy bear -- helps soothe individuals' existential fears.
Some effects of adopting older children increase as the age of adoption increases. Such effects that were within the scope of this study were the amount of loss the adoptee has to deal with, their struggle to establish a sense of identity, and the risk of their adoption being terminated due to disruption or failure.