A recent study found that children living near a child with autism are more likely to be diagnosed themselves in the following year. The proximity effect is strongest among children on the milder side of the autism spectrum and explains about 16% of the recent increases in diagnoses.
A new study found that economic booms can lead to increased illness and mortality rates among children in coffee-producing counties. When coffee prices spike, workers spend more time tending fields and less time on activities beneficial for child health. In contrast, when prices fall, people work less and child health improves.
A study by Loveland et al. found that people prefer nostalgic products in situations where they feel a heightened need to belong. In experiments, participants who felt excluded chose more nostalgic products than contemporary ones.
A recent study found that consumers tend to choose healthier options when purchasing for themselves, but opt for less healthy choices when buying for others. This phenomenon may be contributing to public health issues such as obesity.
A new study explores how casino gambling went from a stigmatized practice to a thriving industry, with regulation changes and media language playing key roles. Regulatory actions in 1976, 1988, and 1999 led to shifts in public discourse, with discussions focusing on wealth and poverty.
A recent study by Stacey Finkelstein and Ayelet Fishbach found that individuals who choose healthy food options feel hungrier if there are no other choices available. The researchers also discovered that this effect is not present when consumers have the freedom to make their own choices.
A study in Journal of Consumer Research explores how street art initiates conversations about the search for common space and democratization of art. Various stakeholders have different reactions to street art, but it rejuvenates public spaces while talking back to corporate logos.
Research reveals that consumers' judgments of products are influenced by contextual factors, such as surrounding stores or ads. Marketers must carefully consider context to achieve desired results.
Researchers found that climate change is one factor contributing to the rise of malaria in highland areas, particularly in East Africa, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. However, they also identified other key factors, such as migration and land-use changes, that are likely driving the spread of the disease.
Witnessing employee incivility can induce consumer anger and lead to negative inferences about a company. The study found that even cases of employees helping customers were affected by the negative response.
A study found that shoppers often expect to buy unplanned items and have a mental budget that leaves room for unexpected expenses. The researchers discovered that consumers with high impulsivity tend to overspend when they shop in aisles with little in-store slack.
A study found that consumers who believe in karma have higher expectations and a long-term orientation, decreasing the importance of momentary happiness. In India, 64% believed in karma compared to 10.5% in China.
Researchers found that different positive emotions, such as pride and contentment, have distinct effects on product desire, with some making certain products less appealing.
A study found that consumers hold stereotypes about non-profit and for-profit organizations, predicting purchase behaviors such as website visits and product buying. Non-profits are viewed as warmer but less competent than for-profits, leading to lower purchasing intent.
Consumers tend to respond more favorably to abstract language than concrete descriptions when discussing products. In word-of-mouth messages, people use different types of language depending on whether they like or dislike the brand. Abstract language is associated with stronger buying intentions, especially for positive experiences.
A meta-analysis of 50 experiments found that consumers generally respond positively to having many choices, with a
Researchers found that number-sound effects on price magnitude perceptions occur when consumers mentally rehearse sale prices, and can be influenced by phonemes in different languages. Additionally, participants perceived smaller discounts as larger when prices were marked down to specific numbers with distinct sounds.
A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that consumers don't always react positively to persuasive tactics in ads. The authors discovered that when descriptions are ambiguous, consumers interpret them in one of two ways: either as technical details or puffery.
A new study shows that people tend to compress time when they believe two events are connected, such as drinking caffeine and feeling energized. This effect is due to the participants' underestimation of the time-to-onset of products they have used in the past.
A new study from the University of Chicago Press Journals questions the notion that choice is key to well-being. Research suggests that personal freedom and autonomy may not be universally valued or beneficial across cultures. Instead, the emphasis on choice can lead to a numbing uncertainty, depression, and selfishness.
A nationwide ban on affirmative action in college admissions would cause a 10% drop in black and Hispanic enrollment at the nation's most selective colleges and universities. Overall black and Hispanic representation in four-year institutions would decline by two percent, according to the study.
A study found that retail environments organized in a way that caters to consumers' knowledge levels can increase product learning and satisfaction. Highly knowledgeable consumers prefer novel formats, while novice consumers benefit from familiar groupings.
Researchers discovered that mentally simulating physical approach towards an unpleasant product can lead to a more favorable evaluation. This finding challenges the conventional notion of approaching pleasure and avoiding pain as fundamental human behaviors.
A study finds that Turkish women wear veils as a symbol of independence from Western values and to rebel against their mothers' generation's tradition. The fashion industry responds by creating fashionable alternatives, inspiring others to adopt the practice.
A recent study found that individuals who plan for both time and money exhibit different benefits. High money planners tend to be frugal and score high on scales measuring value consciousness. In contrast, high time planners score high in conscientiousness and self-control.
A new study published in Journal of Consumer Research reveals that scent significantly enhances recall of product information, with scented products remembered better than unscented ones. The researchers found that product scent is more effective at enhancing memory for product-related information than ambient scent.
Researchers found that people are more likely to resist food temptations when they perceive a greater threat, and this effect is heightened by environmental stimuli. Counteractive construal, a mental process where individuals exaggerate the negativity of temptation, plays a key role in maintaining long-term goals.
A study by University of Chicago Press Journals found that consumers feel more comfortable standing on carpeted flooring, but their judgment of products is influenced by the distance between them and the floor. When viewed from a moderate distance, the comfort factor plays a significant role in product judgments.
A study by Shalini Bahl and George R. Milne found that consumers engage in an inner dialogue with multiple perspectives, including a 'desirable self' that promotes positive consumption behaviors. However, this self can also lead to overstretching and burnout when allowed free reign.
Researchers found that mental budgets alone were insufficient for controlling overconsumption; active goals and numerical recommendations are crucial. Mental budgets succeed when consumers follow specific limit guidelines, such as weight loss programs like Weight Watchers.
A new study examines the consumption attitudes of upper-middle-class women in Turkey, finding two distinct class fractions with different consumption strategies based on childhood socialization. The more educated group focuses on Western lifestyle emulation, while the less-educated group prioritizes Turkish status symbols.
A new study explores how consumers choose among health remedies and the consequences for a healthy lifestyle. Consumers prefer Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when uncertain about an illness's cause or seeking an underlying cure, as it tolerates uncertainty better than Western medicine.
Researchers discovered that people invest more effort in current tasks when anticipating future difficult tasks, a phenomenon dubbed the 'get ready mindset'. This behavior is driven by mental preparation for upcoming challenges, which carries over to current tasks.
A new high-resolution panorama of the Milky Way has been created by physicist Axel Mellinger, showcasing stars 1000 times fainter than human eyes can see. The image, taken over 22 months and covering 26,000 miles, accounts for distortions and varying background light to produce a seamless fit.
Historian R.M. Douglas's research challenges the notion that British forces used chemical weapons against Iraqis after World War I, citing faulty evidence and official records that contradict these claims. Despite the lack of evidence, the allegations have persisted as a rallying cry for anti-war critics.
A recent study by Cornell economist Michael Lovenheim found that teachers' unions have little impact on school districts' allocation of money, including teacher pay and spending per student. Unionization was linked to an increase in the number of teachers employed, but this effect was offset by increases in student enrollment, resultin...
A study found that the replacement of a black manager with a non-black manager results in a significant decline in the number of blacks employed, especially in Southern stores. Black managers tend to hire people who live close to them, while non-black managers hire from a broader network.
A study found that reducing class size in early grades raises achievement for all students through middle school and closes the gap between high- and low-achievers. Students in consistently small classes had substantially higher test scores in grades four through eight.
Researchers found that consumers' choices between healthy snacks and indulgent treats depend on the words and concepts presented to them. When induced to think of self-control, participants opted for healthier options now, but more indulgent ones later. This phenomenon highlights how our past influences future decisions.
A recent study found that expressing uncertainty can make recommendations from experts more influential than those from novices. The researchers conducted three experiments and found that participants were more surprised by reviews from novice reviewers who expressed certainty and from expert reviewers who expressed uncertainty.
A study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that consumers respond best to vacation ads that match their current emotions, whether it's excitement or relaxation. The researchers suggest that marketers can facilitate a positive impression by displaying products in contexts where pre-existing feelings align with the product's claims.
Researchers found that online communities facilitate learning by transforming individual experiences into usable knowledge, enabling individuals to become empowered patients who make informed decisions about their health. However, the value of these communities depends on how individuals choose to act on the information they receive.
A study found that overweight women's self-esteem decreases when exposed to thin models, while underweight women's esteem increases regardless of model size. Comparably, overweight and underweight women showed similar levels of self-esteem when not looking at models.
A new study suggests that high mortality rates in small-bodied people may be linked to their small stature. Researchers found that populations with high mortality rates experienced a decrease in height over time, while those with lower mortality rates remained stable.
Researchers found Hummer owners frame themselves as moral protagonists, using American foundational myths to defend their consumption choices against critics. They believe representing a bastion against anti-American discourses earns them the moral high ground.
A new study found that people tend to mimic their thin companion's portion sizes, but adjust their behavior when they think their friend is obese. Eating with someone of the same weight as oneself has little impact on food choices.
Investors tend to view stocks with shorter up-and-down movements as less risky, a phenomenon known as the 'run-length effect'. This bias is influenced by education level and trading experience, leading to systematic biases in risk perceptions that can impact market prices.
Researchers found that incidental mood is generally not incorporated into memory-based judgments made after the mood has passed. However, if the mood effects are 'locked in,' such as through real-time evaluations, participants' memories can be influenced.
A study by Pascale Quester and Alexandre Steyer found that consumers seek variety initially, then conform to group norms, before re-embracing individuality when a choice becomes dominant. In a restaurant setting, this pattern was observed with customers opting for alternative drinks when others chose the same option.
A new study reveals that stress and upheaval actually lead people to choose less-familiar options over comfort foods. Participants in the study chose newer snacks when experiencing more change in their lives, contradicting the common assumption that people seek comfort during uncertain times.