Mothers with a criminal record and care experience face negative judgements and excessive scrutiny due to their 'known' status. The study emphasizes the need for supportive dialogue across disciplinary boundaries to break cycles of stigma and social care involvement, focusing on safe spaces and trust-building for care-experienced mothers.
A game theory study from Dartmouth College reveals that being uncooperative can lead to a more equal outcome, even for the weaker party. By refusing to fully cooperate, players can resist extortion and ultimately achieve a better payoff.
A study by Macquarie University researchers explores how players respond to morality meters in games, showing that most ignore clear moral choices but use them when ambiguous. The research provides insights into the impact of morality meters on player behavior and has implications for moral education and awareness.
Research from Oregon State University shows that Americans judge the morality of armed self-protection on a case-by-case basis, considering factors like perceived threat and background of the person carrying the gun. The study highlights the complexity of consumer views on gun rights and Second Amendment rights.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University argue against granting rights to robots, instead suggesting a Confucian approach of assigning roles to promote teamwork and harmony. This alternative perspective recognizes the moral status of robots as entities capable of participating in rites and contributing to society.
A new study reveals that first-generation college graduates often originate from more affluent families with greater resources. This challenges the notion of a meritocracy, where success is solely based on individual effort. The research highlights the significant advantage these students have due to their family's socioeconomic status.
A recent study found that conservatives are not easily persuaded by traditional pro-environmental messages, even when framed in terms of their own moral values. Instead, messages emphasizing loyalty, authority, or purity were equally effective in promoting pro-environmental behavior among conservatives.
A new study finds that women and young people are more influential than older men in influencing others to implement sustainable practices. Women's recommendations often led to real action, despite being less likely to be identified as opinion leaders.
An international research team from the Global South emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in tropical ecology and conservation. They suggest ten actions for researchers living in the Global South to improve their inclusivity and participation in international research collaborations.
A study by Alex Van Zant and colleagues found that sellers who lied during financial negotiations felt less satisfied with the outcome and more guilty than those who were honest. The researchers also discovered that having a greater incentive to lie did not reduce feelings of guilt, but rather increased them.
A new study reveals that conservative Democrats are uniquely intolerant towards marginalized groups, while liberal Democrats are the most politically tolerant. Independents are also more tolerant than partisans. The research suggests that improving political tolerance is crucial for democracy.
A new study from the University of Copenhagen found that at least 60 percent of Danes who promised to donate never followed through on their commitments. Digital payment solutions made it easier for people to delay donations, but also led to larger average cash contributions. Social pressure was identified as a key driver of charity gi...
A new study at Carnegie Mellon University found that group cohesion reduces whistleblowing tendencies within an organization but increases them outside of the group. This challenges prevailing views on whistleblowing and highlights the importance of considering relational dynamics in organizational interventions.
Researchers propose experience cocreation to transform shared coupons into a tool for relationship building, suggesting it can boost social goals and alleviate norm conflict. The study recommends three steps for managers to utilize social influence, including sending reminder messages that emphasize economic and social value.
A study at the University of Helsinki found that people accept human nurses overruling patient autonomy but reject similar decisions made by robots. The researchers suggest that human empathy is required to consider robot-made solutions equally acceptable as those made by humans. The findings imply that machines cannot comprehensively ...
Researchers developed guidance for organizations to regulate cybervetting, reducing biases and promoting diversity. Job seekers can also take steps to limit their exposure to bias by removing negative posts and using privacy settings.
A new study across 67 countries reveals that people who believe in COVID-19 conspiracy theories are less likely to support public health efforts, but a strong sense of morality can weaken this effect. The study suggests that appeals to moral foundations could be an effective strategy to reduce such beliefs.
Researchers found that partisans tend to justify their own party's falsehoods and view those of opposing parties as unacceptable. The study suggests that this partisan charitability can be driven by a desire for trustworthiness within one's own group, but not necessarily outside it.
This special issue examines how culture influences curriculum, highlighting research on China, Singapore, and the UAE. It discusses topics such as morality development, parental involvement, policy reform, and cultural values in early childhood education.
A new study provides insights for managing brand authenticity, diverging from conventional conceptualizations. Marketing managers need an analytical approach to understand cultural meanings and contradictions underlying authenticity challenges.
A recent study by Virginia Tech's Shreyans Goenka explores the psychology behind conservative reluctance to accept federal welfare programs. The research shows that conservatives are less likely than liberals to enroll in welfare programs without a work requirement policy, but can be encouraged through targeted marketing messaging.
A Tel Aviv University study found that investors who switched to a social fund reduced their donations to charities, mainly in similar causes. However, most investors in the social fund had not previously donated, suggesting that social funds entice more people to fund social causes.
A new study reveals that corrections staff in Kentucky view incarcerated individuals as 'monsters' or 'evils', dehumanizing them to justify violent behavior. This us-them ideology can lead to abuse and harm, and has implications for prison management and the carceral system.
A recent study published in Nature Machine Intelligence challenges the long-held assumption that accuracy and fairness are mutually exclusive in machine learning. Researchers found that optimizing models for accuracy does not necessarily compromise fairness, particularly when adjustments are made to data, labels, and scoring systems.
A new study explored how prosecutors think about race in criminal justice, finding that a color-blind approach can entrench racial disparities. The study suggests that changing prosecutor views on race and core beliefs is necessary to achieve justice.
Researchers found that Disney films combine entertainment with life lessons about love, friendship, and social values. The study suggests using Disney movies as tools for parents to improve communication with children about difficult topics, such as death, loss, and acceptance of differences.
A new algorithmic approach predicts strong leaders by analyzing shared traits and attributes associated with effective leadership. The study identifies liberators and explorers as the most effective leaders, while media celebrities are seen as lacking in leadership qualities.
A national study of 75,000 US adults found a near 18 percentage point increase in those willing to get vaccinated, but also a rise in skepticism among certain groups. Disparities persist in vaccine confidence, particularly among younger adults, non-Hispanic Black or multiple races, and lower socioeconomic status.
A study published in Nature Communications suggests that a county's moral values, particularly binding values, can predict the prevalence of hate groups and extreme behavioral expressions of prejudice. The research used geospatial modeling and psychological experimentation to analyze data from over 3,100 US counties.
A new study from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management finds that using social values primarily for self-interested purposes like profit or reputation can diminish their special status. The research cautions that even subtle normalization of such uses can lead to erosion of people's commitment to these values.
A study by University of Helsinki found that people consider humanoid robots' moral decisions less ethically sound than those made by humans or traditional robots. The uncanny valley effect is believed to contribute to this phenomenon, where humans perceive human-like artificial intelligence as eerie or creepy.
A theoretical model describes the cause of autism as a combination of socially valued traits and co-occurring disabilities, accounting for most cases. The BAPCO-DMAP theory explains how positive traits of autism interact with development and disabilities.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that liberals and conservatives exhibit distinct brain responses when exposed to the same political content, particularly when it involves words related to morality, emotions, and threat. The researchers discovered that neural polarization is driven by highe...
A study by University of Illinois expert Carlos Torelli finds that moral appeal can persuade people to donate to foreign charities, even if resources could be used closer to home. Donors prioritize feelings of fulfillment over local impact.
Researchers found that partly random selected leaders are less prone to misusing their power, making decisions beneficial to the group. Competitive selection methods trigger leadership hubris, leading to detrimental outcomes.
A new study by the ECRI group of the University of the Basque Country uses social accounting to measure the social value generated by Hospital Santa Marina in Bilbao. The analysis reveals a socio-emotional value of around 60 million euros per year, covering aspects such as patient care, staff support and community benefits.
Repeated exposure to fake news can make it seem more acceptable to share, even if individuals know it's false. In a series of experiments involving over 2,500 participants, researchers found that people rate fake headlines as less unethical to publish and share when seen multiple times.
Researchers found that Hadza hunter-gatherers in Tanzania agree on the importance of generosity and hard work in moral character, but disagree on who exemplifies these traits. The study suggests that this nomadic way of living may have driven the evolution of morality.
Researchers found that people best liked the heroes they rated as most moral and least liked villains they rated as most immoral. The study, published in the Journal of Media Psychology, suggests that character morality is closely tied to how much people like them.
Researchers found three techniques: ambidextrous practices, secure networks, and stealthy defiance, which helped individuals resist strict rules and structures, leading to rule relaxation and market changes. These actions were crucial for consumers and individuals with limited resources to participate in shaping the market.
Researchers explore how humans perceive robot responsibility and argue that key capacities, such as autonomy and appearance, can influence moral judgments. This understanding is crucial for real-world public policy decisions as robots become increasingly integrated into society.
A study of 60 cultures from around the world identifies seven universal moral rules that promote cooperation and the common good. These rules, including helping family, returning favors, and respecting others' property, were consistently found in all societies, regardless of region or culture.
A new study reveals that minority public managers emphasize integrating traditional values like efficiency and effectiveness with social equity, offering a unique perspective on public administration. Researchers found that these managers recognize the interconnectedness of these values, acknowledging potential conflicts between them.
Researchers found that viewers make comparisons between characters to judge their morality, with heroes appearing after villains making them seem more heroic. The study suggests that perceived villainy comes with certain advantages, such as increased altruism, in fictional narratives.
A new study by Harvard University researchers suggests that people tend to view immoral actions as impossible, leading them to make more moral decisions. When given time for reflection, participants rate one-quarter of immoral actions as impossible, but with less time, they call half of them impossible.
Online health communities help bridge disparities between rural and urban healthcare, providing a platform for patients to ask questions and share knowledge. The communities offer emotional support, amplifying the health capabilities of rural users and creating a supportive social network that transcends geographic constraints.
A new report from psychologists suggests that people can come to see a reliance on reason and evidence as a moral issue, leading to harsher judgments of those perceived as less rational. Individuals who moralize rationality view others as less moral and prefer to distance themselves.
A University of Illinois study found that visitors to Channel Islands National Park in California were more likely to assign value to areas with charismatic wildlife encounters, rather than actually biodiverse regions. The research suggests that knowledge plays a crucial role in shaping people's perceptions of biodiversity.
A new study found that boasting about intelligence can make a person seem more competent, but less moral, than those who remain humble. Self-effacement claims also have consequences, with declaring oneself not particularly smart worse for perceived competence than being shown right or wrong.
Researchers discovered that people are more likely to act on and resist changing their moral opinions compared to non-moral ones. The 'moral' label instantly makes an opinion stronger and more resistant to counterarguments.
New research from Oxford and Cornell Universities reveals that people's moral judgments are based on absolute rules, even when given more time. Those who adhere to these moral absolutes are seen as more trustworthy and valued in social situations, suggesting an evolutionary basis for this preference.
Recent study finds that brain activity related to automatic emotional responses is greater for helping scenes, while slower processing is more involved when viewing harming scenes. Moral behavior in children appears to depend on controlled reflection rather than immediate emotions.
A study by University of Rochester researchers found that teenagers' caring behavior decreases during adolescence but rebounds when they feel supported by their social circles. The study also revealed that volunteering leads to increased values of social responsibility.
A new study by Prof. Spike W. S. Lee and colleagues reveals that moral purity is both universal and culturally variable. In a face culture like East Asia, facial purification has a powerful moral effect, freeing individuals from guilt-driven prosocial behavior.
A study by researchers at National Taiwan University found that consumers purchase fresh flowers for gifts primarily due to the economic, social, and expressive values of the flower. The study revealed that financial capability does not influence the likelihood of givers purchasing fresh flowers as gifts.
A study of female genital cutting practices in Sudan found tremendous heterogeneity between and within communities, with attitudes and cutting habits varying widely. The research challenges the assumption that cutting is a social norm-based decision, instead suggesting that private values play a significant role.
A new study published in the Journal of Politeness Research found that people are more likely to intervene in public conflicts when they consider taking the moral high ground. The researchers studied real-life scenarios and discovered that intervention is prompted by behavior that violates social norms.
A recent study published by the University of California - Berkeley Haas School of Business confirms that humans have an innate desire for high social status, which influences how people think and behave. The study found that possession of low status negatively impacts health, leading to depression, chronic anxiety, and cardiovascular ...
Wealthy countries with strong individualism exhibit greater patience for new products, despite waiting times. This affects movie attendance and may slow early product momentum in highly individualistic cultures.
A study in Journal of Consumer Research finds that former churchgoers experience deep identity crises due to the loss of morality and day-to-day guidance. As they navigate a broader marketplace, they must assume personal responsibility for their choices and reassemble their lives from new ideas, experiences, and services.