Tag: bias

Study looks at how social networks shape political decision-making

From the University of Houston press release: It’s not just fake news. As social networks have become bigger players in shaping opinions about partisan elections, new research suggests that subtle… Read more »

Study suggests victimized employees tend to be blamed for their mistreatment

From the University of Central Florida press release: As if being picked on wasn’t bad enough, victims of workplace mistreatment may also be seen as bullies themselves, even if they’ve… Read more »

Study examines link between job titles and gender equality

From the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics press release: Der Buchhalter, der Musiker, der Student. Three relatively unassuming, everyday German words, but there might be more to them than meets… Read more »

Study suggests discrimination harms not just victim but victim’s partner as well

From the Michigan State University press release: Discrimination not only harms the health and well-being of the victim, but the victim’s romantic partner as well, indicates new research led by… Read more »