Tag: identity

Study suggests personal interactions are important drivers of STEM identity in girls

From the Florida State University press release: As head of the educational outreach arm of the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Roxanne Hughes has overseen dozens of… Read more »

Study suggests visualization strategies may backfire on consumers pursuing health goals

From the Oregon State University press release: Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating healthy or… Read more »

Study examines effect of social class on communication behaviours

From the Goethe University Frankfurt press release: Are people with more money and education dominating and less warm? A social-psychological study at Goethe University scrutinizes stereotypes. How is our behavior… Read more »

Study suggests that valuing identity above accuracy makes one more susceptible to fake news

From the Cell Press press release: Fake news is everywhere, but why we believe it is still unclear. Drawing on neuroeconomics research in an Opinion published February 20th in the… Read more »

Study suggests imagining a successful future can help students overcome everyday difficulties

From the Springer press release: Having a clear picture in mind of what their future will look like can motivate students to keep going despite the challenges of college life…. Read more »