Tag: identity

Study suggests willingness to support corporate social responsibility initiatives contingent on perception of boss’ ethics

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From the University of Vermont press release: A new study shows that people who perceive their employer as committed to environmental and community-based causes will, in turn, engage in green… Read more »

Study suggests understanding perceptions of reputation, identity offers opportunity

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From the University of Notre Dame press release: Though we are taught from an early age not to judge others, we can use our perceptions of others to work toward positive… Read more »

Study suggests self-identification as old and frail may reinforce associated behaviours

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From the University of Exeter press release via EurekAlert!: Older adults who categorise themselves as old and frail encourage attitudinal and behavioural confirmation of that identity. This is the conclusion… Read more »

Study suggests targeting mental defeat among pain patients could prevent anxiety and depression

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From the University of Warwick press release via HealthCanal: A new study of Hong Kong chronic pain patients suggests that targeting feelings of mental defeat could prevent severe depression, anxiety… Read more »

Study suggests college athletes twice as likely to have depression than retired collegiate athletes

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From the Georgetown University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: A survey of current and former college athletes finds depression levels significantly higher in current athletes, a result that upended… Read more »

Study examines when emotional appeals are more effective than celebrity spokespeople

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From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Emotional appeals could be more effective than celebrities when promoting products related to a consumer’s identity, according to a… Read more »