Posts Tagged ‘liberal’
Online daters reluctant to list political views
BROWN / PENN STATE (US) — Singles are more likely to admit they are overweight on their online dating profiles than to say they are politically liberal or conservative, a new study shows. Continue…
Friday, September 23, 2011 13:03 - 4 Comments
Society & Culture - Dec 10, 2009 19:01 - 1 Comment
Politicians mean what they say—really!
PENN STATE (US)—Although politicians are often criticized for making empty promises, when it comes to their voting records, their words may carry more weight than previously thought. -
Society & Culture - Nov 23, 2009 18:24 - 2 Comments
Skin tone through a political lens
NYU (US)—Political beliefs may affect perceptions of skin tone. People perceive lighter skin tone to be more representative of a candidate with whom they share political ideology than darker skin tone, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 10, 2009 4:00 - 3 Comments
If nudged, most voters flip-flop
“Whether they identify themselves as liberal or conservative, many people are capable and perfectly willing to share the perspective of the other side,” says Christopher Bryan, who spearheaded the recent study. “It’s just a matter of prompting them to do so.”
Society & Culture - Jun 22, 2009 13:15 - 0 Comments
Easily grossed out? Chances are you’re conservative
CORNELL (US)—People who are easily disgusted by slime, gore, and even crawly insects are more apt to be politically conservative than their less squeamish counterparts, especially when it comes to attitudes toward gays and lesbians, a new Cornell University study finds. (more…)
