Posts Tagged ‘liberal’
Disgust, not guilt, may turn conservatives ‘green’
UC BERKELEY / STANFORD (US) — Concepts like the “purity” and “sanctity” of the Earth and our bodies resonate more with conservatives than environmental messages about moral obligations, research shows. Continue…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:48 - 2 Comments
Society & Culture - Sep 23, 2011 13:03 - 4 Comments
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. (more…)
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
STANFORD (US)—It turns out some voters can flip-flop just as fast as any politician. All they need is a little push, according to Stanford University psychologists. (more…)
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…)










