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Released: 25-Apr-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Political Left, Right Similarly Motivated to Avoid Rival Views
University of Illinois Chicago

A new report from social psychologists at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Winnipeg suggests people on both sides of the political aisle are similarly motivated to dismiss monetary enticements in order to distance themselves from hearing or reading opposing ideals and information.

Released: 4-Apr-2017 12:05 PM EDT
In Negotiations, Two Jerks Are Better Than One
University of Georgia

Negotiations work best when both sides have matching personality traits—even if they’re both disagreeable—according to research from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.

Released: 27-Mar-2017 10:55 AM EDT
Is Personal Adversity Contributing to Political Polarization?
University at Buffalo

Unexpected life events can lead to political polarization, pushing moderates toward the spectrum’s extremes, according to study co-authored by UB psychologist.

Released: 2-Mar-2017 8:05 AM EST
Study Shows Expanding Conflict-of-Interest Problem in Congress
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

From 2005 to 2010, the average S&P 500 firm had seven members of Congress who owned stock in the firm, and some companies had closer to 100 members owning stock, according to a new study co-authored by a management professor at the University of Arkansas. The research suggests a growing conflict of interest problem among members of Congress.

   
Released: 28-Feb-2017 9:00 AM EST
New Religious Movements Often Test Boundaries of the First Amendment
University of Kansas

A University of Kansas researcher who studies new and alternative religious movements in the United States said these questions repeatedly follow organizers of new religious movements, and these cases often test the boundaries of the First Amendment.

Released: 21-Feb-2017 9:00 AM EST
Transgender Political Candidates Still Likely Face an Uphill Battle, Study Finds
University of Kansas

A new study led by a University of Kansas researcher found 35%-40% of adults would oppose a transgender candidate for office, which was higher than the 30% who would likely oppose a gay or lesbian candidate.

Released: 2-Feb-2017 1:05 PM EST
Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Abraham Lincoln Legacy as Birthday Nears
DePaul University

To mark Abraham Lincoln’s birthday Feb. 12 – he was born in 1809 in Kentucky – DePaul University experts are available to discuss the 16th president’s depiction in photography and art, and his relevance in modern times.

Released: 25-Jan-2017 11:05 AM EST
Chicago Booth/Kellogg School Financial Trust Index Shows Growing Split Among Pro/Anti-Trump Camps
University of Chicago Booth School of Business

The U.S. political divide is widening under President Donald Trump, especially around his deregulation plans and cabinet appointments, according to the Financial Trust Index survey from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Released: 19-Jan-2017 1:05 PM EST
Trump Presidency to Affect the Quality of Financial Reporting Information
University of Bath

The number of companies using 'creative accounting techniques' can be expected to increase in Republican-governed states and decrease in Democrat-governed states during the Trump Presidency.

   

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