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Dec 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

2012 National Pet Obesity Survey Results

An unhealthy body weight is a leading health concern for companion animals in the U.S. READ MORE

Dec 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

New Survey Shows Support for Eating Better Messages

This survey explored the British public’s attitudes towards meat consumption, showing trends toward reduction and openness to reduction of meat intake. READ MORE

Nov 27 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Why Are Americans Consuming Less Fluid Milk? A Look at Generational Differences in Intake Frequency

This report shows a decrease in the intake of fluid milk in the U.S. since the 1970s, attributed to a drop in consumption frequency as opposed to changes in portion sizes. READ MORE

Nov 22 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Sustainability and Meat Consumption: Is Reduction Realistic?

Despite the environmental impacts of livestock farming, there is a worldwide trend of increasing meat consumption, and strategies for promoting more sustainable consumption practices must be tailored for different consumer groups. READ MORE

Nov 22 2013 | Kathryn Asher

When Do Psychologists Pay Attention to Children Harming Animals?

This survey of practicing psychologists in Queensland, Australia showed that most paid far greater attention to disclosures of intentional cruelty to animals by children when it was aligned with a Conduct Disorder diagnosis. READ MORE

Nov 12 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Problem of Dog-Related Incidents and Encounters

This booklet describes the prevalence of dog bites, reasons a dog might be aggressive, and other factors leading to or resulting from dog bites as a safety guide for officers and others who might interact with unfamiliar dogs. READ MORE

Nov 6 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Year Later: The Effectiveness of FARM’s 10 Billion Lives on Warped Tour

This report details findings from a second round of research that Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) conducted into the effectiveness of their 10 Billion Lives Tour, which utilizes pay-per-view video outreach at college campuses, street fairs, and music festivals. READ MORE

Oct 24 2013 | Kathryn Asher

New Directions for Zoo Animal Welfare Science

This paper discusses trends in zoo animal welfare assessment toward measurement of physical, emotional and mental well-being of individual animals, as well as consideration of subjective experience and positive affective states, in addition to resource-based assessments (e.g. appropriate space, shelter, nutrition.) READ MORE

Oct 21 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Ironic Impact of Activists: Negative Stereotypes Reduce Social Change Influence

This five-part study showed that negative stereotypes of environmentalists and feminists reduced participants’ willingness to affiliate with advocates and to adopt the behaviors they promoted. READ MORE

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