Psychology Archives - Faunalytics

Sep 11 2026 | Jessica Ginocchio

What Helps Humans Understand Animals’ Perspectives?

This study shows how important visuals can be for promoting cross-species understanding while also revealing their limitations. READ MORE

Sep 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Memory Boosters Help Misinformation Inoculation Last Longer

Psychological inoculation can protect people from misinformation, but its effects fade over time. Across five studies, researchers demonstrate that memory is the key driver of lasting resistance. READ MORE

Aug 13 2026 | Meghann Cant

Compassion Alone Won’t Drive Change For Animals

Research shows that compassion appeals can effectively motivate donations, but may fall short in mobilizing people for broader change unless paired with moral anger or guilt. READ MORE

Jul 30 2026 | Meghann Cant

Bypassing Misinformation May Be As Effective As Correcting It

Research suggests that shifting which belief is top of mind for people can reduce the impact of misinformation on attitudes and policy support just as effectively as directly correcting it. READ MORE

Jul 29 2026 | Erika Berglund & Carol Hardy (JG Research)

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy

Does the phrase “factory farming” have the impact advocates want? This Faunalytics study tested a variety of terms for animal agriculture, with valuable findings for campaigners and advocates. READ MORE

Jul 20 2026 | Flavia Manieri

If Your Dinner Could Smile, Would You Still Eat It?

Most people rarely think about the animals behind the meat on their plates. But what happens when this psychological distance is reduced? READ MORE

Jun 24 2026 | Andrea Polanco

The Multi-Generational Kitchen: How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households

Faunalytics surveyed hundreds of Indian Gen Z adults, asking about household food dynamics, food choice motivations, familiarity with plant-based products, and barriers to plant-based eating. Our report offers practical guidance for animal advocates and alternative protein companies in the region. READ MORE

Jun 11 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Slaughterhouse Workers Learn To Emotionally Detach

Interviews with German slaughterhouse worker reveal how they manage — and occasionally struggle with — the emotional demands of killing animals. READ MORE

Jun 9 2026 | Carol Kline & Taylor Bass

Safari Of Suffering: The Reality Of King Crab Tourism

This study reveals how guided Arctic king crab tours normalize animal suffering through storytelling, shaping tourist behavior, and masking ethical concerns. READ MORE

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What Helps Humans Understand Animals’ Perspectives?

Memory Boosters Help Misinformation Inoculation Last Longer

Compassion Alone Won’t Drive Change For Animals

Bypassing Misinformation May Be As Effective As Correcting It

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy

If Your Dinner Could Smile, Would You Still Eat It?

The Multi-Generational Kitchen: How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households

How Slaughterhouse Workers Learn To Emotionally Detach

Safari Of Suffering: The Reality Of King Crab Tourism

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