Psychology Archives - Page 47 of 176

May 11 2020 | Trent Davidson

Prejudice And Speciesism Becoming More Recognizable

This study shows that the public perceives speciesists just as poorly as people who display other forms of prejudice, such as racism, sexism, or homophobia. We look at the implications for advocates. READ MORE

May 1 2020 | Mara Thomas

Love Thy Phylogenetic Neighbor?

This study shows that we have more empathy and compassion for beings that are evolutionarily close to us. What are the implications for advocates? READ MORE

Apr 27 2020 | Owen Rogers

No One’s Paying Me To Cry: Burnout And Animal Advocacy

Burnout is a clear problem in animal advocacy that needs to be tackled if the movement hopes to succeed. READ MORE

Apr 20 2020 | Trent Davidson

How To Build Better Dog-Human Companionship

This study looked at the factors that make a “very satisfactory” relationship between humans and their canine companions. While both dog and human behavior play important roles, there were some surprises. READ MORE

Apr 16 2020 | Mona Zahir

Decreasing Perceived Barriers To Veganism: A Case Study With Soul Food

Many people think there are a range of perceived barriers to going vegan. Information about how to maintain a plant-based diet, followed by trying it out, can decrease those negative perceptions. READ MORE

Apr 14 2020 | Celine Icard-Stoll

Dispelling Myths About Mutts: A Literature Review

A research review from The National Canine Research Council reveals how unreliable data has created misconceptions related to how dog breeds are perceived. READ MORE

Apr 9 2020 | Owen Rogers

Effective Animal Advocacy: Roots And Practice

A paper that looks at the emergence of Effective Animal Advocacy from the Effective Altruism movement, and what it means for the animal movement more broadly. READ MORE

Apr 8 2020 | Jo Anderson

COVID-19 & Animals: What The Public Does And Doesn’t Know

This Faunalytics poll looks at COVID-19, and what the general public knows about its relationship to animals. The results show there is room for education — and backlash. READ MORE

Apr 6 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Do Food Package Labels Mislead Consumers, Or Are They Misleading Themselves?

Up to 58% of U.S. adults admit they would pay extra for redundantly-labeled foods like ‘non-GMO’ salt, and ‘gluten-free’ orange juice, among others. READ MORE

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Prejudice And Speciesism Becoming More Recognizable

Love Thy Phylogenetic Neighbor?

No One’s Paying Me To Cry: Burnout And Animal Advocacy

How To Build Better Dog-Human Companionship

Decreasing Perceived Barriers To Veganism: A Case Study With Soul Food

Dispelling Myths About Mutts: A Literature Review

Effective Animal Advocacy: Roots And Practice

COVID-19 & Animals: What The Public Does And Doesn’t Know

Do Food Package Labels Mislead Consumers, Or Are They Misleading Themselves?

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