Luring locavores: Research shows female and older consumers highly motivated to buy local
(Phys.org) -- A study by a Kansas State University researcher could help farmers better serve a niche market.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2012
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News tagged with motivators
Scientists analyze potential of using lasers to make rain
(Phys.org) -- Although pointing high-energy lasers at the sky to cause pouring rain is currently a high-tech dream, the motivation behind controlling the weather has existed since the days of our ancient ancestors. Throughout ...
Advertisers could target online audiences more efficiently with personality scale, study finds
Online advertising has become prevalent in the past five years, and social media sites, such as Facebook, have played a major role. Now, a study at the University of Missouri School of Journalism has developed a method that ...
Economics & Business
Jul 12, 2012
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Policies to discourage drug trafficking should account for complexity of 'the game'
Drug traffickers who want to leave the "game" behind often struggle to do so because they fear loss of power and status, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2012
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Tech review: Nike FuelBand keeps motivation close at hand
I have to admit, I'm overweight. My weight tends to fluctuate depending on my mood and motivation.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 21, 2012
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Trusting Tiger Woods: How do facial cues affect preference and trust?
People respond to facial cues and this affects their level of trust, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research that looks at the way consumers react to morphed photo images.
Social Sciences
May 16, 2012
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Sticking to our goals: What's the best approach for success?
Consumers have an easier time starting toward a goal than finishing it, but according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, a shift in attention can make all the difference in reaching the finish line.
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2012
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Runner's high motivated the evolution of exercise
In the last century something unexpected happened: humans became sedentary. We traded in our active lifestyles for a more immobile existence. But these were not the conditions under which we evolved. David Raichlen from the ...
Other
Mar 22, 2012
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When does planning NOT help consumers gain self-control?
Planning your diet won't really help you gain self-control unless you're feeling good about your weight in the first place, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. And the same goes for saving money.
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2012
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Social network Path runs with Nike
Intimate social network Path has kept its stride after a privacy stumble and on Friday began running with Nike.
Internet
Mar 9, 2012
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