News tagged with social conformity
Brain mechanisms of social conformity
New research reveals the brain activity that underlies our tendency to "follow the crowd." The study, published by Cell Press in the January 15th issue of the journal Neuron, provides intriguing insight into how human behavi ...
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Jan 14, 2009 |
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Dominant East Asians face workplace harassment, says study
When they don't conform to common racial stereotypes, such as being non-dominant, even people of East Asian descent are "unwelcome and unwanted by their co-workers," says a new paper from the University of Toronto's Rotman ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 08, 2012 |
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3Qs: Breaking into the boardroom
Last week, a debate began over the European Union considering legislation that would create quotas for the number of women in in top business positions. Northeastern University news office asked Laura Frader, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2012 |
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Australia's Twitter warning to athletes
Australian athletes have been warned against using Twitter during competition after officials found competitors tweeting during last week's Olympic diving test event in London.
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Facebook can get you fired: Research reveals the perils of social networking for school employees
School administrators are facing a growing dilemma resulting from social networking that goes beyond preventing cyber-bullying among students. They're also faced with balancing the rights of privacy and free speech of educators ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2012 |
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Social isolation: Are lonely consumers actually loners or conformers?
Despite the proliferation of social networks, many Americans feel alone and isolated. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, lonely individuals behave differently in the marketplace than people with s ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 21, 2011 |
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Take control of your phone's sensors
For several years, the Human Dynamics research group at the MIT Media Lab has been using the standard sensors in smartphones to collect data about people’s social interactions, drawing surprising conclusions ...
Oct 05, 2011 |
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I'd love to smash the Ritz...
The riots weren’t funny. Let’s get that straight right from the start. But for those who tuned in on YouTube, they did have some comic moments. In Tottenham, on the opening night, a group of hoodies ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2011 |
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Social media, social pressures and the power of opinion
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research from HP's Social Computing Research Group suggests that while social media and the recommendations of others can cause you to change your mind regarding a product or service, it i ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2011 |
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It's all about autonomy: Consumers react negatively when prompted to think about money
Whether they are aware of it or not, consumers dislike being reminded of money—so much that they will rebel against authority figures, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2011 |
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UF survey: Consumer confidence registers modest increase in July
(PhysOrg.com) -- Increased optimism about making major purchases played a significant role in consumer confidence rising two points in July to 68, according to a new University of Florida survey.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jul 27, 2011 |
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