News tagged with women consuming
When do products (and money) literally make your mouth water?
In certain situations, people actually salivate when they desire material things, like money and sports cars, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2011 |
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An appeal to the caregiving values of rural women for breast cancer prevention
In an effort to develop strategies for breast health awareness in rural populations researchers asked the question, "What message strategies will motivate Appalachian women to attend to breast health issues and become actively ...
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Don't understand what the product is? Ask a woman
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that women are better than men at figuring out unusual products when they're among competing items.
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Jan 18, 2011 |
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Mama wears Prada: Ovulating women buy sexier clothing
In an unconscious attempt to outdo female rivals, ovulating women buy sexier clothing, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 24, 2010 |
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Study: Ovulating women unconsciously buy sexier clothing to outdo attractive women
Ovulating women unconsciously buy sexier clothes, says new research from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. The study finds that ovulating women unconsciously dress to impress - doing so not to impress ...
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Aug 04, 2010 |
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Veiling in style: How does a stigmatized practice become fashionable?
Why are an increasing number of Turkish women wearing veils in a secular country where the practice is banned in public buildings? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says one factor is fashion.
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Dec 14, 2009 |
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How does media exposure affect self-esteem in overweight and underweight women?
Overweight women's self-esteem plummets when they view photographs of models of any size, according to a new study in Journal of Consumer Research. And underweight women's esteem increases, regardless of models' size.
Oct 13, 2009 |
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