Does your community have a personality type?
Geographic sorting along ideological lines is on the rise. Counties and regions of the United States differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? Further, are people who 'fit' their communities healthier, happier, or more.....»»
Study: The more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to support access to abortion
A new study on public attitudes toward abortion laws finds that the more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to oppose legislation that limits women's access to abortions—regardless of political ideology. The study also found that.....»»
Political ideology affected how COVID-19 news was consumed, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the speed with which available health and safety information evolved was novel to most people around the world. To assess how the public handled the changing guidance, an international research team compared information.....»»
How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology
Even as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded into every fabric our daily lives—from language translation to virtual personal assistants—it continues to be a divisive issue. As its reach expands, Virginia Tech researchers are seeking to u.....»»
New report shines a light on the scope and scale of teenage terrorism offenders for the first time
New research into children convicted of terrorism offenses in England and Wales has revealed a sharp rise in "homegrown" teenage terrorist activity, with extreme-right ideology fueling the majority of cases......»»
Survey reveals influences of political ideology on consumer food perceptions
Consumers generally remain more optimistic about food prices compared to a year ago. However, individuals self-identified as having liberal political beliefs predict lower food inflation than those who identify as being conservative, according to the.....»»
Can degrowth save us and the planet?
In response to climate change and environmental breakdown, degrowth has become one of the key concepts in political ecology and related disciplines. Degrowth provides a critique of the ideology of growth measured as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a.....»»
Study: "Multiplicity of impact" from natural disasters affects Black people most
The many personal, physical and social impacts of natural disasters disproportionately affect Black people, and such events can have political consequences for local governments regardless of constituents' political ideology, according to new researc.....»»
Are search engines bursting the filter bubble? Study finds political ideology plays bigger role than algorithms
Political ideology and user choice—not algorithmic curation—are the biggest drivers of engagement with partisan and unreliable news provided by Google Search, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers faculty published in the journal Nature......»»
Taoist rituals via video call and Tarot readings over WeChat: China"s spiritual market is going digital
Since its inception in 1921, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially promoted an atheist and materialist ideology. But belief systems in China are making a comeback—and this comeback is largely happening online......»»
Can ideology-detecting algorithms catch online extremism before it takes hold?
Ideology has always been a critical element in understanding how we view the world, form opinions and make political decisions......»»
Controlled experiments show MDs dismissing evidence due to ideology
When it comes to evaluating COVID treatments, MDs are only human. Enlarge / Those lab coats aren't going to protect you from your own biases. (credit: Caiaimage/Robert Daly) It's no secret that ideology is one of the fac.....»»
For Facebook addicts, clicking is more important than facts or ideology
Once clicking "share" becomes habitual, the content of what's shared matters less. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It's fair to say that, once the pandemic started, sharing misinformation on social media t.....»»
Democracy spreads in waves—but shared cultural history might matter more than geography
Recent events like the war in Ukraine, conflicts over Taiwan and the rise of authoritarian ideology have renewed interest in the foundations of modern democracy......»»
Study shows political ideology determines health behavior, especially during pandemic
When considering determinants of an individual's health outcomes, doctors and researchers consider personal factors like age, race, gender or socioeconomic factors such as education quality, economic stability or health care access. A new study from.....»»
Battlefield Portal is a perfect match for the series’ ideology
While other games can and have implemented custom games modes, none could do it like a Battlefield title......»»
Kumon or Montessori? It may depend on your politics, according to new study of 8,500 parents
Whether parents prefer a conformance-oriented or independence-oriented supplemental education program for their children depends on political ideology, according to a study of more than 8,500 American parents by a research team from Rice University a.....»»
Watch Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Jean-Philippe Vassal"s Royal Academy lecture
Jean-Philippe Vassal, along with his Lacaton & Vassal co-founder Anne Lacaton, won the Pritzker Architecture Prize earlier this week. In this lecture, he explains the ideology behind the studio's work. Read more Jean-Philippe Vassal, along.....»»
Neuroimaging reveals how ideology affects race perception
How might people's political ideology affect their perception of race?.....»»