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“Culture of honor” in some states takes deadly toll on men
CBS News: “A real man doesn’t let anyone push him around.” If you agree with that that statement, you’re buying in to the “culture of honor” that predominates in some parts of the country. You
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Self-affirmation boosts social confidence:
Toronto Sun: It may sound like another version of “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough and, doggone it, people like me,” but some Canadian researchers say self-affirmation has real-life social benefits. “Self-affirmation seems to provide
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The Power of Social Relationships
There’s no doubt about it, rejection hurts. One of the goals of Naomi Eisenberger’s research is to understand why. She looks at why emotional and physical well-being are so strongly affected by social relationships. She
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Brand-conscious consumers see brand failure as a threat to their self-image
The Economic Times: WASHINGTON: A new study by a University of Illinois marketing expert has indicated that consumers with close ties to a brand respond to negative information about the beloved brand as they do
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Hey, You! Mean People Earn More, Study Finds
The Wall Street Journal: It may not pay to be nice in the workplace. A new study finds that agreeable workers earn significantly lower incomes than less agreeable ones. The gap is especially wide for
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For Men, ‘Culture of Honor’ Can Be Deadly
U.S. News & World Report: Psychologists call it the “culture of honor,” a mostly male mindset that places a high value on defending one’s reputation at any cost. But new research confirms that it’s linked
