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Charity work may be about creating a better world for everyone, but when it comes to boosting donations for an individual organization, a little bit of competition can help. These… Continue Reading Make It Personal: Identifying with a Charity May Increase Donations

New research out of Cornell University suggests that when people feel guilty, they’re more likely to support some climate policies, particularly those targeting businesses blocking climate progress. The findings come from… Continue Reading Guilt May Increase Support for Climate Action

By Wayne Rivera Researchers: Vanessa Boudewyns, RTI International Itai Himelboim, University of Georgia Derek L. Hansen, Brigham Young University Brian G. Southwell, RTI International, University of North Carolina at Chapel… Continue Reading Stigma, Social Media, and STIs

To kick off the season, here are four studies that can help you increase empathy and donations for your cause. From increasing feelings of awe, to taking a page out of the Black Friday playbook, read what scientists suggest can increase generosity and giving this season. Continue Reading 4 studies on increasing empathy and donations this holiday season

A new study suggests that appeals for humanitarian aid are less likely to succeed if people see images or are told things they find too upsetting. This comes from a… Continue Reading Bad Vibes: Negative Images Reduce Charitable Giving

Eating disorders can be devastating illnesses, and matters are made worse for individuals with an eating disorder by social stigmas which suggest they are to blame for their disease. But… Continue Reading Reducing the Stigma of Eating Disorders with the Right Message

It turns out that conspiracy theorists aren’t the isolated loners you might expect. In fact, for some people with a high level of personal uncertainty, believing in conspiracy theories is… Continue Reading Concern for Your Community May Feed Conspiracy Theories

A study from Northwestern University and Georgetown University challenges the assumption that people who have successfully overcome setbacks – such as unemployment or bullying – are more sympathetic to those… Continue Reading Been There, Done That: Sometimes Experience Makes Us Less Empathetic