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Politically Motivated Support for Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Is Risky Business

It’s been proven that abstinence-only sex education is neither effective at preventing teen pregnancy nor does it reduce sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers. So why do so many Americans –… Continue Reading Politically Motivated Support for Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Is Risky Business

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frankology Celebrates One Year of Research Just for Changemakers

It's been one year since we launched frankology, where you can find peer-reviewed research just for social changemakers. Take a look back at our favorite studies from the year. Continue Reading frankology Celebrates One Year of Research Just for Changemakers

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When It Comes to Vaccines, A Story is Worth a Thousand Statistics

Record numbers of parents are currently opting out of vaccinations for their children, partly due to the spread of discredited or unproven claims that link vaccines to autism. For public… Continue Reading When It Comes to Vaccines, A Story is Worth a Thousand Statistics

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These Findings About Health Communications Are Nuts

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer when detected early, yet it continues to be a struggle to get young men to conduct testicular self-examinations. But… Continue Reading These Findings About Health Communications Are Nuts

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Three Ways to Inspire Your Audience to Act

Mark Dessauer learned three effective ways to communicate with and inspire your audiences at the last frank gathering. Continue Reading Three Ways to Inspire Your Audience to Act

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To Make Your Policy Messages Stick, Find the Right Frame

If you’re a communicator working on the issue of climate change, psychology researchers Mauro Bertolotti and Patrizia Catellani from the Catholic University of Milan in Italy have some advice for… Continue Reading To Make Your Policy Messages Stick, Find the Right Frame

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Keeping It In The Family: Climate Change Beliefs Are Passed Down From Parents

Getting people to take seriously the issue of climate change can be challenging, but research suggests communicators seeking to encourage action on the issue should keep it in the family.… Continue Reading Keeping It In The Family: Climate Change Beliefs Are Passed Down From Parents

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Social Butterflies Encourage Eco-friendly Behaviors In Their Neighbors

New research from the University of Vermont suggests that our neighbors may be good for more than just borrowing an occasional cup of sugar, they may actually have an impact… Continue Reading Social Butterflies Encourage Eco-friendly Behaviors In Their Neighbors

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Emphasizing The Environment Can Light Up Your Efficiency Messages

Typically we assume that the best way to get people to save energy is to highlight a lower electrical bill. But a new study out of the University of Chile,… Continue Reading Emphasizing The Environment Can Light Up Your Efficiency Messages

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Violence is Contagious: Be Part of the Cure!

For our Public Health Week at frank, see the new visual communications tool from Cure Violence, an organization that adopts a public health approach to stopping violence. Continue Reading Violence is Contagious: Be Part of the Cure!

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Politically Motivated Support for Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Is Risky Business

frankology Celebrates One Year of Research Just for Changemakers

When It Comes to Vaccines, A Story is Worth a Thousand Statistics

These Findings About Health Communications Are Nuts

Three Ways to Inspire Your Audience to Act

To Make Your Policy Messages Stick, Find the Right Frame

Keeping It In The Family: Climate Change Beliefs Are Passed Down From Parents

Social Butterflies Encourage Eco-friendly Behaviors In Their Neighbors

Emphasizing The Environment Can Light Up Your Efficiency Messages

Violence is Contagious: Be Part of the Cure!

Beyond raising awareness: How to create lasting change

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Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders & Scholars

The Science of Story Building

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Philanthropy’s Messaging Creates Confusion. Telling Better Stories Can Build Trust

Paper exploring local discursive frames of poverty and race wins 2023 research prize

Invest in Trust – a vaccine communications guide for CNAs

Re-examining narratives on poverty and wealth — the BROKE project

Strategic Communications Academy for University of Florida Engineering Scholars

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