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March 25, 2009

 

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Mintel Finds Fewer Americans Interested in Going Green During Recession

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/23/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

According to research firm Mintel, the number of adults in the U.S. who say they "almost always" or "regularly" buy green products is 36%, which is unchanged from last year. This is a surprise given that the number had previously tripled from 12% in 2007 to 36% in 2008, according to Mintel.

by Mintel

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't Flatter Yourself: Why Survey Research Can Be Flawed

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/22/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

The tendency of people to portray themselves in a more favorable light than their thoughts or actions would otherwise demonstrate (socially desirable responding) can affect the validity of statistics and surveys.

by University of

Texas

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study: Dogs React to Aggression with Aggression

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/21/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

According to a year-long research study of dog owners conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that dog owners who use confrontational training methods are encouraging those dogs to reciprocate with their own aggression.

by University of Pennsylvania

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are Women More Generous? New Study Sheds Light on Donation Behavior

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/20/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Based on a series of experiments, researchers conclude that women place more importance on being moral and that donations are not only driven by cause-worthiness, but also by the extent of overlap people see between themselves and the recipient of the donation.

by Texas A & M University, Pennsylvania State University, Rice University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Poll Reveals Iowa Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose Dove Hunting

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/19/2009; Original Item from 2009

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Iowa voters oppose the hunting of mourning doves by a margin of two to one; 53% oppose it and 27% support it. Voter attitudes toward dove hunting is also a factor in determining support of a legislative candidate.

by Humane Society of the United States

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Animal Health Monitoring & Surveillance: Beef Cow-Calf Studies

 

 

New External Resource, Entered on 3/18/2009

 

 

 

 

A compilation of beef, cow, and calf reports and studies focusing on the industry and related animal health topics, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

by U.S. Department of Agriculture

 

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Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3184