Archive: 06/15/2009
The anti-consumption movement: Researchers examine resistance to global brands
What motivates people to rebel against global brands—or consumption in general? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research examines the connection between nationalism and the anti-consumption movement in India.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
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Meteorite grains divulge Earth's cosmic roots
The interstellar stuff that became incorporated into the planets and life on Earth has younger cosmic roots than theories predict, according to the University of Chicago postdoctoral scholar Philipp Heck and ...
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Water supply shifts as global climate changes
Many of the world's great rivers are becoming less so. Yet in the Midwest, the wet is getting wetter. So says a study that finds global climate change shifting weather and water patterns around the planet.
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The sweet taste of uncertainty: Winners enjoy waiting to discover what they've won
You've just won a prize. Would you like to find out what it is right away, or wait until later? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says most people are happier waiting.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
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Apple's laptop price cuts help consumers, could expand market share
The weak economy is forcing even Apple to have a Blue Light Special. Last week, the Cupertino, Calif., company cut prices from 5 percent to 15 percent on most MacBook laptops, from the 13-inch machine, now dubbed MacBook ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Sediment yields climate record for past half-million years
Researchers here have used sediment from the deep ocean bottom to reconstruct a record of ancient climate that dates back more than the last half-million years.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 15, 2009 |
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The freebie dilemma: Consumers are skeptical about 'free' products
It's common for retailers to bundle two different products (like razors and blades) together and describe one as free. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that this strategy leads consumers to devalue the it ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Perforated surgical gloves associated with surgical site infection risk
Surgical gloves that develop holes or leaks during a procedure appear to increase the risk of infection at the surgical site among patients who are not given antibiotics beforehand, according to a report in the June issue ...
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The dark side of gifts: Feeling indebted may drive people to the marketplace
You need to move out of your apartment. Do you call in your friends and family to haul boxes and furniture or contact a moving company? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that sometimes the emotions connec ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Scientists use high-pressure 'alchemy' to create nonexpanding metals
By squeezing a typical metal alloy at pressures hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal atmospheric pressure, scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have created a material that does not ...
Jun 15, 2009 |
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The complicated consumer: Positive ads aren't always the most effective
Ads that feature positive emotions, like happiness, are not always the best way to reach consumers, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Adding antiviral agents to steroids to treat facial paralysis is not linked to improved recovery
Adding an antiviral agent to corticosteroids for treatment of Bell's palsy (a condition characterized by partial facial paralysis) is not associated with improved recovery of facial movement function, according to a meta-analysis ...
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Psoriasis associated with cardiovascular disease and increased mortality
The skin disease psoriasis is associated with atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) characterized by an increased prevalence of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral artery disease and ...
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Extended service contracts: When and why do people buy them?
Consumer experts have long recommended against buying Extended Service Contracts (ESCs) with products, since they are rarely cost effective. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research examines the reasons why so man ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2009 |
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How consumers continue enjoying their favorite experiences
We've all experienced listening to a song until we can't stand it. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research may help people continue to enjoy the products and experiences they once loved.
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