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Redefining Style: Bridging Technology and Expertise for Sustainable Fashion Choices

Bolanle Dahunsi
March 25, 2024

Redefining Style: Bridging Technology and Expertise for Sustainable Fashion Choices

A new study using Connect participants explores tech and expertise in fashion for sustainability, focusing on fit and style preferences.

Engagement, User Satisfaction, and the Amplification of Divisive Content on Social Media

Sashrika Pandey
March 22, 2024

Engagement, User Satisfaction, and the Amplification of Divisive Content on Social Media

A new study examines how social media algorithms amplify angry, partisan, and outgroup hostile content contributing to affective polarization.

How a “SALE” Message (“Short-Asking with Long-Encouraging”) Will Change Sales

Zoe Lu
March 14, 2024

How a “SALE” Message (“Short-Asking with Long-Encouraging”) Will Change Sales

A new study using CloudResearch participants reveals how dual-time sales messaging boosts sales, offering key insights for effective promotions

Building a Better Social Media Feed: Integrating Democratic Values into AI

Chenyan Jia
February 27, 2024

Building a Better Social Media Feed: Integrating Democratic Values into AI

A newly published study investigates the integration of democratic values into AI algorithms to reduce partisan animosity on social media platforms.

Democracy and Destinations: Navigating Political Consumerism in American Vacation Choices

David Miller
February 23, 2024

Democracy and Destinations: Navigating Political Consumerism in American Vacation Choices

A new study using Connect participants links US democracy quality to vacation choices, showing modest impact on travel to states like Florida and Georgia due to political climate.

Role Models on and off the Field: Navigating Ethical Challenges in U.S. College Athletics

Laura Boman
January 23, 2024

Role Models on and off the Field: Navigating Ethical Challenges in U.S. College Athletics

A new study using Connect participants explores the impact of coaches' and student athletes' misconduct on event attendance, highlighting the complex dynamics of ethical conduct and its implications in collegiate sports.

Unraveling the Mystery of Constant Checking: Measuring the Consequences of Smartphone Habits

Arvid Alexander Eichner
January 23, 2024

Unraveling the Mystery of Constant Checking: Measuring the Consequences of Smartphone Habits

A new study using Connect participants reveals that the habitual checking of smartphones, driven by goals like staying informed or connected, can lead to both beneficial and harmful consequences, affecting productivity, safety, and social interactions.

Beyond Blissful Ignorance: Getting People to Speak Up When They Benefit from Bias

Emily Zitek
January 23, 2024

Beyond Blissful Ignorance: Getting People to Speak Up When They Benefit from Bias

A new series of studies using CloudResearch participants investigates how highlighting the impact of bias on victims can prompt individuals who benefit from positive bias to recognize and actively counteract these unfair advantages.

Can a Single Cause Produce Multiple and Mixed Consequences? Yes, but More So if You’re a Holistic Person

David Santos
December 18, 2023

Can a Single Cause Produce Multiple and Mixed Consequences? Yes, but More So if You’re a Holistic Person

A new study examines two unexplored dimensions of causality related to holistic vs analytic thinking styles and the implication for corporate social responsibility

Connect’s Global Expansion: A New Chapter in Empowering Research

Rachel Hartman, PhD
December 5, 2023

Connect’s Global Expansion: A New Chapter in Empowering Research

Connect offers access to high-quality survey participants in 5 new countries – Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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