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Showing 1 to 20 of 104 for “"Public Attitudes"”.
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Understanding public attitudes toward sentencing.
Public attitudes toward sentencing are complex. However, it is important to understand what the public's ideas are about the types of sentences that should be given to offenders. The aim of the present study was to empirically examine public attitudes toward sentencing in Canada. In particular, the …
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New Zealand public attitudes towards genetically modified food
… of this study was to see if the New Zealand public’s attitudes towards GM food were changing, with the aim of understanding if such development will be acceptable to the public and become a commercial reality. The study was carried out using an online survey to track changes in public …
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'HOUSEHOLD CLASS. THE STATE AND PUBLIC ATTITUDES TO WELFARE'
… which is reported below, was concerned with public attitudes to welfare. More specifically, its aim was to generate a data base which would enable the relative significance of sectoral patterns of welfare and household class as factors which influence the pattern of public attitudes to issues …
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Media Representations and Public Attitudes towards Nanotechnology in Taiwan
… clear investigation of media representation and public attitude toward Nanotechnology (Nano) in Taiwan, this thesis includes three studies. Study 1 investigates the media representation of Nano in Taiwan and the relationship among different Nano-based themes, frames, and media attitudes in the …
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Igbo caste practices: persistence and public attitudes in the media
… the caste groups continues to exercise the public and private imagination and it is depicted and discussed in various ways in the media, from newspapers to films and even in internet forums. Using oral sources and commentaries in the media, this thesis argues that Igbo socio-political life …
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Public attitudes towards the effects of land use on coldwater ecosystems
This study looked at differences in public attitudes of the effects of land use on coldwater ecosystems. Two parts of the general public were studied-- landowners having trout waters on their land and trout anglers. In addition, coldwater fisheries professionals in the southern Appalachian Mountain …
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Public Attitudes Toward Psychological, Pharmacological and Alternative Treatments for Anxiety and Depression
… do not seek or remain engaged in treatment. Public attitudes toward treatment may influence help-seeking and adherence. This study examined attitudes toward psychological, pharmacological, and alternative treatments for anxiety and depression, and explored differences in attitudes across …
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Securitization and Refugee Resettlement Policy: Using Social Media to Understand Public Attitudes
This thesis answers the question of how public opinion toward refugees and asylum-seekers expressed in opinion polls compares with that expressed through commentary on news articles posted by Cable News Network (CNN) on social media. Using a study of 2,022 Facebook comments regarding the plight of …
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A systematic review of surveys on public attitudes toward community notification for sex offenders
… increased after Megan's Law of 1994 mandated public notification of registered sex offenders. This interest centered primarily on public attitudes toward sex offenders and community notification. The current study consisted of a systematic analysis of published studies on public attitudes …
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Spirited Measures and Victorian Hangovers: Public Attitudes to Alcohol, the Law and Moral Regulation.
… considers the historical development of both public attitudes to alcohol and laws relating to alcohol in England and Wales. Covering issues of crime, disorder, health and immorality, it investigates the various means through which alcohol has been constructed as a social problem through time. …
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Public Attitudes towards Crime and Punishment in Greece and the Factors Underlying their Construction
Public opinion regarding crime-related issues is a challenging matter for researchers and politicians alike. An ill-informed public with regards to crime, punishment and other aspects of the criminal justice system leads to discontent and demands for harsher policies to strengthen public safety. …
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Identity and public attitudes to foreign aid: a framework for bottom-up policy reform
… the state’s identity has a top-down influence on public opinion, making it difficult for radical change to catch on. However, reframing an issue can reconfigure identity stereotypes, enabling the established order to be challenged. To test my model I focus on the commitment by developed countries …
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Identity and public attitudes to foreign aid: a framework for bottom-up policy reform
… the state’s identity has a top-down influence on public opinion, making it difficult for radical change to catch on. However, reframing an issue can reconfigure identity stereotypes, enabling the established order to be challenged. To test my model I focus on the commitment by developed countries …
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Welfare Deservingness Perceptions of Single Mothers in Hungary: Institutional Design, Government Discourse, and Public Attitudes
… of these changes, and investigates not only the public attitudes towards single mothers’ state support, but also the factors that could shape it. First, it reviews the historical-institutional design of single mothers’ state support in Hungary, and compares it with the characteristics of the …
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'Incineration: A burning issue or a load of rubbish?’ Examining public attitudes to municipal solid waste incineration
The author set out to investigate public attitudes to municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration. The area chosen for the study was Carlow town, a regional town in County Carlow, Ireland. A public questionnaire survey was carried out among local residents. Interviews were also carried out with local …
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Miles to meters an examination of public attitudes towards metric conversion: The 1977 FHWA Highway Metrication Proposal
Using letters written to the federal government in opposition to conversion to the metric system, this paper examines the phenomenon of fierce opposition to standards change, focusing on the types of reasoning used. I evaluate the presence of both economic and normative reasoning and identify six …
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The ethical, legal, and social acceptability of health data linkage in the Australian context: an investigation of current practices, perceptions, and public attitudes.
… in clinical practice, the development of public health policy, the prevention of disease, the conduct of public health surveillance. However, the associated ethical and legal issues require analysis and consideration to determine the moral and legal ramifications of such uses of data and …
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The impact of public attitudes and behaviour on the effective valorisation of household organic waste into agricultural compost: case study Limbe and Douala - Cameroon
… sector organizations in Cameroon. To determine attitudes, Q methodology was used. Factor analysis produced nine and eight factors representing distinct behavioural patterns of public concerns, opinions and beliefs in household waste management in Douala and Limbe. Interpreting these factors …
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