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Showing 1 to 20 of 67 for “"social norm"”.
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Challenging A Traditional Social Norm In A Second Grade Mathematics Classroom
… before speaking. I challenged this traditional social norm and established sociomathematical norms as the study progressed. My study showed the effects of this change on the dialogue of students in my classroom. Focus was placed on the participation in classroom discussions when traditional …
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Pennies for parks: the effect of social norm theory on donation behavior in Arkansas state parks
… The purpose of this study was to determine if social norms played a role in the donation behavior of visitors at state parks. This was accomplished by measuring the amounts of money received when the box was empty and when the box was "seeded" with a pre-determined amount of bills and coins. …
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WHEN DOES THE SELF-REGULATION OF PREJUDICE APPLY? INTEGRATING MOTIVATION TO CONTROL PREJUDICE AND SOCIAL NORM THEORY
… (Legault et al., 2007). The literature on Social Norm Theory, however, suggests prejudice suppression towards various outgroups reflects social norms prescribing and proscribing prejudice (Crandall, Eshleman, & O'brien, 2002). In the following thesis, we argue that outgroup protective …
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Do tax aggressive executives influence corporate philanthropy?
… a behavioral theory. In an environment where a social norm for paying a “fair share” of taxes exists, personally tax aggressive executives might experience disutility from violating the social norm, leading them to engage in compensatory activities to mitigate disutility. Consistent with this …
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Examining the decision to seek professional psychological help: A comparison of attribution and attitude theory in predicting help-seeking intention using the theory of reasoned action
… attitude toward performing the behavior and the social norm perceived from significant others about performing the behavior or not. These influences develop from a set of beliefs that an individual holds about the outcomes of performing the behavior. Any additional variables are conceptualized as …
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The Influence of Normative Feedback and Expectancy Violation on Attitudes Related to Sexual Assault
… assault prevention and education programs. Social norms marketing and expectancy violations, however, have been proposed to be influential factors that may aid in increasing prosocial attitudes related to sexual assault. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential …
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Reducing Anthropogenic Food Sources: An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior and Audience Analysis
… variables of perceived behavioral control (PBC), social norms, and attitudes, and adds collective efficacy, response efficacy, group orientation, and risk perception. In addition to direct effects, I tested attitude as a potential mediator of the risk perception-intention and response …
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Cyber-Sexism and Sexual Assault: Impact and a Step Towards Intervention.
… will research whether a novel online based social norm intervention for sexism is feasible and efficient, with a focus on sexism and Rape Myth Acceptance (RMA). Seven studies found that whilst online sexism is not highly tolerated on a personal level, the issue of freedom of speech in online …
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Metaphors and Norms - Understanding Copyright Law in a Digital Society
… analyses copyright law in three steps; the legal norms, the social norms and the underlying conceptions in their metaphorical representation. These three steps assist in answering the overarching question: "How do legal and social norms relate to each other in terms of the conceptions from which …
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Self-Regulation in Decisions for the Self Versus Others
Social Values Theory proposes that there is a social norm to decide for others in keeping with what is socially valued. Studies on self-regulation have shown that depletion leads to more heuristic-based decision making. It was hypothesized that depletion would not affect decisions for others the …
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College Drinking, Greek Affiliation And The Need To Fit In: An Analysis Of Social Norms And Motivations Associated With Fraternity and Sorority Binge Drinking
This study proposes that members of Greek social organizations have higher rates of binge drinking as compared to other college students due to their greater acceptance of norms and motives that support binge drinking. The College Alcohol Study, a survey conducted by the Harvard School of Public …
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Self-Other Differences in Risky Decision Making: An Analysis of Social Values Theory and Construal-Level Theory
… pertaining to risk through the comparison of social value theory (Stone & Allgaier, 2008) and construal-level theory (Trope & Liberman, 2010). Research has demonstrated that in comparison to decisions for the self, individuals tend to be more risk-taking when giving advice or deciding for …
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High school students' perceptions of the non-medical use of ADHD prescription stimulant medications
… Specifically, this study investigated the rising social norm of academic enhancement by the misuse and nonmedical use of ADHD prescription stimulant medication. A sample was obtained from multiple undergraduate students enrolled in Intro to Psychology courses at Rowan University. College students …
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The Effects Of Friendship And Discussion On Individuals' Responses To Anti-Sugary Drinks Television Ads
… drinks consumption, sugary drink consumption social norm perceptions, and intentions to reduce sugary drinks consumption were examined at post-exposure and one week follow-up. Changes in baseline self-reported sugary drinks consumption were also examined at one week follow-up. Viewing …
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The Reasons for Consumption and Non-Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Residence Hall Students at State University College at Brockport
Alcoholic consumption is an expected social norm on college campuses across the nation. In 1971, a report by the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare stated that alcohol consumption was the number one drug problem in America. According to student survey data gathered at the time, between …
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Shelterskinspeed : last bastion for the reclusive brooding man
… then within the conformity and uniformity of the social norm. "Shelterskinspeed" describes a design direction based in the study of warehouse/homes for the alternative individual. A large volume architectural space utilizing steel, glass, and concrete in raw industrial bays is the new stage for …
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Old canal new water architecture : rethinking water heritage tourism in rural environment
… topic for its inherently multi-scale cultural, social and environmental aspects; and its potential to become a "living heritage" by incorporating local participation in a comprehensive development. This is nowhere clearer than in China, where rapid development in urban and rural area and large …
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Community carrots and social sticks : why the poor vote in a dominant-party system
… on the government for public services foster social norms of voting to influence turnout. Motivated by the perception that regimes reward high turnout areas with public goods, communities use esteem "carrots" and social "sticks" to overcome free-rider incentives and increase the likelihood of …
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When Politicians Misread the Public: Experimental Evidence that Politicians Underestimate Climate Policy Support and Norm-Based Solutions
… public support for climate policies? The social norm literature shows that citizens often underestimate climate policy support, contributing to a Spiral of Silence that discourages advocacy. Whether politicians hold such misperceptions remains an open empirical question, with serious …
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Betwixt girl and woman: A qualitative exploration of Hispanic girls' perceptions and values about menarche
… was placed on how each girl experienced the socialization process of reproductive education and how each girl experienced the liminal stage of pre-adolescence. The sample consisted of 12 preadolescent females of Hispanic origin recruited from an elementary school in a large urban school …
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