In the wake of the recent Supreme Court Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and the subsequent rise of the Evangelical pro-life movement, I sought to answer just how influential clergy members are. I hoped that researching abortion attitudes of clergy members could reveal how these individuals balance their personal experiences and opinions, and their… Read more »
Tag: Qualitative
Fear appeals are ubiquitous in the mass media, but they might not be the most effective way to communicate climate change
The adverse effects of climate change are largely due to an increase in harmful human behaviors, such as, greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and natural resource extraction. These harmful human behaviors are leading to rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, and biosphere. A National Public Radio (npr) headline reads, “Earth has 11 years to cut… Read more »
Political campaigns are getting nastier, and it is hurting our democracy
The effects of political polarization are felt at a national level every time news of a new riot makes it into mainstream media coverage. Taylor Longhitano sought to discover whether polarization is being fueled in state politics as well by studying campaign ads for gubernatorial elections in Illinois. Findings show that not only are campaigns… Read more »
Filling Roles, Building Skills, and Adjusting Education to Meet Private Sector Needs
Growing demand for skilled labor and supply of skilled labor are trending in different directions, leaving companies with openings for skilled labor and individuals unemployed and underemployed. Career training offers a solution to fill this skills gap and provide both companies with skilled labor and individuals a pathway to sustainable wages. Sophia Downey’s research highlights… Read more »