U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? Further, are people who ‘fit’ their communities healthier, happier, or more highly achieving than those who do not? A new study shows communities are diverse in terms of personality as well as demographics, and having like-minded people in one’s community is associated with positive outcomes.
Tag: Ideology
Study examines voters’ threshold for transgressions by political candidates
University of Illinois Chicago researchers explore voters’ decisions when they learn their favored candidates have committed moral transgressions
Political ideology influences management decisions such as mask wearing in federal judiciary, study finds
Federal district judges appointed by Republican presidents were found to be less likely to require mask wearing in the courtroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a new study from the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis.
Studies examine different understandings, varieties of diversity
University of Illinois Chicago researchers detail findings from three studies that explore the connection between political ideology, attitudes, and beliefs toward diversity
DeKay examines factors that affect how Little Rock congregation members prioritize community issues
UA Little Rock is investigating the influence of income, politics, and religion on how people prioritize important community issues.