Publications by authors named "D Proudfoot"
In the present research, we explored social-identity threat caused by subtle acts of omission, specifically situations in which social-identity information is requested but one's identity is not among the options provided. We predicted that being unable to identify with one's group-that is, in the demographics section of a survey-may signal social-identity devaluation, eliciting negative affect (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnderstanding the factors that hinder support for creative ideas is important because creative ideas fuel innovation-a goal prioritized across the arts, sciences and business. Here we document one obstacle faced by creative ideas: as ideas become more novel-that is, they depart more from existing norms and standards-disagreement grows about their potential value. Specifically, across multiple contexts, using both experimental methods (four studies, total n = 1,801) and analyses of archival data, we find that there is more variability in judgements of the value of more novel (versus less novel) ideas.
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- Western culture emphasizes the value of an autonomous self, highlighting independence and freedom, but this ideal intersects differently for men and women.
- While men align with traits like confidence and assertiveness that support autonomy, women face conflicting traits such as caring and understanding, which hinder their sense of independence.
- Studies reveal that U.S. women experience more anger and less motivation to adhere to positive gender expectations compared to men, especially due to the portrayal of feminine traits as less affirming of autonomy, with this conflict being less pronounced in non-Western contexts like India.
Background: Dementia misconceptions on social media are common, with negative effects on people with the condition, their carers, and those who know them. This study codeveloped a thematic framework with carers to understand the forms these misconceptions take on Twitter.
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify and analyze types of dementia conversations on Twitter using participatory methods.
In this study, the feasibility of promoting microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) in mine waste piles by using an environmental bacterial enrichment is explored, with goals to reduce metals and acid leaching. MICP has been explored for remediation applications and stabilization of mine waste. Here, we utilize a native bacterial enrichment to promote MICP on seven mine waste samples with variability in acid production and extent of toxic metal leaching.
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