An APPC-led study finds that people generally opt to offer flattering feedback to make others feel good about themselves, unless the stranger is unlikable.
Research Findings
‘I Will Vote’: Using Future-Oriented Frames to Motivate Voters
Research by APPC scholars shows that exposure to future-oriented frames, like "I Will Vote" stickers, increases voting intentions.
With Bird Flu in Raw Milk, Many Still Do Not Know Risks of Consuming It
An APPC survey finds that, despite potential bird flu contamination, many Americans do not know that raw milk poses greater health risks than pasteurized milk.
Over 1 in 3 Adults in Households With Guns Do Not Store All in Locked Locations
Despite the increased risk of injury and death, over a third of gun owners do not store all their firearms in a locked location, an APPC survey finds.
How a ‘Conspiracy Mindset’ Promotes Acceptance of Vaccine Misinformation, and How to Counter It
A paper reviewing APPC research during the pandemic finds a "conspiracy mindset" was a major factor in resistance to Covid vaccination.
Nearly Half of Adults Mistakenly Think Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh Risks
An APPC survey reveals that 48% of U.S. adults incorrectly think that the benefits of taking aspirin every day outweigh the risks.
Most Americans Favor School Vaccination Requirements, but Support Is Rising for Opt-Out Options
Most U.S. adults support school vaccination requirements and policies requiring children to be vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella, an APPC study finds.
