HumaneSpot Spotlight Selections for February 3, 2010

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February 3, 2010

 

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Transitioning From Myth to Math

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 2/2/2010

 

 

 

 

Last week I wrote about research evidence showing that stories are more persuasive than data-intensive appeals when it comes to reaching most audiences. Here's some more evidence provided by the same source (nonprofit marketing guru Andy Goodman) suggesting that people more readily believe an individual's story than data describing the context of that individual's situation. Advocates should recognize the difference and avoid having the same bias themselves.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Examination of the Potential Role of Pet Ownership, Human Social Support and Pet Attachment...

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 1/31/2010; Original Item from 2010

 

 

 

 

Researchers examined the relationship between companion animal ownership and psychological health among the general population and found that neither pet ownership nor one's attachment level with predicts the loneliness levels of individuals living alone.

by Anthrozoos

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3580

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pork Producers Study Footprint

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 1/30/2010; Original Item from 2010

 

 

 

 

Research conducted by the University of Arkansas found that manure management is a significant factor in carbon emissions, while transportation plays a more minor role; more than 25% of the carbon footprint of pork products occurs at the retail store and home level, according to these findings.

by University of Arkansas

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3577

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

British Public Opinion on Hunting

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 1/29/2010; Original Item from 2004

 

 

 

 

This summary of public opinion polls was compiled by Support Hunting Association, a coalition of pro-hunting advocates. It summarizes British public opinion on hunting between 1997 and 2004, concluding that there is minimal public support for a ban on fox hunting.

by Support Hunting Association

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The Cove" Puts Health Risk at Forefront, Japanese Not Convinced

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 1/28/2010; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

"The Cove," a documentary about dolphin hunting in Japan, emphasizes the health risks of consuming dolphin meat, which has been found to contain high levels of mercury. Japanese authorities, however, say they remain unconvinced of the potential danger.

by Kyodo News

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effects of Having Pets at Home on Children's Attitudes toward Popular and Unpopular Animals

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 1/27/2010; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This report covers three surveys of Slovakian school children to determine the effects of keeping pets on the attitudes of children on three unpopular animals. Research findings suggest that having a pet at home positively affects the attitudes of children toward both popular and unpopular animals.

by Anthrozoos

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3571