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2023

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Moral Salience And Conditional Altruism: Reconciling Jekyll And Hyde Paradoxes, James Konow Dec 2023

Moral Salience And Conditional Altruism: Reconciling Jekyll And Hyde Paradoxes, James Konow

Economics Faculty Works

Many recent studies have revealed an economically and socially important paradox: people sometimes behave morally in certain situations but then behave immorally (or less morally) under conditions that differ for reasons that seem morally irrelevant. These patterns are inconsistent with both theories of rational self-interest as well as with theories that incorporate stable social preferences. This paper introduces a parsimonious and tractable theory of moral salience and conditional altruism that is consistent with anomalies involving uncertainty, exit options, the ability to take from others, and the possibility to destroy or create earnings of others. The proposed framework is general enough …

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Virtue Preferences: Jekyll And Hyde Paradoxes With Sanctions, James Konow Nov 2023

Virtue Preferences: Jekyll And Hyde Paradoxes With Sanctions, James Konow

Economics Faculty Works

Jekyll and Hyde paradoxes refer to the fact that people sometimes behave morally in certain situations but then behave immorally (or, at least, less morally) under conditions that differ for reasons that seem morally irrelevant. Observational and experimental studies confirm the economic and social importance of these phenomena, which are inconsistent both with rational self-interest as well as with theories that add stable moral preferences. This paper presents a theory that reconciles various of these phenomena, including the depressing effects on moral behavior of experimentally introducing options to take the earnings of others, to delegate decisions and to remain ignorant …

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The Invincible Gender Gap In Political Ambition, Richard L. Fox, Jennifer L. Lawless Oct 2023

The Invincible Gender Gap In Political Ambition, Richard L. Fox, Jennifer L. Lawless

Political Science and International Relations Faculty Works

When we uncovered a large gender gap in political ambition in the early 2000s, our research highlighted how far the United States was from gender parity in politics. Given marked increases in women’s numeric representation throughout the past two decades, many might expect the gender gap in political ambition to have begun to close. Results from our new study of potential candidates, however, reveal that the magnitude of the gender gap is just as large 20 years later, and two primary explanations persist as well. We posit that even though candidate recruitment has propelled more women into electoral politics, patterns …

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Supporting The “Virtuous Cycle” In Urban Ecosystems: How Research Can Inform Plans, Policies, And Projects That Impact Urban Resilience, Michele Romilini, Sophie S. Parker, Gregory B. Pauly, Eric M. Wood Aug 2023

Supporting The “Virtuous Cycle” In Urban Ecosystems: How Research Can Inform Plans, Policies, And Projects That Impact Urban Resilience, Michele Romilini, Sophie S. Parker, Gregory B. Pauly, Eric M. Wood

Center for Urban Resilience Scholarship

No abstract provided.

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Predictors Of Sexual Victimization Among Autistic And Non-Autistic College Students, Natalie Libster, Connie Kasari, Alexandra Sturm Jul 2023

Predictors Of Sexual Victimization Among Autistic And Non-Autistic College Students, Natalie Libster, Connie Kasari, Alexandra Sturm

Psychological Science Faculty Works

Purpose. This study examined predictors of sexual victimization among autistic and non-autistic college students. Specifically, we aimed to determine whether autistic students are more likely than non-autistic students to experience unwanted sexual contact and sexual assault, controlling for co-occurring diagnoses. We also aimed to determine whether students with other disabilities, specifically ADHD, learning disability (LD), and psychological disorders, are more likely than students without these disabilities to experience unwanted sexual contact and sexual assault. Methods. Autistic students (n=270) and non-autistic students (n=270) who had participated in a nationwide survey were matched on demographic characteristics and co-occurring diagnoses. Logistic regression analyses …

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Powerpoint - Post-Planting Biodiversity Inventory, Center For Urban Resilience Mar 2023

Powerpoint - Post-Planting Biodiversity Inventory, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

No abstract provided.

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Lesson Plan - Post-Planting Biodiversity Inventory, Center For Urban Resilience Mar 2023

Lesson Plan - Post-Planting Biodiversity Inventory, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

The purpose of this lesson is to conduct post-planting biodiversity inventories

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Powerpoint - Attracting Pollinators, Center For Urban Resilience Mar 2023

Powerpoint - Attracting Pollinators, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

No abstract provided.

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Leveraging Environmental Stewardship Mapping And Assessment Research As A Relational Process For Ecology With Cities, Bemmy Jennifer Maharramli, Michele Romolini Jan 2023

Leveraging Environmental Stewardship Mapping And Assessment Research As A Relational Process For Ecology With Cities, Bemmy Jennifer Maharramli, Michele Romolini

Center for Urban Resilience Scholarship

Increasingly, scholars, policy makers, and others have put forth that governance and management of urban environments requires a consideration of cities as social-ecological systems, necessitating involvement from a broad range of actors. Yet the research on environmental governance and development of tools to support it is often completed for rather than with those responsible for carrying out the work. We examined a university-led research e􀀀ort on urban environmental stewardship in Los Angeles (LA), USA. A university urban research center conducted an environmental StewardshipMapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP) in Los Angeles County, which draws upon network analysis andGIS to better understand …

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Poc In Lis Summit 2023 Impact Report, Aisha Conner-Gaten, Nataly Blas, Jennifer Masunaga, Marisa Ramirez, Jessea Young Jan 2023

Poc In Lis Summit 2023 Impact Report, Aisha Conner-Gaten, Nataly Blas, Jennifer Masunaga, Marisa Ramirez, Jessea Young

LMU Librarian Publications & Presentations

While there are many conferences for information workers, very few highlight the voices of marginalized identities and provide a platform for discussion for their research interests. According to a 2010 American Library Association survey, 88% of credentialed librarians identify as white. In our vision for this summit and the future of libraries, People of Color in Library and Information Science Summit at Loyola Marymount University encouraged the representation of diverse topics and perspectives and as a part of this work acknowledged that the racial disparities we see in the library and information science (LIS) field reflect inequities in other parts …

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Complex And Varied: Factors Related To The Research Productivity Of Academic Librarians In The United States, Kristin Hoffman, Selinda Adelle Berg, Kristine R. Brancolini, Marie Kennedy Jan 2023

Complex And Varied: Factors Related To The Research Productivity Of Academic Librarians In The United States, Kristin Hoffman, Selinda Adelle Berg, Kristine R. Brancolini, Marie Kennedy

LMU Librarian Publications & Presentations

Academic librarians face multiple barriers in conducting the research that is expected in their work, yet they still manage to successfully complete it. This study aimed to identify the factors that contribute to their success. Through an online survey sent via email to a random sample of academic librarians in the United States, we gathered and analyzed quantitative data about education and experience, demographics, success factor statements, and research productivity to determine which factors are related to increased research output. We found that three categories of factors—Individual Attributes, Peers and Community, and Institutional Structures and Supports—contribute positively to overall research …

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Investigating The Effects Of Message Framing On College Students' Risk Perceptions And Protective Responses To Adenovirus, Shawna Dias, Romy Rw Jan 2023

Investigating The Effects Of Message Framing On College Students' Risk Perceptions And Protective Responses To Adenovirus, Shawna Dias, Romy Rw

Communication Studies Faculty Works

The purpose of this study is to investigate how message framing influences people’s risk perceptions, protective action decision making, and behavioral response. We make a case for both revising and extending the use of the protective action decision model (PADM) and message framing theory to examine the message characteristics of the adenovirus warnings during this crisis event, as well as participants’ impressions and behavioral responses to health risk communication messages. The data were collected from three focus group sessions, held at the University of Maryland. We found evidence to suggest that fear appeals and efficacy focused messaging may increase the …

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A Qualitative Inquiry Into The Role Of Communication In Reputation Management During Compounding Health Crises, Shawna Dias, Romy Rw Jan 2023

A Qualitative Inquiry Into The Role Of Communication In Reputation Management During Compounding Health Crises, Shawna Dias, Romy Rw

Communication Studies Faculty Works

This research aims to evaluate how organizations manage their reputations with publics through compounding crises. The research applies concepts of public relations and crisis management, including situational crisis communication theory and organization-public relationship management. The research investigates a case of compounding health crises at a prominent American University, and assesses how communication managers prioritized publics and issue response, coordinated their communication strategies, and revised their communication practices in the wake of the compounding crises. Interviews were conducted with the three public relations managers who managed the events, and analysis was conducted on the University’s published social media content and artifacts …

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A Model Research Methods Training Program: Implications For The Curriculum, Kristine R. Brancolini, Marie Kennedy Jan 2023

A Model Research Methods Training Program: Implications For The Curriculum, Kristine R. Brancolini, Marie Kennedy

LMU Librarian Publications & Presentations

The majority of academic librarians in the US are employed by their insti-tutions either on tenure track, similar to teaching faculty, or they have some form of status that requires them to conduct and share the results of research to receive annual salary increases, achieve tenure or continuing employment, and/or gain promotion or enhanced ranking. Research published during the past two decades, however, confirms that most academic librarians enter the profession perceiving themselves to be unprepared for conducting research. To address deficiencies and alleviate anxieties surrounding research, the authors created a continuing educa-tion program for novice academic librarian researchers, the …

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