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Study overviewTo create a detailed picture of the state of pluralistic ignorance for climate policy, we use a large stratified sample of US adults (N = 6,119) through the Ipsos eNation Omnibus nationally representative panel to compare public opinion on climate change to perceptions of popularity of those same opinions. We commissioned this panel to oversample less-populous states to assess the extent of pluralistic ignorance for each state with greater precision, and aiming for a 10% margin of error for all states. For the full sample, this sample size is more than 80% powered to detect small national levels of pluralistic ignorance…

When companies released social media statements about women’s empowerment for this year’s International Women’s Day, their Twitter accounts said:Gender Pay Gap Bot”, he was ready to call out to those who were not taking the walk.For each tweet praising the accomplishments and value of a company’s female employees, the bot responded with a reply tweet detailing the respective company’s publicly available gender pay gap data.While interesting, this series of events has spotlighted the issue of ‘social wash’ – the practice of companies making misleading, exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims about managing social risks and issues. Masu. Data on this type of…

(Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) The coronavirus outbreak has changed many aspects of public life since 2020, including how Americans work, go to school, and participate in religious services. Recently, restrictions on public activities have been lifted in many places, and Americans are becoming increasingly accustomed to returning to normal activities. To gain insight into how Americans are viewing the impact of COVID-19 in their lives, a recent Pew Research Center survey found what has been important to them during the pandemic. Respondents were asked to explain in their own words what had changed and what had become less important. (A random…

Since the acronym “ESG” (environmental, social, and governance) was coined in 2005, and until recently, its fortunes were steadily growing. To take one example, there has been a fivefold growth in internet searches for ESG since 2019, even as searches for “CSR” (corporate social responsibility)—an earlier area of focus more reflective of corporate engagement than changes to a core business model—have declined. Across industries, geographies, and company sizes, organizations have been allocating more resources toward improving ESG. More than 90 percent of S&P 500 companies now publish ESG reports in some form, as do approximately 70 percent of Russell 1000 companies. In…

Exposure to social stress was associated with accelerated aging of the immune system, according to a recently published NIA-funded study. PNAS. The body’s immune system changes with age, but these changes are highly variable. The study, led by UCLA researchers, investigated whether social stressors promote weakened immune systems. Researchers analyzed data from more than 5,500 participants in the Health and Retirement Study, a nationally representative longitudinal study of Americans age 50 and older. Researchers measured stress by analyzing responses to questions about exposure to different types of social stress, including: and other life events such as discrimination, trauma, and unemployment.…

Social capital—or the presence of networks, relationships, shared norms, and trust among individuals, teams, and business leaders—is the glue that holds organizations together. When teams feel connected, they tend to get more work done and do it faster. When colleagues trust their managers and one another, they tend to be more engaged, more willing to go beyond minimum work requirements, more likely to stick around, and, as research shows, more likely to recommend that others join their organization. Social capital matters to an organization’s performance. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, connections in the workplace have been in…

Diamond, L., Drutman, L., Lindberg, T., Kalmoe, N. P. & Mason, L. Opinion: Americans increasingly believe violence is justified if the other side wins. Politico (1 October, 2020).Drutman, L. Breaking the Two-party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America (Oxford Univ. Press, 2020).Finkel, E. J. et al. Political sectarianism in America. Science 370, 533–536 (2020). This article discusses the causes and consequences of a concept related to affective polarization — political sectarianism — which involves othering, aversion and moralization.Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Pew Research Center. Large majority of the public views prosecution of capitol rioters as ‘very important’.…

Over the past few years, companies have come under pressure from a variety of stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, and the communities in which they operate, to take public stances on high-profile social and political movements. I’m here. And there were many movements to talk about, including Black Lives Matter, abortion laws, and LGBTQ+ rights, to name a few. But many business leaders aren’t sure what the right course of action is. Should they speak out on issues of social impact or remain silent on the sidelines? In this PROvoke Media podcast, Andrea Hegelgans, Managing Director of Social Engagement Issues…

Written by Jonathan JosephsBBC News business reporterJuly 20, 2022image caption, US Supreme Court’s decision to restrict abortion rights sparked mass demonstrations and was opposed by many businesses“Shut up and make an Oreo.”Darryl Brewster reflects on discussions about child nutrition and the safe use of ingredients on the board of American food giant Nabisco. It was back in 2004 when, as president, he was trying to make biscuits and other products healthier. However, one of the directors wanted him to keep the company solely focused on making biscuits and making profits for shareholders. Eventually, changes were made, including the removal of…

What is social justice? Social justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society. Originally a religious concept, it became more loosely conceptualized as a just organization of social institutions that provides access to economic benefits. It is sometimes called “distributive justice.” Social justice is a broad term, and there are many variations in how advocates apply the perspective. However, social justice analysis focuses heavily on social determinants such as racial wealth disparities and unequal access to health care. Some applications related to social justice, such as critical race theory, have become battlegrounds in…