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Browse articles regarding the most relevant psychological research on
human-animal-relationships.
Feeling threatened by vegetarianism?
Perceived threat of vegetarianism leads to a pushback against „farm animals“.
Bringing animals closer to humans
When highlighting human-anmial-similarity, the framing direction becomes crucial.
How to Stay a Meat Eater
Cognitive Dissonance is a term coined by Leon Festinger after investigating an apocalypse-cult. It can show itself in the „meat-paradox“, trigger psychological stress and defense action.
Carnism
Carnism is the ideology underlying animal exploitation. It is uphold by a variety of defense mechanisms and unchallenged assumptions.
Death reminders lower attitudes towards animals
Being reminded of death while emphasizing creatureliness resulted in lower attitude ratings towards animals.
Identification with Animals
Identification with animals is a promising new approach to research attitudes towards animals. There are three different ways in which we can identify with animals.
The Personality Behind Eating Animals
People who eat meat can be differentiated regarding a set of traits. Psychological research suggests a link between meat eating and social dominance as well as right-wing-authoritarianism.
Solidarity with Animals
Researchers found that solidarity with animals can predict animal activism, willingness to donate, and other important outcomes. Ways of increasing solidarity are discussed.
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