May 5, 2014

The scholarly work of Concordia faculty and researchers informs and improves society on many issues that affect our daily lives. Visit the Research section to read news stories involving research at Concordia, or read the most recent items here:   

• Research conducted by Gad Saad, professor in the Department of Marketing, investigates how the “framing effect” concept can be applied to mate selection. The study found that the framing effect is stronger in women than it is in men. The study is discussed in Time Magazine, Daily Mail (UK), Express (UK), ABC News Radio, KNEB, KVNU, WFIN, KMBZ, News Hour 24, Truth Dive, Smash Hits, Top News Today, Congoo, WO Popular, Albuquerque Express, Knoxville Times, Georgia Daily News, Trending Neswsroom, Justice for Men and Boys (blog), Lailas Blog, India 4 U, Spy Ghana and One Newspage.
  
  
• An international study conducted by Adam Radomsky, professor in the Department of Psychology, in collaboration with 15 other researchers worldwide, found that 94 per cent of all people experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images and/or impulses. The results of this study means that therapists can focus on applying effective treatments for OCD that will work cross-culturally. Coverage can be found in Daily Life.
  
  
• Jim Pfaus, professor in the Department of Psychology, and Jeffrey Mogil, psychology professor at McGill University, have investigated the direct impact of pain on sexual behaviour in mice. Their research reveals that women in pain are more likely to say no to sex than their male counterparts. The research is featured in The Pioneer.

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