May 8, 2014
Concordia in the news
Posted on December 9, 2013
Researchers in the news
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:
- In a study led by Mia Consalvo, professor in the Department of Communication Studies, in collaboration with colleagues from Colorado State University, Syracuse University, Hofstra University and the University of Toronto found that a male gamer who chooses to play as a female character will still display signs of his true gender. The research is featured in CBS News, The Toronto Telegraph, Vancouver Desi, CDEACF, ANI News, The Free Press Journal, Mizo News, The Sentinel, Kopalniawiedzy (Polish-language) and Xakep (Russian-language).
- 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 Forbes, Terrafemina, Madame Figaro, Grazia, Medisite, Okezone (Indonesian-language)