Past research has found a robust effect of prejudice against atheists in largely Christian-dominated (belief-oriented) samples. We propose that religious centrality of beliefs vs. practices influences attitudes toward atheists, such that religious groups emphasizing beliefs perceive non-believers more negatively than believers, while groups emphasizing practices perceive non-practicing individu...

This paper presents an analysis of the degree to which attitudes towards an Internet-based simulation depend on how satisfied participants are with the software used. The theoretical model also specifies how the individual characteristics of the participants also may have an impact on user satisfaction and general attitudes towards Internet-based simulations. The research shows that the individ...

Using data from approximately 30,000 individuals in over 30 countries, we find evidence that an individual’s pro-environment attitudes and behavioral intentions to pay higher taxes to protect the natural environment are positively associated with her attitudes toward civic cooperation. The influence of civic cooperation on environmental attitudes varies with the level of development and the env...

Condom negotiation among young Black men who have sex with men in the Southern United States was explored using the theory of reasoned action. Fifty-four (18- to 29-year-old) males participated in nine focus group interviews. Discussions elicited condom use and negotiation attitudes, beliefs and social norms. Positive personal attitudes (respect of self, personal health concerns) and high negot...

Abstract Building on the notions of soft or “high commitment” Human Resource Management , the relationship between human resource practices and work outcomes is an increasingly researched topic in human resource management . Founded upon a theory Y approach of employees as active,self-controlled human beings who like work, seek responsibility, and serve objectives to which they are committed, s...

background: nursing education is mostly conducted through electronic educational programs. we aimed at assessing the iranian postgraduate nursing students’ skills and attitudes regarding the electronic education. materials and methods: ninety‑seven postgraduate nursing students were surveyed using questionnaires assessing their individual‑social and educational characteristics, electronic educa...