results two hundred eighty nine hiv infected patients were interviewed by the trainers, out of which 90.3% and 9.7% were male and female, respectively. most participants (47.8%) were in 30 - 39 years old age group. sixty two point two percent of participants experienced external stigma and 98.62% subjects reported internal stigma. significant associations between the cities and some items inclu...

People often treat diversity as an objective feature of situations that everyone perceives similarly. The current research shows, however, that disagreement often exists over whether a group is diverse. We argue that diversity judgments diverge because they are social perceptions that reflect, in part, individuals' motivations and experiences, including concerns about how a group would treat th...

Researchers have suggested that perceptions of discrimination may vary depending on place of birth and the length of time spent living in the U.S., variables related to acculturation. However, the existing literature provides a mixed picture, with data suggesting that the effects of acculturation on perceptions of discrimination vary by race and other sociodemographic factors. This study evalua...

Abstract For means of communication, persuasion is a natural and critical part conveying message. Data visualizations, being communication themselves, are used as rhetorical instruments, but how they persuade has yet to be fully understood. Based on George Campbell’s theory, this paper presents the results an empirical study testing effectiveness appeals emotion through proximity techniques – c...

The contribution of the feelings-as-information hypothesis to our understanding of the role of affect in judgment and decision making is discussed. Basic principles and regularities in how affective feelings guide judgments and decisions are then identified. Based on these principles and regularities, it is argued that the role of feelings in judgment and decision making may be more adaptive th...

The homeless are a vulnerable population in many respects. Those experiencing homelessness not only experience personal and economic hardship they also frequently face discrimination and exclusion because of their housing status. Although past research has shown that identifying with multiple groups can buffer against the negative consequences of discrimination on well-being, it remains to be s...