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Stories and societies: World Beliefs Survey, part two

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

Beliefs about the groups that we’re part of, like political and religious beliefs, inevitably involve stories. Many of these stories involve actions and consequences (things that happened), or relationships between groups, and many of them tell us what we ought … Continue reading →

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What Americans believe: World Beliefs Survey, part one

Posted on 8 December 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

It’s high time I fulfilled my commitment to the people who completed my online World Beliefs survey and let people know what I learned in my dissertation research. (Thanks, again, to all of my friends, friends of friends, and helpful … Continue reading →

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Is every story a journey?

Posted on 25 November 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

On a refreshingly cloudy afternoon last July, I faced the last big hurdle in earning my Ph.D. in psychology: “defending” my dissertation. People in other departments, at other universities, tell me this can be a grueling event, but my department … Continue reading →

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“Salutations,” said the voice.

Posted on 10 November 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

Welcome to my new blog!  I’m planning to use this space to work on ideas for my writing projects, and I hope that some of you will take the time to share your thoughts with me in return.  Thanks for … Continue reading →

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