Political Scientists Say Gender Equity Is Key to Happiness
To be happier, we should elect more women to political office. Political scientists say the results are quite clear: In countries where more women hold elected office, people are happier. There is strong, consistent evidence that promoting gender equality in...
The Psychology of Government Fraud – The George Santos Effect and Twice Quoted in The Southern California Register in January 23
Citizens must pay attention lest they continue to put people in positions of power who are self-serving rather than public servants.
Announcing a New Blog with Psychology Today
I have loved reading Psychology Today ever since my first psychology class as a high school junior. So I consider it a huge honor to have been invited to blog on their site. They have asked me to cover “Where Women Govern” as it relates to corruption and happiness. Here’s blog number two!
Are Women in Government Less Corrupt Than Men?
From 2001 to 2018, 7 percent of defendants in financial scandals in the U.S. were women. Swedish scholars found that women mayors reduce corruption risks and corruption levels during the first term in office. Researchers concluded women mayors who do not adapt to corrupt networks are not re-elected.