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Paul Hanel

Research assistant professor, University of Essex
My research interests include social, personality, political, and cross-cultural psychology as well as science communication and research methods.

A significant part of my empirical work includes human values (e.g., freedom, loyalty, security). Among other things I am interested in how people perceive the values of other people, and whether living in cities or countries in which other people share one's values has positive effects on one's well-being.

Currently, I am especially interested in similarities between groups of people. While people often tend to assume that values, attitudes, and abilities differ between, for example, women and men, younger and older people, or people from different countries, the amount of similarities between these groups is on average pretty large, typically between 80 and 95%. In my research I investigate the effects of highlighting similarities between groups of people.

For a full list of my publications see my Google Scholar profile
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=huR7aNgAAAAJ&hl=en

US election: voters are less divided than often thought on major issues – new research

Jul 30, 2024 14:17 pm UTC| Politics

In the run-up to the US election, Republican and Democratic voters are often described as deeply divided. But our new research suggests that these perceptions are exaggerated and that these groups are actually...

Economy

Gold Prices Slide as US-China Trade Talks Lift Risk Sentiment

Gold prices dropped in Asian trading on Wednesday, weighed down by improved risk appetite following news of upcoming high-level trade talks between the U.S. and China. Spot gold slipped 1.3% to $3,384.71 an ounce, while...

£34 Billion Boost: India-UK FTA Redefines Economic Ties

India and the United Kingdom on May 6, 2025, signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the vision of hugely augmenting economic cooperation, trade, and jobs. The agreement incorporates substantial tariff...

Japan’s Service Sector Rebounds in April, Easing Economic Concerns

Japans service sector returned to growth in April, marking a positive shift after stagnation in March, according to the latest au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The PMI climbed to 52.4 from...

Dollar Steadies as Markets Await Fed Decision and U.S.-China Trade Talks

The U.S. dollar held steady Wednesday ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve policy meeting, with investors cautious amid an uncertain economic outlook and renewed capital outflows from Asian markets. News of upcoming...

RBNZ Flags Global Volatility Risks but Says Banks Remain Resilient

New Zealands Reserve Bank (RBNZ) warned Wednesday that financial system risks have risen due to heightened global economic uncertainty, but affirmed the countrys banking sector remains well-capitalized and resilient....

Politics

Ukraine Drone Strikes Disrupt Moscow Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit for WWII Commemoration

Ukraine launched a third consecutive day of drone strikes on Moscow, forcing major airports in the Russian capital to temporarily shut down just as Chinese President Xi Jinping was set to arrive for World War II Victory...

Biden Slams Trump’s Ukraine Stance as “Modern-Day Appeasement” of Russia

Former U.S. President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trumps reported suggestion that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia, calling it a modern-day appeasement that would fail to satisfy Moscow. In an interview...

Xi Jinping Visits Russia to Strengthen China-Russia Ties Amid U.S. Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a four-day visit to Russia on Wednesday, offering a key diplomatic win for President Vladimir Putin amid global isolation over the war in Ukraine. The visit aims to reinforce...

Trump Confirms Israel Not Included in Upcoming Middle East Trip

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday he will not be visiting Israel during his upcoming tour of the Middle East, which includes stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking to reporters at...

Carney Pushes Back on Trump Over Tariffs, Rejects Annexation Talk

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, firmly rejecting the idea of Canada ever becoming the 51st state. Carney, elected on April 28 on a promise to oppose U.S....

Science

Kennedy Sets September Deadline to Uncover Autism Causes Amid Controversy

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a bold plan to identify the cause of autism by September 2025. Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Kennedy declared a global...

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

Museums have tons of data, and AI could make it more accessible − but standardizing and organizing it across fields won’t be easy

Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see museum collections are filled with all this and more....

Technology

OpenAI to Reduce Revenue Share with Microsoft Amid Restructuring

OpenAI plans to cut the percentage of revenue it shares with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) as part of its evolving business strategy, according to a report by The Information. The ChatGPT creator has scaled back a significant...

Samsung Acquires Masimo’s Audio Unit for $350M to Boost Global Sound Tech Edge

Samsung Electronics announced Wednesday that its subsidiary, Harman International, will acquire the audio division of U.S.-based Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI) for $350 million. The strategic acquisition aims to enhance...

Apple Faces Court Order Over App Store Fees, But Financial Impact Seen as Minimal

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is under renewed legal pressure after a U.S. court ordered it to immediately open its App Store to more competition, citing noncompliance with a 2021 injunction. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez...

Nvidia Faces New U.S. Bill to Monitor AI Chip Sales and Exports to China

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is expected to face increased regulatory scrutiny under a forthcoming U.S. bill that would enhance tracking of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips after they are sold, according to a report by...

OpenAI Maintains Nonprofit Control Amid Investor Pushback and Musk Lawsuit

OpenAI has reversed course on a major restructuring plan, announcing that its nonprofit parent will retain control over the company, limiting CEO Sam Altmans authority. The move follows criticism and legal pressure,...