NAME EFFECT

The Project

"Name Effect" is an innovative project designed to explore the psychological and social impact of names on individuals and society as a whole. The project aims to investigate how names influence perceptions, behaviors, and outcomes in various contexts, including education, employment, and social interactions.

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Team Comments

Addressing Inequality: Research has shown that individuals with certain names, often associated with particular cultural, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds, may face discrimination or biased treatment in various spheres of life, such as employment, education, and social interactions. By examining

Data Accessibility and Privacy Concerns: Accessing comprehensive and reliable data on names and their associated outcomes while respecting individuals' privacy can be challenging. To address this, the project team collaborated with institutions and organizations that collect anonymized data on demog

Expanded Research Scope: With additional time, the project could explore more nuanced aspects of name-related phenomena, such as the intersectionality of names with other identity markers (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status) and the differential effects of names in various geographic regions o