Double standard? The use of performance-enhancing products
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 12:20
in Psychology & Sociology
When professional athletes are found to be using performance-enhancing drugs, many people consider this an unfair advantage and say they are cheating. But when another person uses the same drug to overcome a disease or behavioral issue, society is more forgiving. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that people are more forgiving when the benefit is personal.