WildcatTue, Aug 26, 2008 Science daily has a fascinating take on the issue of : "Healthy People And Enhancement Drugs"
Healthy people are more willing to take drugs to enhance traits that are not fundamental to their identity.
According to a new study, people's willingness to take a pill or drug depends on whether the trait the drug promises to enhance is one they consider fundamental.
"We suggest that people's willingness to take psychological enhancements will largely depend on beliefs about whether those enhancements will alter characteristics considered fundamental to self-identity," the authors write.
"Together, this research converges to highlight the importance of identity expression and preservation in governing the choices and lives of consumers,"
Science daily has a fascinating take on the issue of : "Healthy People And Enhancement Drugs"
Healthy people are more willing to take drugs to enhance traits that are not fundamental to their identity.
According to a new study, people's willingness to take a pill or drug depends on whether the trait the drug promises to enhance is one they consider fundamental.
"We suggest that people's willingness to take psychological enhancements will largely depend on beliefs about whether those enhancements will alter characteristics considered fundamental to self-identity," the authors write.
"Together, this research converges to highlight the importance of identity expression and preservation in governing the choices and lives of consumers,"
Source: University of Chicago Press Journals (2008, August 25). Healthy People And Enhancement Drugs. ScienceDaily. Retrieved August 26, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080822131309.htm#