Study shows vivid language used to assure whistleblowers of protection instead evokes fear

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 13:30 in Psychology & Sociology

A new study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Providence College has found that vivid language intended to assure potential whistleblowers they will be protected from retaliation is instead likely to evoke fear and make them less likely to report misconduct.

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