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University of Virginia: Staying Neutral Can Hurt Your Reputation, Study Finds
January 16, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:

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Staying neutral can hurt your reputation, study finds

By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu

People shouldn't be afraid to say what they think, and new research from the University of Virginia bears that out.

Across 11 studies in North America, researchers found people who claim neutrality on controversial issues are . . .

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