Ranked amongst the strongest departments in the world, UBC Psychology is a leader in innovative and impactful psychological research.

Our faculty are well known for their research expertise in happiness, language acquisition, gambling, child development, gender roles, environmental behaviour, cognition, neuroscience and more.

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New research: How children decide who and what to trust

 
A new study co-authored by Dr. Susan Birch suggests children begin to think more critically about confidence by age 8.

SPSP Blog: Can family and friends make or break a marriage?

 
Family and friend relationships are important, but the quality of the marriage matters most, says Dr. Rosie Shrout.

Anticipating discrimination takes a toll on daily health

 
The study found that this mental state of bracing is common in daily life and it significantly impacts people’s mental and physical health.
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Research

Research, Spotlight

Exploring Autism and the Wandering Mind

September 15, 2026
Q&A, Research

Back-to-school Q&A: How social anxiety affects children’s social lives

September 8, 2026
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Announcement, Funding, Research

UBC Psychology researchers receive federal funding from SSHRC to address social challenges

July 21, 2026
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