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New research: The zero-sum mindset

Dr. Friedrich Götz explored the “zero-sum mindset”—a general worldview in which one person’s gain must come at the expense of another person.

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How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off

Research led by psychology professor Dr. Amori Mikami examined the effects of quitting social media versus using it more intentionally.

Seasonal change can affect people’s moods — and their moral values

Seasonal change can affect people’s moods — and their moral values

In the Conversation Canada, Ian Hohm and Dr. Mark Schaller share how regular seasonal shifts in people’s moral values.

Supporting research excellence: UBC Psychology researchers receive federal funding

Supporting research excellence: UBC Psychology researchers receive federal funding

Congratulations to UBC Psychology researchers who received funding from the SSHRC 2024 Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants.

People’s moral values change with the seasons

People’s moral values change with the seasons

New UBC Psychology research reveals seasonality in people’s moral values, which has potential implications for politics, law and health—including the timing of elections and court cases.

UBC Psychology gains Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology

UBC Psychology gains Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology

Dr. Amori Mikami, known for her research on childhood peer relationships and ADHD interventions, is one of UBC’s new Canada Research Chairs.

New book by Dr. Wolfgang Linden examines how to stop controlling the uncontrollable

New book by Dr. Wolfgang Linden examines how to stop controlling the uncontrollable

Dr. Linden joins us for a Q&A where he shares insights and examples on missed opportunities—and what readers can learn from his book.

UBC-led psychology research reveals one daily act of kindness fights loneliness

UBC-led psychology research reveals one daily act of kindness fights loneliness

Keeping chronic loneliness at bay could be as simple as incorporating one act of kindness a day into your self-care routine.

Beyond the Webcam Mirror: How Self-Monitoring Affects Our Understanding of Emotions

Beyond the Webcam Mirror: How Self-Monitoring Affects Our Understanding of Emotions

Have you ever felt hyper-aware of yourself while on a webcam? Manlu Liu, a 3rd year Ph.D student takes this question a step further: how does self-monitoring reshape our connection with others?

Psychology faculty receive SSHRC Insight Development Grants

Psychology faculty receive SSHRC Insight Development Grants

Congratulations to the UBC Psychology researchers who received SSHRC Insight Development Grants.