Gamblers under the influence of alcohol place higher bets after losses
A new study from the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC examined the effects of alcohol on irrational decisions.
UBC study finds siblings of problem gamblers also impulsive, prone to risk-taking
The study is the first to investigate vulnerabilities to gambling disorder by looking at siblings.
Climate explained: Why are climate change skeptics often right-wing conservatives?
UBC Psychology researchers on why climate change skeptics are often right-wing conservatives and what is driving the partisan divide.
UBC Psychology faculty and graduate students receive SSHRC funding to advance their research
This investment will fund psychology research in areas including infant moral development, human social attention, daily stress and coping, bilingualism, and religion and the environment.
New study paves way for how we communicate climate change information
New research by Yu Luo and Dr. Jiaying Zhao seeks to encourage climate change action amongst both liberals and conservatives.
New study investigates influence of Tylenol on mind wandering
The study, by Sumeet Mutti Jaswal and Dr. Todd Handy, claims that Tylenol can affect a person’s ability to concentrate.
UBC Psychology researchers receive national research funding from NSERC
UBC Psychology researchers recently received new and continued funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling
An increasingly popular feature of modern video games is attracting gamers who share the beliefs and behaviours of problem gamblers, new UBC Psychology research has found.
Brandon Forys wins prestigious UBC undergraduate awards
Join us in congratulating Brandon Forys for receiving the HSBC Emerging Leader Scholarship, the designation of Wesbrook Scholar, and the Suedfeld Scholar Award.
New funding extends impact of UBC’s Centre for Gambling Research
A renewed investment of $1.36 million over five years from the B.C. government and BCLC will allow the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC to continue its research to reduce harms related to gambling.