Research

Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you

Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you

In the Conversation Canada, Vasileia Karasavva and Dr. Amori Mikami share how social media use can enhance overall mental well-being and foster more meaningful social connections.

Player defeating his opponent and winning at chess

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.

UBC Psychology faculty members share insights in TED Talks

UBC Psychology faculty members share insights in TED Talks

Over the years, UBC Psychology faculty have taken to the TED Talks stage to share groundbreaking insights that challenge conventional wisdom.

Photo of a group of people, sitting together in a casual setting, are all focused on their smartphones, scrolling through social media

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.

Psychology PhD students receive 2024 Killam Doctoral Scholarships

Psychology PhD students receive 2024 Killam Doctoral Scholarships

Congratulations to Gabrielle Ibasco, Kiarah O’Kane, and Mathilde Rioux, who received 2024 Killam Doctoral Scholarships.

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.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Shayden Schofield-Lewis

Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Shayden Schofield-Lewis

Shayden Schofield-Lewis is a behavioural neuroscience PhD student conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Stan Floresco.

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.

Psychology undergraduate students recognized for research excellence

Psychology undergraduate students recognized for research excellence

Three UBC Psychology Honours students were recognized with the Laureates of the CPA 2024 Certificate of Academic Excellence award.

Tackling poverty: Dr. Jiaying Zhao’s passion for equality

Tackling poverty: Dr. Jiaying Zhao’s passion for equality

In a Q&A Dr. Zhao shares the personal motivation behind her research and how behavioural science can reduce poverty.