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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

 
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

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

October 10, 2024
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Shayden Schofield-Lewis

October 8, 2024
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Supporting research excellence: UBC Psychology researchers receive federal funding

September 13, 2024
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