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New study debunks stereotypes associated with unhoused people’s spending habits

 
The public has the wrong idea about what homeless people would do after coming into a large amount of money.

UBC Psychology faculty receive national funding to support their research

 
121 UBC-led projects received $29.2 million over five years.

2023 SSHRC Insight Grants awarded to psychology researchers

 
Congratulations to the UBC Psychology researchers and their collaborators who received SSHRC Insight Grants.
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In the Media, Research

We gave $7,500 to people experiencing homelessness — here’s what happened next

September 18, 2023
Canadian Bills & Coins ($50, $10, loonie, quarter, toonie, dime)
In the Media, Research

New study debunks stereotypes associated with unhoused people’s spending habits

August 29, 2023
Image of a to-go coffee cup lying on a sidewalk. The inside is filled with coins and loose change. It metaphorically represents the title of the article.
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What to expect when you’re expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?

July 25, 2023
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