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Having a Strong Life Purpose Eases the Loneliness of COVID-19 Isolation
Those who felt their life was guided by meaningful values or goals were more willing to engage in COVID-19 protective behaviors.
Correcting Misperceptions about — and Increasing Empathy for — Migrants
Americans dramatically overestimate the number of migrants affiliated with gangs and children being trafficked.
COVID-19 Conspiracy Beliefs Increased among Users of Conservative and Social Media
These increases in conspiracy beliefs were associated with less mask wearing and decreased intentions to get a vaccine.
Toward a Better Understanding of "Fake News"
Professor Duncan Watts published a framework for developing a comprehensive research agenda to study the origins, nature, and consequences of misinformation on democracy.
Twitter Bots May Not Be as Influential as You Think
A new study from Professor Sandra González-Bailón found that verified media accounts are more central in the spread of information on Twitter than bots.
When the Message Matters, Use Science to Craft It
The new Message Effects Lab aims to understand and develop communication around what motivates specific behaviors for specific populations, including COVID-19 vaccination.
Studying ‘Hunters and Busybodies,’ Researchers Measure Different Types of Curiosity
Their analysis opens doors for using curiosity as a tool to improve learning and life satisfaction.
Why Independent Cultures Think Alike When It Comes to Categories: It's Not in the Brain
In contrast to prior hypotheses, this experiment shows that people are not born with category systems already in their brains.
Delivering the News with Humor Makes Young Adults More Likely to Remember and Share
A new study found that news clips involving humor activated more brain regions than non-humorous clips.
In Conversation with Emile Bruneau: A Video Series
Watch Bruneau explain his research in his own words.
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