Research projects
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The what and how of self-regulated learning strategies in education and sports
In this project, we offer a value-based choice perspective on self-regulated learning (SRL) in which choices are assigned a subjective value that leads to an SRL decision.
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Climate Conversation
This project systematically studies interpersonal communication about climate change both quantitatively and qualitatively. It aims to define, evaluate, and intervene on climate conversation to promote climate action.
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Mindfulness in Close and Romantic Relationships
In this project, we examine the various ways in which mindfulness can affect our social relationships with others. The research shows that mindfulness's effects extend far beyond the individual.
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How Resistance to Innovation Unfolds
This project aims to understand how specific social contexts can determine changes in human behaviour, and how this can help people adapt to changing environments
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Mind the people
This project developed a novel model to advance the quality of interpersonal relationships through mindfulness, by enhancing our understanding of whether, when and how mindfulness benefits prosocial and decreases anti-social behaviour.
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Attachment and emotion regulation in romantic relationships
This PhD project aims to investigate the mechanisms through which attachment orientations are associated with emotion regulation in romantic relationships.
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An Instrumental Learning Approach to Understanding and Changing Prejudice
Prejudice and discrimination remain major global issues with far-reaching consequences. People are not born prejudiced; rather, prejudice is learned. This research aims to understand how basic learning processes interact with prejudice.