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psychological science

Study finds links between genetic, postal codes in kids’ health, behavior and social outcomes

UCI co-leads first-of-its-kind research on effect of genes, geography on children’s lives

People who watch beheading videos are motivated by fear of terrorism, UCI study finds

Unfortunately, viewing them exacerbates anxiety, according to first-of-its-kind research

Pre-disaster predictions linked to post-disaster psychological outcomes, UCI study finds

First-of-its-kind research conducted in Florida before Hurricane Irma hit

National Institute of Justice awards grant of $780,000 to professor of psychological science

Elizabeth Cauffman, professor of psychological science at UCI, has received a $780,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice to evaluate the Orange County Young Adult Court. This will be the first randomized control trial in the country of a YAC. Such courts are designed to focus specifically on people between the ages of 18 […]

Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Loftus is awarded Dublin university’s Ulysses Medal

Elizabeth Loftus, Distinguished Professor of psychological science as well as criminology, law & society, has been awarded the Ulysses Medal, University College Dublin’s highest honor, given to those whose work has made an outstanding global contribution. It’s named in recognition of UCD alumnus James Joyce, and past recipients include linguist Noam Chomsky, former U.S. President […]

Smartphones act as digital security blankets in stressful social situations

Possession, not use, of a mobile phone counteracts feelings of isolation, UCI-led study finds

Candice Odgers, UCI professor of psychology & social behavior

UCI professor finds new digital divide threatening well-being of low-income teens

Research shows that while online access is now nearly equal, experiences are not

Honoring the ‘godfather of black psychology’

Pioneering mental health professional, renowned scholar and beloved UCI teacher-mentor Joseph White is recalled as an inspirational campus icon

Belinda Campos

Seeing health in a cultural context

Belinda Campos studies how the Latino approach to relationships yields mental and physical benefits

Happiness can improve physical health, according to UCI study

Feelings of life enjoyment and satisfaction can influence physical health according to a new review study, co-authored by Sarah Pressman, associate professor of psychology and social behavior. Researchers found that by cultivating happiness and positive perceptions, individuals can improve their immune and cardiovascular systems, as well as the body’s ability to heal from injuries. “In […]