To Make Cash Transfers Go Further, Customize for the Context
Cash-transfer programs have already been proven to alleviate poverty. With behaviorally informed customization, their positive impact can go even further.
February 21st, 2023
Health
Seeking a Science of Awe: A Conversation with Dacher Keltner
Awe, as in the chill-up-the-spine you might find in a poem, symphony, mountaintop, spiritual experience, or selfless act. In clever and imaginative ways, Keltner has researched what awe is and how it moves us.
December 20th, 2022
Behavioral Scientist’s Research Lead Highlights of 2022
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our highlights from 2022.
December 07th, 2022
Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2022
Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2022.
August 31st, 2022
One Data Point Can Beat Big Data
In an unstable world, big data isn’t always best. Reducing the amount of complexity can lead to more accurate predictions.
July 18th, 2022
Research Lead: Friends at First Sniff, Transformation at Burning Man, the Wisdom of Your Inner Crowd, and More
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for July 2022.
June 28th, 2022
The Supreme Court Overturned Roe. Will Americans’ Views Toward Abortion Change?
We’ve spent the past few years trying to understand the social psychological impact of major Supreme Court decisions. Here’s what our data suggest about the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
November 16th, 2021
The Children’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Requires a Different Playbook
It’s critical we understand that parents’ vaccine decisions for themselves may be different than those they make for their kids.
October 18th, 2021
Building the Behavior Change Toolkit: Designing and Testing a Nudge and a Boost
While nudges and boosts can look similar in practice, their theoretical distinctions are important and useful for those building interventions.
September 06th, 2021
“Turn Down for What”—The Invisible Toll of Music That’s Too Loud
Most of us don’t know how loud is too loud, and it’s hurting our health.
