Research

Research in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science investigates how social, psychological, and behavioural processes shape organisational, cultural, political, environmental and economic life.

We view the real world as our laboratory and psychology and behavioural science as a tool for understanding and addressing pressing social issues.

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Research in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

We investigate the human mind and behaviour in society

Engagement and impact

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Our research disciplines

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Behavioural science

Driving research on behaviour, wellbeing, policy, and societal change

Economic psychology

Using multidisciplinary expertise and innovative methods to explore and shape economic behaviours

Organisational psychology

Researching how workplace conditions and structures influence wellbeing, mental health, and decision-making

Social and cultural psychology

Exploring how individuals both influence and are influenced by the societies and cultures they live in

Our research themes

Our current research themes bring together our multi-disciplinary expertise in psychological and behavioural science to address some of the most pressing issues in the world today