Experience Sampling

Last month, I attended the Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Sciences in New York City. One of the conference highlights was a workshop by Dr. Tamlin Conner of the University of Otago in New Zealand. During the two-hour session, Dr. Conner offered a great overview of Experience Sampling Method—what we refer to as […]

So, say that you want to study how people use their smartphones phones in their daily life. And say that you want really accurate data. Because let’s say Lord knows even you, an esteemed researcher, can misjudge how much time you spent surfing the web, texting your grandma, or playing Angry Birds on your phone

EEEE-aaaahhhh-uugggggg! This is the sound of you lifting a 250lb barbell at the gym. Well, maybe not. But you can imagine the energy it would take to lift it several times. However, according to psychology research, self-control works the same way. Psychologists that study self-control generally talk about “depletion.” Think of it this way: you

The effects of exercise on physical well-being have been well documented.  People are aware of the positive outcomes associated with regular exercise, both on a physical and mental level.  Not only does physical activity lead to a healthier body, but a healthier mind as well.  For example, exercise is often a part of the treatment

“It is been said that it takes about 30 days to form a habit. The ones that are good for you require cultivation and determination. The starting phase is the hardest, especially if you want to change an old habit into a new one. This is why giving yourself a challenge for a minimum of

In a lecture on how individuals view time, the famous social psychologist Philip Zimbardo pointed out that there are six main time zones in which people experience the world.  Two focus on the past, two on the present, and two on the future. To be future-oriented, there needs to be a belief that what is being