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The Making of an Expert: The Joy Factor

The pursuit of expertise has been a longstanding goal for us humans. Drawing from key research on how we build skills, we highlight the intrinsic connection between joy and the development of expertise in one’s field. By understanding joy as a vital component of expertise, we propose the concept of joyful expertise – a holistic approach to skill development. Potential contributors to joyful expertise include social connection, grit and resilience building, finding aligned environments, and the prioritization of holistic well-being.

By |2024-03-21T02:43:32+00:00March 20th, 2024|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Business & Management, Society & Everyday Life|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Decoding Human Behaviour: An Exploration of Behavioural Science Methodologies

Selecting the right methodology for researching and exploring human behaviour can be a challenge. This article provides an overview of different applied behavioural science methodologies and offers some simple steps toward selecting the most suitable approach to gain insights into human behaviour.

By |2024-02-05T02:49:30+00:00February 3rd, 2024|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Research Methods|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Are Our Own Behavioral Biases Biasing Us Against Behavioral Science?

There have been a lot of juicy headlines in behavioral science around replicability and the falsification of data. I can’t help but wonder whether these spotlights are distracting (read: biasing) us from the potential and existing contributions of the field as a whole. Perceptions of behavioral science are just as vulnerable to our perceptions and biases. Is it possible that the field is suffering from the effects of its own contributions? 

By |2023-12-21T09:58:46+00:00October 7th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Research Methods|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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The Rapid Growth of Behavioral Science

The field of behavioral science is growing. Practitioners are now spread across 72 countries, facing challenges such as making the case for behavioral science (see also the BE Guide 2023 editorial) and measuring its impact. Our survey aims to understand this growth and welcomes participation from practitioners and researchers worldwide, especially from regions outside Western developed countries.

By |2023-09-19T02:10:02+00:00September 19th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Cross-Cultural Perspectives|Tags: , , , |
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How to Not Get Nudged

Nudging and manipulation in modern society, driven by advancements in technology and behavioral sciences, are pervasive. However, there are ways for individuals to resist and develop immunity to these persuasion tactics. By being forewarned, recognizing manipulation attempts, and undergoing debiasing interventions, individuals can better protect themselves. Additionally, they can avoid vulnerable moments, utilize avoidant resistance, and listen to their intuition. While escaping all influences is impossible, individuals can still choose their influencers and free their minds from undue manipulation.

By |2023-08-08T08:51:16+00:00August 7th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Society & Everyday Life, Technology & Digital|Tags: , , , , , |
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How the Science of Storytelling Can Drive Behavior

Research suggests that human beings have a natural tendency towards seeing deeper meaning in ordinary things. We don’t just appreciate an object’s physical features, we also perceive its deeper, hidden meaning; its soul. This is especially true when it comes to products. The perceived "soul" of a product deeply impacts how a consumer values it. Marketers can directly craft the deeper meaning of their products through clever storytelling.

By |2023-06-30T06:21:14+00:00May 10th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Marketing & Consumer Behavior|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Enjoyable Emotions for Self-Improvement and Behavior Change

Enjoyable emotions such as gratitude, pride, inspiration, or nostalgia can motivate people to behave in positive ways triggering positive appraisals of events or situations. These appraisals might translate into positive behaviors, such as cooperation, adaptiveness, or even persistence toward a goal. This article discusses the benefits of enjoyable emotions and how their power can be leveraged to promote behavior change.

By |2023-02-28T01:23:16+00:00February 28th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Morality & Prosocial Behavior, Society & Everyday Life|Tags: , , |
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The Internet of Things: A Landmark Technology for Behavior Change?

Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as smart watches, smart energy meters, and telematics devices have great potential for changing risky behaviors. These devices collect data about behaviors and replay it to consumers to inspire action. But there are considerations for behavioral scientists if this technology is going to be successful as a behavior change tool. This article discusses three considerations and how behavioral scientists can help to unlock the behavior change potential of IoT.

By |2023-01-25T06:53:26+00:00January 24th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Technology & Digital|Tags: , , , , |
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The Wealth of Wellbeing: A Behavioural Science Perspective

When we think about wellbeing, we often think about our health, including our mental state. Research has found that good financial health has a huge influence on improving overall wellbeing, while poor financial health is linked to stress, depression and lack of productivity. People in receipt of financial education often report feeling more confident, more in control of personal finances and exhibit better financial behaviours. Good finances have an added positive impact on the wider community and generations to come.

By |2023-01-10T01:27:46+00:00January 9th, 2023|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Finance & Investing, Society & Everyday Life|Tags: , , , , , |
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Make or Break: The Behavioral Science of Innovation

Successful innovation requires far more than a market gap, a visionary, funding, and new technology. Innovation is a behavioral process from start to finish. It relies on the decision-making processes and behaviors of both producers and consumers, as well as the surrounding support system. Behavioral science, the science of how we make decisions, has invaluable practical insights for innovation on all fronts.

By |2022-12-06T01:37:52+00:00December 5th, 2022|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Business & Management, Marketing & Consumer Behavior|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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