Blog #69 – The research replication crisis in psychology By Dr. Mark Barry Research psychology in recent times has begun to grapple with a so-called ‘replication crisis’. When we talk about replication in this context we are referring to the process whereby a study is conducted again in a different setting – ideally…
DetailsBlog #68 – New Year Resolutions By Dr. Mark Barry It’s that time again. A new year has rolled around and many of us have, therefore, become preoccupied with losing bad habits, cultivating good habits, and generally trying to make our respective bodies a temple, as opposed to a temple of doom. In…
DetailsBlog #67 – Leisure & well-being part 3 By Dr. Mark Barry Last time, we looked at research highlighting how if we spend at least some of our leisure time engaged in activities that promote meaning, then that in turn can lead to a pay-off in terms of individual well-being. The flip-side…
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