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.
From the world to the lab and back again
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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LSE Behavioural Lab
A world-leading lab for behavioural insights and applications
PBS book publications
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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
Crisis and conflict
We examine how behavioural and psychological mechanisms shape responses to conflict and global crises
People, work and organisations
We explore how social psychological processes and work systems influence individual and organisational performance and wellbeing
Planetary health
We develop theoretical and practical solutions to implement and promote more sustainable practices
Psychology of inequality
We research how psychological factors shape and are shaped by social inequality around the world
Wellbeing
Our research explores what drives human wellbeing and how this knowledge can inform better policies
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Post-Growth Transformation Lab
Prosperity without endless economic growth
Current projects
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Behavioural Science and the Wider World Initiative
Bringing together the latest developments from behavioural science
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Behavioural Science and the Wider World
