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Research in Psychological and Behavioural Science

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 & behavioural science as a tool for understanding and addressing pressing social issues.

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About our research and expertise
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Behavioural science Research discipline
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Economic psychology Research discipline
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Organisational psychology Research discipline
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Social and cultural psychology Research discipline
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Crisis and conflict Research theme
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People, work and organisations Research theme
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Planetary health Research theme
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Psychology of inequality Research theme
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Wellbeing Research theme
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Current projects Find out more about our funded research
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Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

PBS contributed to 3 successful Units of Assessment
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Behavioural Science & the Wider World Initiative Bringing together the latest developments from behavioural science
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The Inclusion Initiative Leveraging behavioural insights to advance our understanding of inclusion at work
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LSE Behavioural Lab A world-class facility for behavioural research