gaming research

A new study has found that gamification can be a valuable tool for enhancing corporate public-engagement programs. The findings by Spiro Kiousis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations professor and executive associate dean, Beijing Normal University Assistant Professor Xiaomeng Lan, Ph.D. 2019, and Virginia Commonwealth University…

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Posted: December 18, 2023

As people age, they can experience a sense of social isolation as their peer group begins to diminish and as their mobility and mental faculties begin to decline. To combat this isolation, maintaining social connectedness, or the relationship between a person and society, is key. Studies have shown that a…

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Posted: August 5, 2019

People think that they make decisions based on rationally analyzed choices, but research shows that people frequently make decisions based on irrelevant information due to unconscious cognitive biases. How can people avoid relying on cognitive shortcuts that leave them vulnerable to making poor choices? New research suggests they might want…

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Posted: April 27, 2018