Self knowledge and self sabotage

UNSW researchers uncover why some people persist in harmful behaviours – even when they’ve been shown where they’re going wrong.

COVID-19 control rests with human behaviour

As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed cases exceed 30M, QUT behavioural researchers say the key to containment rests in understanding human behaviour and how our personalities may influence better cooperation for the global good.

Stay positive, Prime Minister

This is an incredibly difficult time for governments and other leaders in their efforts to modify public behaviour in the light of medical advice. Adding insights from behavioural science can help ensure the messages they deliver have the best possible effect.

Tales of the unexpected

The clearer and stronger the messages around what constitutes safe and risky behaviours are from government, the more persuasive these messages are, and the greater the chances of public adoption to fight COVID-19.