Article published: Am I a Peer? Hi! I want to let you all know about an article of mine that was recently published online, in partnership with the New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center. The NYS TINRC is a wonderful resource. It connects people trying to find support for challenging circumstances for themselves… Continue reading Another community-focused article published!
Tag: Psychology
Psychology Reporting and AI (2)
Psychology reporting on AI therapy: conceptual issues more troubling than design issues When it comes to reporting on psychological studies, research design issues are standard, and reporters should know this. Even with AI, they are kinks to work out through subsequent trials. As the investigators refine their research in AI therapy, they might find these… Continue reading Psychology Reporting and AI (2)
Psychology Reporting and AI (1)
While I’m on the topic of Psychology Reporting… Everything is up in the air in the science world right now. I just wrote about challenges and assumptions in psychological science reporting. Here’s a topic that was already stirring controversy before the current chaos: “AI.” A recent NY Times article, This Therapist Helped Clients Feel Better.… Continue reading Psychology Reporting and AI (1)
Assumptions in Psychology Reporting (2)
Recap: Assumptions about science that filter into Psychological Reporting Last time, we started our exploration of assumptions in psychology reporting by understanding a bit about how science works. We discussed the difference between science as a whole, and the data it relies on. We discussed how science is ultimately storytelling about who we are, how… Continue reading Assumptions in Psychology Reporting (2)
Assumptions in Psychology Reporting (1)
Prejudice Shapes Interpretation When I read psychology articles, whether in scientific journals or in the news, I always keep my ear tuned for bias. Although generally (probably) unintentional, biases often creep into how we interpret data. There are many books about the misuse of data (examples: How to Lie with Statistics, How to Use (and… Continue reading Assumptions in Psychology Reporting (1)
Psychological Misinformation: “Traditional” Masculinity
What is masculinity? It is a strange time to be male. Are people who identify as male (such as myself) under threat from emasculating policies? Or, conversely, are people who are born male and continue to endorse maleness given privileges no one else has, inheriting unearned power over everyone else? Both? Neither? What I will… Continue reading Psychological Misinformation: “Traditional” Masculinity
Psychological Misinformation: Emotions
Emotions: Hero or villain? Emotions have often been the turf for a pitched battle over control. This battle is connected to a variety of psychological misinformation. In one camp, people who glorify emotions as the promised land. “If it feels good, it is good,” they say. Willing, or rather eager, to jump into any experience… Continue reading Psychological Misinformation: Emotions
Socialization of Grief
Grief Gap I’ve had a few different posts going for over a month now. But frankly, I haven’t worked on any of them since October. They’ve just sat there. Yes, there was the election, but that’s not why. The reason is I’ve had two deaths of close family members, just 3 days apart from one… Continue reading Socialization of Grief
Election Psychology
A psychological view of the election I was working on finishing up a different post, but then recognized that this will be my last post prior to November’s election. Voting is already underway in some states. As usual, I’m not going to express opinions on who is right, or get into specifics of political policy.… Continue reading Election Psychology
Community-focused article published!
Article published Hi! I want to let you all know about an article of mine that was recently published online, in partnership with the New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center. The NYS TINRC is a wonderful resource. It connects people trying to find support for challenging circumstances for themselves and people they care… Continue reading Community-focused article published!