IPPA Early Career Researcher Award
Dr. Eric Kim received the International Positive Psychology Association’s (IPPA) Early Career Researcher Award. This award recognizes early-career professionals who have made exceptional contributions to the scientific advancement of knowledge in positive psychology. Congratulations, Dr. Kim! “I’m grateful for all of my tremendous mentors, collaborators, and students over the years that made this recognition possible.” […]
Epidemiology Counts Podcast
Dr. Eric Kim was interviewed by the Society for Epidemiologic Research for their podcast Epidemiology Counts, where he spoke about the health benefits of having a positive outlook on life and striving for a sense of purpose. Dr. Kim was joined by Dr. Bill Chopik of Department of Psychology at Michigan State University and the […]
Psi Chi [Lab]yrinth Podcast
Dr. Eric Kim was interviewed by UBC Psi Chi, where he spoke about finding meaning in life, getting involved in research as an undergraduate student, positive psychology, and his role in research initiatives related to the development of scalable individual-level interventions and policies that drive systematic change in society. What is this Series? The [Lab]yrinth […]
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[CLOSED] We Are Hiring!
The UBC Psychosocial Flourishing and Health Lab is currently hiring undergraduate research assistants who can commit a minimum of 8 hours a week! This is a great way to gain research experience and work in a fun team of diverse research-minded individuals! As a research assistant, students will have the opportunity to gain hands on […]
CABHI Summit 2021: We are Social Animals: Why Your Brain Needs Connection
Dr. Eric Kim will be an invited member at the CABHI Summit 2021: We are Social Animals: Why Your Brain Needs Connection virtual panel discussion, which will take place on March 24 – 25. Click here to learn more!
7th IPPA World Congress: Keynote Speaker
Dr. Eric Kim will be speaking as a Keynote Speaker at the 7th International Positive Psychology Association World Congress, taking place from July 15th – 17th. Click here to learn more!
Early Life Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Inflammation
Congratulations to our graduate student, Julia Nakamura, for publishing a new paper showing that social contact and perceived social support may be protective for individuals at higher risk of developing depressive symptoms due to early life stress. Click here to read the paper in full!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from the Psychosocial Flourishing & Health Lab!
American Journal of Epidemiology – 2019 Article of the Year
Every year, readers and the Editors of the American Journal of Epidemiology nominate papers they feel represent the very best of the AJE and, by extension, the field of epidemiology. Dr. Eric Kim’s paper on purpose in life and subsequent health and wellbeing was awarded the 2019 Article of the Year! Congratulations, Dr. Kim! Link to […]
Spotlight: Dr. Eric Kim
In a Q&A, our lab director, Dr. Eric Kim, shares his research and how a certain role model sparked his interest in adult development and aging. Dr. Kim joined the UBC Department of Psychology as an assistant professor on July 1, 2020. What kinds of questions do you try to answer through your research? My […]