Applications

van Vugt, Mark, Stephen M. Colarelli, and Norman P. Li. "Digitally Connected, Evolutionarily Wired: An Evolutionary Mismatch Perspective on Digital Work." Organizational Psychology Review (2024): 20413866241232138.(link to article) AbstractThis paper makes the case for an evolutionary mismatch between digital work and the way human ancestors engaged in work. Psychological adaptations...

Sheng, X., Andrews, W., & van Vugt, M. (2024). Male-biased sex ratios increase the support for a strong leader: An evolutionary threat management perspective. Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 6, 100175.(link)

Lim, A. J., Li, N. P., Manesi, Z., Neuberg, S. L., van Vugt, M., Meltzer, A. L., & Tan, K. (2023). Desire for Social Status Affects Marital and Reproductive Attitudes: A Life History Mismatch Perspective. Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 100125.(link) A b s t r a c t Modern low fertility is an unresolved paradox. Despite the tremendous financial growth and stability...

Tan, K., Li, N. P., Meltzer, A. L., Chin, J. L., Tan, L. K., Lim, A. J., ... & van Vugt, M. (2022). Effects of economic uncertainty and socioeconomic status on reproductive timing: A life history approach. Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 3, 100040.(link) Abstract Why do some people have children earlier compared to others who delay reproduction? Drawing from...

Palomo-Vélez, G., & van Vugt, M. (2021). (link).The evolutionary psychology of climate change behaviors: Insights and applications. Current Opinion in Psychology. Abstract We examine climate-related activities through an evolutionary psychology lens, zooming in on factors that motivate or discourage people to behave sustainably to mitigate climate change. Complementing current knowledge, we...

Kniffin, K. M., Narayanan, J, Anseel, Antonakis, J, Ashford, S. P...................Van Vugt, M. (2020). COVID-19 in the Workplace: Implications, issues, and insights for future research and action. American Psychologist (in press) read more Abstract COVID-19’s impacts on workers and workplaces across the globe have been dramatic. We present a broad review of prior research rooted in work and...

Forsyth, D. R., Van Vugt, M. Schlein, G., & Story, P. A. (2015). Identity and sustainability: Localized sense of community increases environmental engagement. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 1-20.

Van Vugt, M., Griskevcius, V., & Schultz, P. W. (2014). Naturally green: Harnessing stone age psychological biases to foster environmental behavior. Social Issues and Policy Review, 8, 1-32. Download Abstract It is widely agreed that humans must reduce their environmental impact. We propose that an improved understanding of our evolved human nature can help to improve programs and policies...