Applications

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...

Vugt, M., Griskevicius, V., & Schultz, P. (2014). Naturally green: Harnessing stone age psychological biases to foster environmental behavior. Social Issues and Policy Review, 8(1), 1-32.

Van der Wal, A., Krabbendam, A.C., Schade, H., & van Vugt, M. (2013). Do Natural Landscapes Reduce Future Discounting in Humans? Proceedings of the Royal Society-B.

Engelhard, N. P., Van der Wal, A. J., & Van Vugt, M. (2013). Competitief altruisme op de werkvloer: een evolutionair psychologische benadering. Gedrag en Organisatie, 26, 292-309 Download Abstract: 'Competitive altruism' theory (Hardy & Van Vugt, 2006) sheds new light on why people behave altruistically in work organizations. Evidence shows that getting an altruistic reputation is profitable...

Johnson, D. D. P., Price, M. E., & Van Vugt, M. (2013). Darwin's invisble hand: Market competition, evolution and the firm. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. Download Abstract: Competition among firms has been suggested to reflect the ruthless logic of Darwinian selection: a free market is a struggle for survival, in which successful firms survive and unsuccessful ones die. This...