The Belief, Affect & Behavior Lab (BABLab) at Duke University is directed by Dr. Patty Van Cappellen. We are social psychologists specializing in the scientific study of religion, spirituality, and associated behaviors such as meditation and rituals. Our research also focuses on the psychology of emotions, especially positive emotions such as awe, gratitude, hope, and compassion. We examine how religion and emotions contribute to flourishing at both the individual level (well-being and healthy lifestyles) and the collective level (empathy and quality of intergroup relations).
We contribute to affective science, health psychology, existential psychology, and religious studies. Read more about our specific research projects by visiting our Research or Publications pages. See News & Events for the latest updates about the lab!’
*****Important Announcement: We Are Hiring!*****
Dr. Van Cappellen is excited to announce that the lab is looking for a new lab manager. Please apply by Sept 2nd: Link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32474
We are also hiring for the Duke Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Center, of which she is the director, a new Research Program Coordinator to lead center operations and support the Duke researchers that depend on us every day to help them conduct groundbreaking social and behavioral research.
The IBRC is Duke’s shared research resource for social and behavioral research, supporting researchers across multiple departments and career stages through research space, participant recruitment, and research support services.Job posting:
https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/272963/
