How self affirmation can change our behaviour - with Prof Peter Harris - Ep 3

My conversation in this episode is with Professor Peter Harris.
Peter is a professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex.


His academic research investigates how people can be encouraged
to respond less defensively to important information – especially
about their lifestyles or behaviour. This can be particularly
important when trying to get people to make positive changes to
their lives - including stopping smoking, tackling climate change
or just learning more effectively. In other words, it could help
to achieve social change on a range of issues.

In this conversation with Peter we explore the idea of 'self
affirmation' and how it can help to change people's behaviour. We
also discuss where the research has got to and what the
challenges are in turning it from an interesting academic idea
into a real-world solution. 

It's a fascinating topic and I hope you enjoy the episode! Please
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