Sofia Pelica
@sofiapelica.bsky.social
Doctoral Researcher in Social Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. sofiapelica.github.io
𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟵𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌍, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴:
- Levels of energy, calm, and resilience are alarmingly low.
- The “U-shape” of happiness across age has vanished: young adults now report the worst mental health. ⚠️
- Almost half of adults over 75 live alone.
- Levels of energy, calm, and resilience are alarmingly low.
- The “U-shape” of happiness across age has vanished: young adults now report the worst mental health. ⚠️
- Almost half of adults over 75 live alone.
November 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟵𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌍, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴:
- Levels of energy, calm, and resilience are alarmingly low.
- The “U-shape” of happiness across age has vanished: young adults now report the worst mental health. ⚠️
- Almost half of adults over 75 live alone.
- Levels of energy, calm, and resilience are alarmingly low.
- The “U-shape” of happiness across age has vanished: young adults now report the worst mental health. ⚠️
- Almost half of adults over 75 live alone.
Reposted by Sofia Pelica
Results from study of mental health in 92 countries (n>53,000): People are not doing well.
- U-shape for age is gone: Young adults lowest health, highest illness
- Education still matters (a lot)
- 45% of older people live alone
- Hybrid work > 100% remote or in-person
Preprint: osf.io/3jyda_v1
- U-shape for age is gone: Young adults lowest health, highest illness
- Education still matters (a lot)
- 45% of older people live alone
- Hybrid work > 100% remote or in-person
Preprint: osf.io/3jyda_v1
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Results from study of mental health in 92 countries (n>53,000): People are not doing well.
- U-shape for age is gone: Young adults lowest health, highest illness
- Education still matters (a lot)
- 45% of older people live alone
- Hybrid work > 100% remote or in-person
Preprint: osf.io/3jyda_v1
- U-shape for age is gone: Young adults lowest health, highest illness
- Education still matters (a lot)
- 45% of older people live alone
- Hybrid work > 100% remote or in-person
Preprint: osf.io/3jyda_v1
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?
A global research project on well-being, led by Columbia University, is happening right now in 𝟵𝟬+ 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
Make sure you are heard:
➡️ (𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗻) globalmentalhealth.github.io/Research
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
A global research project on well-being, led by Columbia University, is happening right now in 𝟵𝟬+ 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
Make sure you are heard:
➡️ (𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗻) globalmentalhealth.github.io/Research
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
June 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?
A global research project on well-being, led by Columbia University, is happening right now in 𝟵𝟬+ 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
Make sure you are heard:
➡️ (𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗻) globalmentalhealth.github.io/Research
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
A global research project on well-being, led by Columbia University, is happening right now in 𝟵𝟬+ 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
Make sure you are heard:
➡️ (𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗻) globalmentalhealth.github.io/Research
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.
𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
Reposted by Sofia Pelica
Gut wrenching footage from the new David Attenborough movie showing the devastating impact of industrial trawling on ocean life. Entire ecosystems ripped out from the seafloor and destroyed in minutes, absolutely devastating…
I will forever be haunted by this footage.
Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.
What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
🌎🦑🧪
Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.
What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
🌎🦑🧪
May 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Gut wrenching footage from the new David Attenborough movie showing the devastating impact of industrial trawling on ocean life. Entire ecosystems ripped out from the seafloor and destroyed in minutes, absolutely devastating…
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Are you a psychology or behavioural science student interested in research? Join jSchool 2025 to gain hands-on research experience, guided by early-career researchers.
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March 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Don't miss this great research opportunity if you are a Psychology student! 🚀 #SocialPsyc #AcademicSky
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“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!” — Siri Joustra, Bachelor student at Radboud University and former Junior Researcher.
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From Siena to Brussels to Cambridge — hear how the Junior Researcher Programme shaped her journey and why she encourages you to apply. ✨🌍
#jschool2025
March 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@jresearcherprog.bsky.social is a year-long initiative for students who want to develop their research skills! ✨ Start your journey at the summer school in Siena. Finish as a Research Visiting Student at @uniofcam.bsky.social Apply now! #socialpsyc #SchoolPsychology #schlpsych
Reposted by Sofia Pelica
Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher in psychology? Are you eager to:
🚀 Lead your own research project?
🌍 Explore your favourite topics across countries?
🔬 Mentor psychology students from around the world on decision making research?
Read more ➡️ jrp.pscholars.org/supervisor20...
🚀 Lead your own research project?
🌍 Explore your favourite topics across countries?
🔬 Mentor psychology students from around the world on decision making research?
Read more ➡️ jrp.pscholars.org/supervisor20...
January 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher in psychology? Are you eager to:
🚀 Lead your own research project?
🌍 Explore your favourite topics across countries?
🔬 Mentor psychology students from around the world on decision making research?
Read more ➡️ jrp.pscholars.org/supervisor20...
🚀 Lead your own research project?
🌍 Explore your favourite topics across countries?
🔬 Mentor psychology students from around the world on decision making research?
Read more ➡️ jrp.pscholars.org/supervisor20...
Reposted by Sofia Pelica
🎉 Exciting News! The theme for this year's jSchool is 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀.
Read the full announcement here 👉 jrp.pscholars.org/theme2025/
Read the full announcement here 👉 jrp.pscholars.org/theme2025/
January 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎉 Exciting News! The theme for this year's jSchool is 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀.
Read the full announcement here 👉 jrp.pscholars.org/theme2025/
Read the full announcement here 👉 jrp.pscholars.org/theme2025/
Reposted by Sofia Pelica
Another excellent piece by Gideon Lewis-Kraus about the ongoing Gino scandal, now that her case against Data Colada has been dismissed. Very much worth reading in full, it’s a banger.
www.newyorker.com/news/news-de...
www.newyorker.com/news/news-de...
How a Scientific Dispute Spiralled Into a Defamation Lawsuit
What does a Harvard Business School professor’s decision to sue the professors who raised questions about her research bode for academic autonomy?
www.newyorker.com
September 13, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Another excellent piece by Gideon Lewis-Kraus about the ongoing Gino scandal, now that her case against Data Colada has been dismissed. Very much worth reading in full, it’s a banger.
www.newyorker.com/news/news-de...
www.newyorker.com/news/news-de...
Reposted by Sofia Pelica
August 30, 2024 at 2:45 PM
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗫 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲? I am a PhD student at @vuamsterdam.bsky.social, involved in a global project with @maxplanckcampus.bsky.social and @Columbia to investigate the spread of misinformation on social media. Please tell us your opinion! jrp.pscholars.org/participate-...
Participate in a global study on preferences for regulating online platforms and social media
If you are interested in completing a short survey of 6-8 minutes on how websites and social media platforms are regulated, please find your country and language in the list below and click on this…
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August 6, 2024 at 7:49 AM
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗫 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲? I am a PhD student at @vuamsterdam.bsky.social, involved in a global project with @maxplanckcampus.bsky.social and @Columbia to investigate the spread of misinformation on social media. Please tell us your opinion! jrp.pscholars.org/participate-...
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April 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM
🌍 Calling all psychology students! 🧠 Are you ready to expand your horizons with an international research opportunity? 🌟 Join the Junior Researcher Programme for #jSchool2024.🚀📚 Applications open until May 1st. Don’t miss out! jrp.pscholars.org/jschool2024/