My Projects
Here you'll find an overview of my major research projects.
I am committed to open, reproducible science and strive to make my research as transparent and accessible as possible. You can find preregistrations, analysis code, data, and materials for both ongoing and published projects on my Open Science Framework (OSF) page.
Can writing about our emotions improve mental health?
Studying how 'expressive writing' affects wellbeing, and testing whether directing writing to oneself or to others yields more benefits.
[poster]
How can we use language markers to predict therapy outcomes?
Using a large messaging-based psychotherapy dataset to test whether certain linguistic markers are associated with symptom improvement over time.
[under review]
Can tailoring how we present information boost engagement with therapy?
Investigated whether framing the background of mindfulness, and personalizing information based on participant concerns, increases willingness to engage in this therapy.
Can changing our language improve emotion regulation?
A series of studies testing the link between linguistic distancing (a linguistic marker of psychological distance) and emotion regulation efficacy.Â
Does labeling our feelings help with regulating them?
A theoretical, narrative review examining whether the ability to clearly identify and label emotions might be beneficial for emotion regulation.
How can we measure how parents respond to an irritable child?
Developed and validated a new questionnaire to assess how parents adjust their behavior to accommodate their child's irritability.
[under review]
Is poor sleep linked to irritability?
Is poor sleep linked to irritability?
Questionnaire data showed that sleep quality is linked to irritability, though this relationship was not mediated by emotion regulation difficulties.
Analyzed survey, behavioral task, and neuroimaging data to test associations between sleep problems and brain activation in response to frustration.
What treatments are effective for offenders with personality disorders?
Systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments for offenders with personality disorders, informing evidence-based interventions.
