Andy J. Kim

I am very proud of this work! New publication with my undergrad mentors @LukeClark01 @SpencerMurch

With funding from @BrainCanada we are evaluating the @JoyPop_app as an e-mental health support for emerging adults (18-25) who need but are waiting for mental health services. @MindSea @CopingLab

Our study shows a link between maternal perfectionism and binge eating in daughters. It suggests that mothers' perfectionistic concerns may play a role in maintaining binge eating habits in emerging adult daughters. #perfectionism #bingeeating doi.org/10.1016/j.eatb…

@erin_e_sparks Well deserved!! Congrats, Erin.

Yesterday I accepted an offer to make my dream job permanent. Huge as that is, work today feels exactly the same as it always has. I think that’s a sign of how good I’ve had it in my contract positions.

@kareem_carr I always make eye contact with the nearest person when I am using R

no data scientist has mastered all 5: 1. R 2. Python 3. javascript 4. making eye contact 5. Microsoft Excel

Remember when major sports leagues shut down in March 2020 because of COVID-19? No surprise, the amount of sports gambling decreased as a result (at least in Canada). Less access to gambling equals less gambling. 👇

A powerful example of how slot machines prey on your attention and motivation to get you hooked.

What makes a productive #PhD student? A. A SUPPORTIVE supervisor B. SUFFICIENT salary each month C. LIMITED working hours That’s all needed for a PhD fellow to perform productively. Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.resp… ⁦@OpenAcademics⁩ ⁦@PhDVoice⁩

@lluaces Do results differ using male or female cut-offs? If not, either might work...

@seanpmackinnon @SamuelJamesWest Woah, that looks great! Thanks so much @seanpmackinnon @SamuelJamesWest

To PhD students, postdocs, and academics: have the confidence in yourself that predatory journals have in you!

What is a reasonable salary ($$) for a behavioral scientist with a PhD?

@seanpmackinnon how do you not get consumed by guilt knowing that your suboptimal work is published and available for other scientists to use? asking for a friend...

I frequently get asked by students whether a psychology degree is right for them. Here is a thread with some of what I think are the main considerations that anyone thinking of studying for a BSc psychology should be aware of.

A young, confused academic is about to review their very first paper. Anyone have any advice on good reviewing practices?

What is science? 🤔 1) High schoolers: "the hypothetico-deductive method" 2) College grads: "how society builds collective knowledge about the natural world" 3) Grad students and professors: 👇

New publication in Addictive Behaviors!! 👇 Over time, feeling depressed can lead to MORE heavy drinking, whereas feeling physical aspects of anxiety (e.g., trembling, breathing difficulty) can lead to LESS heavy drinking. @AndyJamesKim @DrSHStewart @AislinMushquash