NEW COLLEGE
RESEARCH
Health Behavior Research Laboratory
The core theme of the lab is the study of how our own behavior affects our health, and how that interaction is modulated by environmental and social factors. Examples of behaviors and psychological factors potentially having major effects on our health include drug use, dietary choices, exercise level, risk taking, low literacy, and others. Current research topics include:
- The role of impulsiveness in the development and treatment of methamphetamine addiction (in collaboration with community clinics)
- The ability to delay gratification and its relation with risk taking
- The design and use of computer-based multimedia interventions to enhance access to asthma care for low literacy populations
- Development of laboratory instruments and methods to measure human behavior.
Opportunities for Students
By enrolling in Supervised Research or Individualized Instruction courses, students can earn research credits collaborating in one or more ongoing research projects. Depending on qualifications and level of participation, students can simply obtain a hands-on experience with behavioral research, be co-authors in conference presentations and scientific publications, or propose and conduct their own thesis research. Participating in research at the HBRL is an excellent way to prepare for graduate studies.
For more information, contact Dr. Elias Robles at (602) 543-4515 or e-mail him at elias.robles@asu.edu.