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Unpacking the System-Individual Nexus of Action on Collective ChallengesI am a postdoctoral research associate at the Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (Princeton University) and the Social Influence and Social Change lab (Boston College). My research focuses on the system-individual nexus of collective action. I ask: How do institutions influence individual psychology and behavior on complex collective challenges like climate change? How do individuals affect change in these very institutions? And how can individual and institutional efforts be coordinated to drive transformative change?
To seek these answers, I focus on, and problematize, key psychological and behavioral concepts of social influence, behavioral spillover, organizational culture, social and institutional trust, and collective action. My research spans diverse settings including (but not limited to) India, Singapore, the US, the UK, and the EU. I hope that my research can catalyze real-world change, especially aiding policymakers, advocacy groups, and organizations. I obtained a PhD in Psychological and Behavioral Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. Funded by a PhD scholarship from the Grantham Research Institute. Previously, I completed an MPhil at Cambridge University (UK), where I was supported by a Cambridge Trust Scholarship. I believe that climate change is one of the most important challenges of our generation and links closely with social justice. Having lived in India, Singapore, the UK, and the US, I recognize how climate change impacts societies and social groups within them differently. I am committed to mobilizing action on this issue the best way I know how— through research. |
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