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The Social and Existential Motives Lab

The Social and Existential Motives Lab

Posted in Psychology, Undergraduate Research Database

The Social and Existential Motives Lab at Rutgers Camden is recruiting Independent Study Students for Fall 2026 to assist with ongoing research projects. If selected, students will enroll in 1 to 3 credits of Advanced Independent Study (50:830:494). This counts as an elective course toward the Psychology Major or Minor. Students must be interested in social,… continue reading

Social and Existential Motives Lab

Social and Existential Motives Lab

Posted in Psychology, Undergraduate Research Database

Project Description: The Social and Existential Motives Lab has several ongoing projects that broadly focus on self/identity, meaning/purpose in life, religion/spirituality, culture, belonging, and human flourishing. Recent and ongoing projects include looking at how nostalgia helps inspire people to pursue meaningful goals, how students can adopt a resilient mindset to overcome situations that challenge their… continue reading