Tony Evans Ph.D.

About

Tony Evans, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of social psychology at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. He conducts behavioral science research to understand how people make decisions involving trust, cooperation, and civility. He completed his BA in Psychology and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences in 2007 and completed his Ph.D. in Psychology at Brown University in 2012. His work lies at the intersection of social psychology, behavioral economics, and computational social science.

Recent Posts

What Self-Control Really Means, and Why It Matters

Psychologists used to think successful self-control was all about having strong willpower. But it turns out that putting yourself in the right situations may be more important.

Can You Trust Research on How to Become Happier?

Researchers have conducted hundreds of experiments to find strategies people can use to become happier. A new article finds there are major limitations in most of this research.

Why Leaders Find It So Hard to Accept Remote Work

Why do so many companies want remote workers to return to the office? Three cognitive biases may be shaping how leaders think about the future of remote work.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Hero?

Research suggests that three personality traits are associated with extreme altruistic behavior.

How to Promote Yourself Without Seeming Like a Jerk

Self-promotion can feel like a balancing act, but new research reveals how you can talk about your own accomplishments without seeming arrogant.

How an Unhappy Partner Can Bring You Down

New research suggests that being more (or less) happy than your romantic partner gradually influences how satisfied you feel with your life.

How to Make a Good First Impression

Have you ever wondered what behaviors predict liking in social interactions? A new study reveals the social behaviors that predict positive first impressions.

What We Decide About People Based on Their Appearance

When do people think it's OK to judge a book by its cover? New research suggests that facial appearances matter the most when we judge social personality traits.

Having Children Changes How You Think About Human Nature

New research suggests that becoming a parent shapes whether you are willing to trust strangers.

Most Experiments Don’t Work, and That’s OK

A new study finds that most experimental attempts to change people's behavior don't succeed. Behavioral scientists need to be realistic about what does (and doesn't work).