Alexander Danvers Ph.D.

About

Alexander Danvers, Ph.D., is a social psychologist by training with an interdisciplinary approach to research. He has contributed to research in social psychology, personality psychology, clinical psychology, anthropology, and the law. He is an advocate for updating and improving scientific practices in psychology and the social sciences. Currently, he works on measuring and improving mental health outcomes.

Recent Posts

Who's Most Interested in Sex with Robots?

What predicts "robosexuality," or whether someone is interested in having sex with a robot? New research suggests it's not what you think.

Understanding Loneliness by Exploring Connection

There is a "loneliness epidemic" in the U.S. One psychological construct may be able to explain why we are struggling to connect with each other.

Systems Thinking and How Pursuing Happiness Backfires

Wanting happiness too intensely can, paradoxically, lead to less happiness. By considering the emotion system, researchers suggest better ways to achieve well-being.

Why Therapy Should Be Subversive

Therapists help us accept ourselves, clarify our values, and thrive in a complex world. So why does Nancy McWilliams ask therapists to be subversive?

Loneliness Beyond Friendship: What Brain and Biology Tell Us

Loneliness isn't just about spending time alone. So do we need stronger friendships? Evolutionary biology and social neuroscience suggest we don't just need deep talks.

The All-Natural (Difficult!) Alternative to Antidepressants

New research provides a comprehensive comparison of antidepressant medications to an all-natural alternative, finding equal effectiveness and better side effects.

Understanding Age and Loneliness

Does being alone matter more for some people than others? Are relationships more important at certain ages? New research on loneliness and being alone provides surprising insights.

Why Being Alone Isn't Loneliness

Being alone is not the same as being lonely. But how do we know how they are really related? My new research explores this further.

Does Facebook Make People Unhappy?

New research combines data from almost 1 million people collected by Facebook and Gallup polling to answer the question: Are countries that use Facebook more unhappy?

Can We Develop a Brain Test for ADHD?

For two decades, researchers have searched for a way to diagnose ADHD by measuring the brain's electrical activity. Is a promising marker emerging from recent research?