Barnard Social Interaction Lab

About Us

We are a team of researchers studying human social interaction in the Department of Psychology at Barnard College. Our lab is interested in understanding how people think, feel, and behave when they interact with others, as well as how people's experiences and behaviors are influenced by their interaction partners. We study "face-to-face" social interactions in a variety of settings and relationships, and we examine psychological, behavioral, and physiological processes as they unfold naturally over time.

Announcements

September 01, 2024

Sept 1, 2024: Lab Alumni News

Best wishes to three of our lab alums who are starting graduate school this fall! Emily Mintz will be attending Hofstra University for a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Talia Rosen will be attending Yeshiva University for a PsyD, and Bri Vigorito will be attending Hunter College for an MS in Mental Health Counseling. We are so proud of you all!

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024: New paper in Emotion

In a new paper, we investigate behaviors associated with physiological covariation in romantic couples during a discussion about their futures. We found significant variability in how much couples experienced covariation, and covariation depended, at least in part, on people’s behaviors during the discussions.