John Guilaran
@johnguilaran.com
Professor at University of the Philippines Visayas researching social support, interpersonal relationships, disaster mental health, & climate change psychology
Personal W: https://johnguilaran.com
Social Interactions Lab: https://upv-socialxlab.com
Personal W: https://johnguilaran.com
Social Interactions Lab: https://upv-socialxlab.com
First time to bike to work since I returned from sabbatical leave last month. Feels great!
September 24, 2026 at 12:20 AM
First time to bike to work since I returned from sabbatical leave last month. Feels great!
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I've been noticing that “cross-sectional” has become shorthand for “methodologically weak” in (network) research, and often data being cross-sectional is treated as a methodological objection in itself.
I took some time to put my thoughts down in writing.
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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I took some time to put my thoughts down in writing.
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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OSF
osf.io
September 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I've been noticing that “cross-sectional” has become shorthand for “methodologically weak” in (network) research, and often data being cross-sectional is treated as a methodological objection in itself.
I took some time to put my thoughts down in writing.
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/ps...
🧵⬇️
I took some time to put my thoughts down in writing.
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/ps...
🧵⬇️
“Climate change appears to be contributing to more frequent and severe migraine flare-ups by amplifying environmental conditions that are already known triggers….” www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
What's behind the mysterious rise of migraines? Scientists are uncovering new clues.
Weather patterns such as extreme heat and storm conditions have been linked to migraine attacks, and research shows those environmental conditions are becoming more common.
www.nationalgeographic.com
September 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
“Climate change appears to be contributing to more frequent and severe migraine flare-ups by amplifying environmental conditions that are already known triggers….” www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
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How is the world doing on the development goals it set for 2030?
September 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
How is the world doing on the development goals it set for 2030?
Good morning, from the GMT +8 time zone!
September 23, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Good morning, from the GMT +8 time zone!
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From southern Africa to the Amazon, the risks of the worst El Niño in recorded history are mounting and the window for action is rapidly closing, says Zeke Hausfather
go.nature.com/4cZcfZ1
go.nature.com/4cZcfZ1
The worst El Niño in recorded history is brewing — here’s how governments must prepare
From southern Africa to the Amazon, the risks are mounting and the window for action is rapidly closing.
go.nature.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
From southern Africa to the Amazon, the risks of the worst El Niño in recorded history are mounting and the window for action is rapidly closing, says Zeke Hausfather
go.nature.com/4cZcfZ1
go.nature.com/4cZcfZ1
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The Motivational Benefits of Group Membership in the Face of Climate Change: Ingroup Identification Increases Approach Motivation
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September 22, 2026 at 7:40 AM
The Motivational Benefits of Group Membership in the Face of Climate Change: Ingroup Identification Increases Approach Motivation
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Does ingroup love lead to outgroup hate?
I often tell people that identifying with ingroups does not always lead to outgroup discrimination. I call this the "Myth of tribalism". A new paper provides strong and robust evidence for a positive relationship between ingroup and outgroup prosociality.!
I often tell people that identifying with ingroups does not always lead to outgroup discrimination. I call this the "Myth of tribalism". A new paper provides strong and robust evidence for a positive relationship between ingroup and outgroup prosociality.!
September 21, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Does ingroup love lead to outgroup hate?
I often tell people that identifying with ingroups does not always lead to outgroup discrimination. I call this the "Myth of tribalism". A new paper provides strong and robust evidence for a positive relationship between ingroup and outgroup prosociality.!
I often tell people that identifying with ingroups does not always lead to outgroup discrimination. I call this the "Myth of tribalism". A new paper provides strong and robust evidence for a positive relationship between ingroup and outgroup prosociality.!
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The chapter is available without a paywall here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Hide a Dagger Behind a Smile: A Review of How Collectivistic Cultures Compete More Than Individualistic Cultures
In this chapter, we review cultural differences in people’s attitudes about competition, why cultures differ in competition, and how they compete in different w
papers.ssrn.com
September 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The chapter is available without a paywall here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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With the recent mainstreaming of AI concerns, I'm very disappointed that we haven't heard more about supporting proof of personhood tools and techniques, which some have worked on for more than a decade. news.mit.edu/2024/3-quest...
3 Questions: How to prove humanity online
AI agents could soon become indistinguishable from humans online. New research suggests “personhood credentials” could protect people against digital imposters.
news.mit.edu
September 21, 2026 at 9:48 PM
With the recent mainstreaming of AI concerns, I'm very disappointed that we haven't heard more about supporting proof of personhood tools and techniques, which some have worked on for more than a decade. news.mit.edu/2024/3-quest...
Bluesky reminds me of Twitter in the 2010s, which is fantastic.
Sungwon Cho (ProZD): Very Nostalgic For Me
ALT: Sungwon Cho (ProZD): Very Nostalgic For Me
static.klipy.com
September 21, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Bluesky reminds me of Twitter in the 2010s, which is fantastic.
“…defending academic freedom also means defending the conditions under which individuals can use it, including security of employment, fair procedures and protection against retaliation.”
September 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
“…defending academic freedom also means defending the conditions under which individuals can use it, including security of employment, fair procedures and protection against retaliation.”
Today, 21 September, the Filipino nation commemorates the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. Thousands were killed and tortured, with hundreds of forced disappearances (desaparecidos). Never forget. Never again. law.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/u...
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September 21, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Today, 21 September, the Filipino nation commemorates the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. Thousands were killed and tortured, with hundreds of forced disappearances (desaparecidos). Never forget. Never again. law.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/u...
Manuscript got rejected! All right, time to look for another outlet!
Lan Mandragoran Asks 'Where Next?'
ALT: Lan Mandragoran Asks 'Where Next?'
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September 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Manuscript got rejected! All right, time to look for another outlet!
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📰Newly Published:
Smaller network. Fewer toxic ties. More well-being. 🫂
New research by Steinhoff and Bilecen finds retirement might actually be a social upgrade — if you manage it right. 💙
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
#AcademicSky #Psychology #SocialPsychology #FamilySci #ResearchPublishing
Smaller network. Fewer toxic ties. More well-being. 🫂
New research by Steinhoff and Bilecen finds retirement might actually be a social upgrade — if you manage it right. 💙
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
#AcademicSky #Psychology #SocialPsychology #FamilySci #ResearchPublishing
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doi.org
September 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
📰Newly Published:
Smaller network. Fewer toxic ties. More well-being. 🫂
New research by Steinhoff and Bilecen finds retirement might actually be a social upgrade — if you manage it right. 💙
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
#AcademicSky #Psychology #SocialPsychology #FamilySci #ResearchPublishing
Smaller network. Fewer toxic ties. More well-being. 🫂
New research by Steinhoff and Bilecen finds retirement might actually be a social upgrade — if you manage it right. 💙
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
#AcademicSky #Psychology #SocialPsychology #FamilySci #ResearchPublishing
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My newest Presidential Column for @psychscience.bsky.social addresses the issue of psychologists' dominant use of convenience samples for their research. Can our science stop being WEIRD if we don't consider how we sample? www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
Is It Too Convenient to Stay WEIRD?
APS President Pamela Davis-Kean outlines her plenary topics for the 2027 APS Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington.
www.psychologicalscience.org
September 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
My newest Presidential Column for @psychscience.bsky.social addresses the issue of psychologists' dominant use of convenience samples for their research. Can our science stop being WEIRD if we don't consider how we sample? www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
“…mothers with stronger support networks were less likely to have children with developmental delays.“ medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09...
Social support may reduce developmental-delay risk tied to pregnancy feelings
Pregnancy is often one of the biggest emotional and physical transitions in a woman's life. Alongside the well-known physical changes, many women also experience shifts in mood and mental health durin...
medicalxpress.com
September 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
“…mothers with stronger support networks were less likely to have children with developmental delays.“ medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09...
Wow!
🚨 It's published! 🚨 This is the big one. 100 cultures, 12,000 people, 108 researchers. Why people (and our most-used surveys) get collectivism wrong and how to fix it. www.nature.com/articles/s41... @natureportfolio.nature.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Wow!
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Is everyone else getting human verification screens when they just open a normal journal article url? Not downloading the pdf, just clicking to the article from a TOC email say? I feel like this is new this year, and probably reflects what @carlbergstrom.com is talking about here.
When we talk about the costs that LLMs impose on society we should not forget the fact that nothing works anymore because everyone is so scared of getting their shit scraped.
I can't even use google scholar from my university or starlink because they send too much traffic.
I can't even use google scholar from my university or starlink because they send too much traffic.
September 19, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Is everyone else getting human verification screens when they just open a normal journal article url? Not downloading the pdf, just clicking to the article from a TOC email say? I feel like this is new this year, and probably reflects what @carlbergstrom.com is talking about here.
This must be a sign to start knitting a sweater.
What an excellent article. Brain health (dementia prevention), mood regulation, stress reduction, cognitive (re)training... lots of reasons to pick up the yarn.
One omission though- the benefits for neurodiversity.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
One omission though- the benefits for neurodiversity.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
How knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain
Craft activities, such as knitting and crochet, can have a number of brain health benefits, from helping improve attention to forging connections with others.
www.abc.net.au
September 20, 2026 at 4:57 AM
This must be a sign to start knitting a sweater.
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Beef production has been the largest driver of deforestation this century.
Over the last two decades, around 128 million hectares of forest have been cleared to make way for agriculture and forest plantations. That’s an area five times the size of the United Kingdom.
Over the last two decades, around 128 million hectares of forest have been cleared to make way for agriculture and forest plantations. That’s an area five times the size of the United Kingdom.
September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Beef production has been the largest driver of deforestation this century.
Over the last two decades, around 128 million hectares of forest have been cleared to make way for agriculture and forest plantations. That’s an area five times the size of the United Kingdom.
Over the last two decades, around 128 million hectares of forest have been cleared to make way for agriculture and forest plantations. That’s an area five times the size of the United Kingdom.
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"For a man whose academic field was built largely on faulty studies to ignore the intellectual fraud in his circle and lash out at people like Arday for bad scholarship – well, psychologists used to call that projection" @virginiaheffernan.bsky.social
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From celebrity intellectual to anti-woke outlaw: how Steven Pinker lost his way
The pop psycholgist’s new book seems to betray a lurking fear of others’ criticism – about his Epstein links, his manosphere admirers and his discredited former field of study, writes Virginia Heffern...
www.thenerve.news
September 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
"For a man whose academic field was built largely on faulty studies to ignore the intellectual fraud in his circle and lash out at people like Arday for bad scholarship – well, psychologists used to call that projection" @virginiaheffernan.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/steven-pin...
www.thenerve.news/p/steven-pin...
My mind says “work,” but my body says “rot in bed.” It’s a constant battle, but at home, my body wins the mind-body “duel-ism.” 🤭
Mikenspired Bed
ALT: Mikenspired Bed
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September 19, 2026 at 2:42 AM
My mind says “work,” but my body says “rot in bed.” It’s a constant battle, but at home, my body wins the mind-body “duel-ism.” 🤭
I was supposed to decline an invitation to review when I saw the name of the editor. It was my former editor/mentor (who now heads a new journal). I had such a good experience being mentored by her that I just have to say yes.
Personal relationships do matter even in professional contexts.
Personal relationships do matter even in professional contexts.
September 19, 2026 at 1:37 AM
I was supposed to decline an invitation to review when I saw the name of the editor. It was my former editor/mentor (who now heads a new journal). I had such a good experience being mentored by her that I just have to say yes.
Personal relationships do matter even in professional contexts.
Personal relationships do matter even in professional contexts.
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Why relying on university students skews global psychological research
Why relying on university students skews global psychological research
A new study of 95 countries reveals that higher education—not wealth—makes individuals globally more culturally similar to Western nations. This raises concerns about the accuracy of psychological research that relies heavily on university students.
www.psypost.org
September 19, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Why relying on university students skews global psychological research