About
Research Interests: Attitudes, Identity, Social Influence, Persuasion, Health
People tend to seek out information that supports what they already think, feel, and do, while at the same time, ignoring, derogating, or counterarguing information that challenges current beliefs and behaviors. These tendencies are labeled confirmation bias or selective exposure. In my work, I take on how to help override these biases. I do this by examining the functional reasons for confirmation bias, as well as what barriers must be overcome for people to engage with counterattitudinal information. My work spans political and health issues, with a particular focus on how attitudes and identities can contribute to health information selection decisions that ultimately may exacerbate health disparities.
