In behavioral research, it is largely assumed that people adapt their personal behavior to match the behavior of a reference group. A distinction is made between descriptive norms—the assumption that ...

Behavioral health practices focus on the ways that your thoughts and emotions influence your behavior. “Behavioral health” is a term for a wide-reaching field that looks at mental health, lifestyle, ...

Managing medical issues and engaging in health-promoting behavior can be time-consuming and stressful. Researchers have identified a range of personality characteristics that help people cope with ...

The PhD in Health Behavior is offered by the Department of Health Behavior. Health Behavior doctoral students learn to use theories and methods from the social and behavioral sciences to develop ...

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health recently posted signs at a number of its facilities warning that “aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.” Officials noted the signs are not in response to any ...