Applying Intuitive Eating Principles to Social Media Consumption — After years of press on “social media addiction,” documentaries about the ethics of social media, and countless books and research on how social media keeps us “hooked,” there is mounting pressure for people to use social media less. In my own research, I have seen how using and enjoying social…

How cross-cultural psychology does (and does not) apply to online behavior — This summarizes our 2021 CHI paper “Do Cross-Cultural Differences in Visual Attention Patterns Affect Search Efficiency on Websites?,” for which we are very honored to have received an Honorable Mention award! One of the things that blew my mind when I first started learning about the field of HCI is…

Cultural background affects visual preferences, which in turn impacts how quickly people navigate websites and how much information they can remember. — When I lived in Argentina during my undergrad, I began to notice how much of the tech industry was centered in the US. …

How the Ph.D. catapulted me into confronting and loving myself. — “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” — Brené Brown Research is the most personal field I’ve ever been in. Every decision you make is a reflection of you. Every paper is the culmination of who you are. …