Define and Conquer

Formal and Computational Modelling, with Olga Perski

In our seventh episode, we turn the tables: co-host Dr Olga Perski joins Christoph as the guest to introduce formal and computational modelling in health psychology. We

Cross-Cultural Psychology, Concept Definitions & Measurement, with Jennifer Inauen

In this much‑requested episode, we talk with Prof. Jennifer Inauen (University of Bern) about how culture shapes psychological constructs—and why translation and standard

Getting Started on Causal Models and Directed Acyclic Graphs with Louise Poppe

For Episode 5, we invited Louise Poppe to introduce us to causal models, with a particular focus on Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs). Together, we discuss why researchers i

Introducing Formal Ontologies with Paulina Schenk

In our fourth episode, we speak with Dr Paulina Schenk about formal ontologies and what they can offer for health psychology and behavioural science. We discuss, in simpl

Measuring Time-Varying Construct with Maya Braun and Yong Zhang

In our third episode, we have two guests on the show: Maya Braun and Yong Zhang. Both are experts in measuring constructs that change over time and the challenges that co

Constructs, Validity and the Narrative Response Model with Gjalt-Jorn Peters

In our second episode, we continue our conversation on Constructs with Gjalt-Jorn, GJ, Peters. We then move on to the measurement of these constructs and the difficulties

Defining Our Constructs: Clarity, Jingle–Jangle, and the DCT, with Annick De Paepe

In our first guest episode, we talk with Annick De Paepe about why vague construct definitions stall science and how to fix this. Topics include jingle–jangle pitfalls,

Define and Conquer Teaser

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Define and Conquer Podcast. The podcast covers issues in theories, concepts, models and measurements that health psychologists fa