migs@absl.io
Annecy Behavioral Science Lab
94 Route de Filly, 74410, Saint-Jorioz
Rethinking the science of human connection
We provide research and consultancy for loneliness, social connection and human flourishing through state-of-the-art behavioral science methodology
We are committed to advancing the science of social connection and human well-being. Our research projects span global initiatives, such as the development of the Global Index of Social Connection, and regional studies, including the evaluation of loneliness measurements across the European Union.
- Multi-Country Investigation into the Conceptualization and Experience of Social Connection, Social Isolation, and Loneliness
- Evaluating Loneliness Measurements across the European Union
- A Multi-Country Investigation into the Conceptualization and Measurement of Relationship Quality
- Belonging Project with Neighbourly Lab
- Landscaping Review for Establishing Large-Scale Collaborative Human Flourishing Research Hubs in Southeast Asia and the Arab Region
Connection is more than just a feeling – it’s a key driver of employee well-being, engagement, and retention. When employees feel genuinely connected to their colleagues and the organization, they are more likely to collaborate effectively, innovate, and stay committed. Conversely, a lack of connection can lead to feelings of isolation, decreased productivity, and higher turnover rates.
Our Creating Connected Workplaces program, designed in collaboration with HUMANS:CONNECTING, offers a structured, research-backed approach to nurturing these essential connections, ensuring that your workplace is not just a place to work, but a community where everyone feels valued and engaged.
Our expert behavioral scientists are happy to provide consultation on how to apply the latest insights from behavioral science and social psychology as we can provide advice on:
- How to conduct your research with the state-of-the-art
methods in the behavioral sciences (by providing advice on
complex, multi-site project management, and by providing
feedback on research design). - How to make your research less wasteful and less vulnerable to costly errors (by doing power analyses, by providing advice on data management plans, and by relying on open science and pre-registration)
- How to make your research more accurate (by applying the latest insights from assessment and measurement, including cross-cultural measurement, and by suggesting the best mixed-method approaches)
- Literature reviews, systematic searches and reviews, quantitative and qualitative research, psychometrics, and machine learning.
If your company solicits advice from other behavioral science companies and you would like a second opinion, we would be happy to do a research audit. We know that by some figures up to 70% of prominent research findings in behavioral science may not replicate and our consultants can help you reduce your research waste.
Beyond consultancy on measurement and interventions for loneliness research, we help you navigate fundamental problems in behavioral science today and give you tools for more robust and efficient research. Add value to each of your research projects, prevent costly research errors and waste, and don’t get left behind by your peers!
Mission and Values
At the Annecy Behavioral Science Lab (ABSL), our mission is to foster a connected society through rigorous research. We believe that investing in the quality and rigor of behavioral science is not only cost-effective but essential for building a more connected and resilient world.
ABSL is driven by values of transparency, rigor, courtesy, empowerment, and a commitment to creating a more connected society. These principles guide our work as we strive to make a meaningful impact through our research.
History is filled with poorly run behavioral science research that is misleading or uninformative (IJzerman et al., 2020), leading to considerable waste of resources.
Who are we
Dr. Hans Rocha IJzerman
Director & Founder
Miguel Silan
Co-founder & Chief Behavioral Strategist
Nica Marie Julienne Ciruelas
Head of People & Flourishing
Yacine Bouatrous
Business Development Associate
Francine Putong
Research & Administrative Coordinator
Pauline Therese Toren
Administrative Coordinator & Project Manager
Ready to rethink the science of human connection with us?
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