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Johanna Peetz Ph.D.

About

Johanna Peetz, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University (in Ottawa, Canada). Johanna completed her undergraduate studies in her native Berlin, Germany, and her graduate studies in Canada. Johanna’s research includes a range of topics connected to goal-directed decision making across domains of personal spending, time perception, and interpersonal relationships. Her research has been published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Consumer Behavior, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and others. She is passionate about identifying ways to line up actions with desired outcomes, to provide tools that help people pursue and achieve their personal goals. You can find more detail on current research projects on her website.

Recent Posts
When Partners Argue About Money
What do couples fight about when they disagree about money and financial decisions? Here are the themes of conflict in social media and in the arguments couples remember.
Shopping
The Cost of Self-Forgiveness
Sometimes two good things can be bad. Like when belief in the possibility of change and self-forgiveness increases spending.
Why You Should Write a Shopping List

Do you often leave the grocery store with unplanned purchases? A shopping list can help, even when shopping virtually.

Do you often leave the grocery store with unplanned purchases? A shopping list can help, even when shopping virtually.

Spend less and save more your own way
The Best Way to Control Your Spending

What would help you finally ignore all those tempting purchases and stay within your budget every month? The answer may be simpler than you think.

What would help you finally ignore all those tempting purchases and stay within your budget every month? The answer may be simpler than you think.