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📣Registration is open for the SPSP 2026 Annual Convention! Join us in Chicago from February 26-28, 2026, to connect with thousands of personality and social psychology researchers.
🐦Early Bird pricing ends on January 22!
Save your spot for #SPSP2026: ow.ly/5auC50XcF4j
🐦Early Bird pricing ends on January 22!
Save your spot for #SPSP2026: ow.ly/5auC50XcF4j
SPSP is excited to announce the latest addition to our Heritage Wall, Dr. Michael Inzlicht - whose work sheds light on the most fascinating puzzles of human motivation.
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: https://ow.ly/c11z50XE4Tz
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: https://ow.ly/c11z50XE4Tz
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
SPSP is excited to announce the latest addition to our Heritage Wall, Dr. Michael Inzlicht - whose work sheds light on the most fascinating puzzles of human motivation.
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: https://ow.ly/c11z50XE4Tz
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: https://ow.ly/c11z50XE4Tz
🏨#SPSP2026 Housing Update for Students: We are now sold out for student-rate rooms in the Marriott on February 26-27 and in the Hyatt on February 27.
✔️Book your hotel today to save your spot and message us if you have any questions!
👉Start here: https://ow.ly/BNkq50XFMYA
✔️Book your hotel today to save your spot and message us if you have any questions!
👉Start here: https://ow.ly/BNkq50XFMYA
December 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🏨#SPSP2026 Housing Update for Students: We are now sold out for student-rate rooms in the Marriott on February 26-27 and in the Hyatt on February 27.
✔️Book your hotel today to save your spot and message us if you have any questions!
👉Start here: https://ow.ly/BNkq50XFMYA
✔️Book your hotel today to save your spot and message us if you have any questions!
👉Start here: https://ow.ly/BNkq50XFMYA
📈New research illustrates how group members become willing to make extreme sacrifices. The key factor: collective narcissism, or believing your group is exceptional but underappreciated by others.
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/Pnuz50XE4lX
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/Pnuz50XE4lX
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📈New research illustrates how group members become willing to make extreme sacrifices. The key factor: collective narcissism, or believing your group is exceptional but underappreciated by others.
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/Pnuz50XE4lX
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/Pnuz50XE4lX
Today at 2 PM ET: Register to attend the next virtual event in our series highlighting scholars from primarily undergraduate institutions. Fade Eadeh will present his research on white supremacist terrorism.
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/yla550XE4vg
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/yla550XE4vg
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today at 2 PM ET: Register to attend the next virtual event in our series highlighting scholars from primarily undergraduate institutions. Fade Eadeh will present his research on white supremacist terrorism.
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/yla550XE4vg
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/yla550XE4vg
Have you registered for #SPSP2026 in Chicago yet (February 26-28)? Early bid pricing ends on January 22 - now is the perfect time to register before the holiday break! Save your spot and book your hotel today.
Learn more + register here: https://ow.ly/LfP550XCa4J
Learn more + register here: https://ow.ly/LfP550XCa4J
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Have you registered for #SPSP2026 in Chicago yet (February 26-28)? Early bid pricing ends on January 22 - now is the perfect time to register before the holiday break! Save your spot and book your hotel today.
Learn more + register here: https://ow.ly/LfP550XCa4J
Learn more + register here: https://ow.ly/LfP550XCa4J
New research identifies a hidden cost of gratitude expressions, indicating that amplified gratitude can undermine couples' well-being by compromising authenticity and responsiveness.
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/RXnY50XCa9I
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/RXnY50XCa9I
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New research identifies a hidden cost of gratitude expressions, indicating that amplified gratitude can undermine couples' well-being by compromising authenticity and responsiveness.
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/RXnY50XCa9I
Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/RXnY50XCa9I
SPSP has joined over 40 scientific associations in urging the U.S. Congress to fund the National Science Foundation at the highest levels possible, citing its immense impact on developing STEM education and the STEM workforce.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ERWu50XC9KQ
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ERWu50XC9KQ
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SPSP has joined over 40 scientific associations in urging the U.S. Congress to fund the National Science Foundation at the highest levels possible, citing its immense impact on developing STEM education and the STEM workforce.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ERWu50XC9KQ
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ERWu50XC9KQ
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In March, our grant and the broader DoD Minerva social science initiative were terminated. I haven’t said much until now. Thank you to Tim Wilson for inviting me to share.
#research #socialscience #sciencepolicy #academia
#research #socialscience #sciencepolicy #academia
Another example of cancelled research from the What We'll Never Know series. Dr. Jennifer Kubota @jenikubota.bsky.social 🧪
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In March, our grant and the broader DoD Minerva social science initiative were terminated. I haven’t said much until now. Thank you to Tim Wilson for inviting me to share.
#research #socialscience #sciencepolicy #academia
#research #socialscience #sciencepolicy #academia
🤔 Curious about career options beyond academia? Join James Dunlea of Healogix for a Free-Form Friday session that will focus on navigating this transition and best practices for tackling the industry job-hunt.
📆December 5, 2-3 PM ET
👉Sign up: https://ow.ly/viEY50XByLq
📆December 5, 2-3 PM ET
👉Sign up: https://ow.ly/viEY50XByLq
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🤔 Curious about career options beyond academia? Join James Dunlea of Healogix for a Free-Form Friday session that will focus on navigating this transition and best practices for tackling the industry job-hunt.
📆December 5, 2-3 PM ET
👉Sign up: https://ow.ly/viEY50XByLq
📆December 5, 2-3 PM ET
👉Sign up: https://ow.ly/viEY50XByLq
Our newest SPSP Member Spotlight showcases the work of Ella Lombard, a researcher at education research organization foundry10. Dr. Lombard studies how tech like social media and AI shape youth learning, connection, and civic engagement.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/511L50XByjg
Learn more: https://ow.ly/511L50XByjg
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our newest SPSP Member Spotlight showcases the work of Ella Lombard, a researcher at education research organization foundry10. Dr. Lombard studies how tech like social media and AI shape youth learning, connection, and civic engagement.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/511L50XByjg
Learn more: https://ow.ly/511L50XByjg
Interesting SPPS finding: Thinking independently before seeking advice (a common prescription!) may backfire. The more you engage with a decision, the more likely you'll share your view and anchor your advisor - undermining the independent perspective you need.
Learn more: journals.sagepub.com...
Learn more: journals.sagepub.com...
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Interesting SPPS finding: Thinking independently before seeking advice (a common prescription!) may backfire. The more you engage with a decision, the more likely you'll share your view and anchor your advisor - undermining the independent perspective you need.
Learn more: journals.sagepub.com...
Learn more: journals.sagepub.com...
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New post with grad student @ugurozkusen.bsky.social out in @spspnews.bsky.social's Character & Context on a new JEP:G paper using intergroup contact on social media to reduce prejudice.
Read the Character & Context post: tinyurl.com/28hyccs7
Read the full paper in JEP:G: tinyurl.com/mpkhsjay
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Read the Character & Context post: tinyurl.com/28hyccs7
Read the full paper in JEP:G: tinyurl.com/mpkhsjay
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Positive Interactions on Social Media Might Help Reduce Prejudice | SPSP
Social media is blamed for dividing people, but can it also help bring people together?
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December 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New post with grad student @ugurozkusen.bsky.social out in @spspnews.bsky.social's Character & Context on a new JEP:G paper using intergroup contact on social media to reduce prejudice.
Read the Character & Context post: tinyurl.com/28hyccs7
Read the full paper in JEP:G: tinyurl.com/mpkhsjay
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Read the Character & Context post: tinyurl.com/28hyccs7
Read the full paper in JEP:G: tinyurl.com/mpkhsjay
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Join the next installment of SPSP's LGBTQ+ Research Journal Club! This event will be an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and build supportive networks within personality and social psychology.
📆December 5, 1-2 PM ET
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/VQil50XBk5N
📆December 5, 1-2 PM ET
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/VQil50XBk5N
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join the next installment of SPSP's LGBTQ+ Research Journal Club! This event will be an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and build supportive networks within personality and social psychology.
📆December 5, 1-2 PM ET
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/VQil50XBk5N
📆December 5, 1-2 PM ET
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/VQil50XBk5N
👩🎓Students: How does summer in Scotland sound?
There's still time to apply for the 2026 Summer School of Personality Science in Edinburgh, hosted by the European Association of Personality Psychology!
Apply here before December 15: https://ow.ly/bjxE50XBksg
There's still time to apply for the 2026 Summer School of Personality Science in Edinburgh, hosted by the European Association of Personality Psychology!
Apply here before December 15: https://ow.ly/bjxE50XBksg
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
👩🎓Students: How does summer in Scotland sound?
There's still time to apply for the 2026 Summer School of Personality Science in Edinburgh, hosted by the European Association of Personality Psychology!
Apply here before December 15: https://ow.ly/bjxE50XBksg
There's still time to apply for the 2026 Summer School of Personality Science in Edinburgh, hosted by the European Association of Personality Psychology!
Apply here before December 15: https://ow.ly/bjxE50XBksg
📈New research findings may help explain why gratitude has always been central to the practice of religion: gratitude is one affective mechanism through which religion is sustained.
Authors: Patty Van Cappellen, @amandabernal.bsky.social, Sara B. Algoe
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/xir950XAhmg
Authors: Patty Van Cappellen, @amandabernal.bsky.social, Sara B. Algoe
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/xir950XAhmg
December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
📈New research findings may help explain why gratitude has always been central to the practice of religion: gratitude is one affective mechanism through which religion is sustained.
Authors: Patty Van Cappellen, @amandabernal.bsky.social, Sara B. Algoe
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/xir950XAhmg
Authors: Patty Van Cappellen, @amandabernal.bsky.social, Sara B. Algoe
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/xir950XAhmg
For Sara Konrath, attending her first SPSP Annual Convention was the moment she felt liked she belonged in our field. What's your SPSP story?
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to SPSP. With your support, we can remain a home for scholars: ow.ly/Xtio50XAMMw
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to SPSP. With your support, we can remain a home for scholars: ow.ly/Xtio50XAMMw
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
For Sara Konrath, attending her first SPSP Annual Convention was the moment she felt liked she belonged in our field. What's your SPSP story?
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to SPSP. With your support, we can remain a home for scholars: ow.ly/Xtio50XAMMw
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to SPSP. With your support, we can remain a home for scholars: ow.ly/Xtio50XAMMw
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It's #GivingTuesday! 🎉 Support the future of the social and behavioral sciences by donating to COSSA. Your contribution helps us showcase the critical role our sciences play in informing policy and serving communities.
Donate here ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
Donate here ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's #GivingTuesday! 🎉 Support the future of the social and behavioral sciences by donating to COSSA. Your contribution helps us showcase the critical role our sciences play in informing policy and serving communities.
Donate here ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
Donate here ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
📌December 5: Join us at 8 AM US ET for a Free-Form Friday session that will explore international perspectives on publishing in SPSP journals. This event will be open to non-SPSP members!
Sign up here: ow.ly/BR2Y50XAi53
Sign up here: ow.ly/BR2Y50XAi53
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📌December 5: Join us at 8 AM US ET for a Free-Form Friday session that will explore international perspectives on publishing in SPSP journals. This event will be open to non-SPSP members!
Sign up here: ow.ly/BR2Y50XAi53
Sign up here: ow.ly/BR2Y50XAi53
December 5: We have three exciting Free-Form Fridays coming up later this week, focused on themes ranging from publishing experiences, LGBTQ+ research, and deciding whether to leave academia.
Learn more and sign up on SPSP's Events page: ow.ly/v1cj50XA33F
Learn more and sign up on SPSP's Events page: ow.ly/v1cj50XA33F
December 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
December 5: We have three exciting Free-Form Fridays coming up later this week, focused on themes ranging from publishing experiences, LGBTQ+ research, and deciding whether to leave academia.
Learn more and sign up on SPSP's Events page: ow.ly/v1cj50XA33F
Learn more and sign up on SPSP's Events page: ow.ly/v1cj50XA33F
SPSP is proud to honor the late Dr. Mark Zanna to our Heritage Wall, a pioneer in the study of attitudes, social cognition, and intergroup relations.
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/8cPO50XA3Fy
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/8cPO50XA3Fy
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
SPSP is proud to honor the late Dr. Mark Zanna to our Heritage Wall, a pioneer in the study of attitudes, social cognition, and intergroup relations.
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/8cPO50XA3Fy
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/8cPO50XA3Fy
🌍New #PSPB research explores how approach, acceptance, and avoidance coping styles predicts re-entry stress for students coming home after studying abroad. Researchers illustrated the importance of using adaptive coping styles upon re-entry.
Read more: ow.ly/8Sl350XA2ly
Read more: ow.ly/8Sl350XA2ly
December 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🌍New #PSPB research explores how approach, acceptance, and avoidance coping styles predicts re-entry stress for students coming home after studying abroad. Researchers illustrated the importance of using adaptive coping styles upon re-entry.
Read more: ow.ly/8Sl350XA2ly
Read more: ow.ly/8Sl350XA2ly
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A new @spspnews.bsky.social virtual session on global publishing experience: 8 - 9 AM ET on December 5. 🎉
Bring your stories and ideas to help make publishing more inclusive.
Registration is free and open to all (SPSP and non-SPSP members): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
Feel free to share!
Bring your stories and ideas to help make publishing more inclusive.
Registration is free and open to all (SPSP and non-SPSP members): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
Feel free to share!
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A new @spspnews.bsky.social virtual session on global publishing experience: 8 - 9 AM ET on December 5. 🎉
Bring your stories and ideas to help make publishing more inclusive.
Registration is free and open to all (SPSP and non-SPSP members): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
Feel free to share!
Bring your stories and ideas to help make publishing more inclusive.
Registration is free and open to all (SPSP and non-SPSP members): us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
Feel free to share!
It's the day before Thanksgiving in the United States, and SPSP is marking the occasion by revisiting research about how people craft gratitude lists, in which they reflect on things they are grateful for.
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/z9sn50XyhVi
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/z9sn50XyhVi
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
It's the day before Thanksgiving in the United States, and SPSP is marking the occasion by revisiting research about how people craft gratitude lists, in which they reflect on things they are grateful for.
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/z9sn50XyhVi
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/z9sn50XyhVi
📣Just announced: SPSP is excited to share details about an Invited Symposia at the 2026 Annual Convention! Experts will discuss the implications of artificial intelligence for personality and social psychology.
Learn more and register for #SPSP2026: ow.ly/H8Tp50XyhGL
Learn more and register for #SPSP2026: ow.ly/H8Tp50XyhGL
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📣Just announced: SPSP is excited to share details about an Invited Symposia at the 2026 Annual Convention! Experts will discuss the implications of artificial intelligence for personality and social psychology.
Learn more and register for #SPSP2026: ow.ly/H8Tp50XyhGL
Learn more and register for #SPSP2026: ow.ly/H8Tp50XyhGL
SPSP is proud to celebrate the work of Dolores Albarracín with our Career Contribution Award! Check out this excellent write-up from the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. Albarracín serves as the Amy Gutmann Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor.
Learn more: ow.ly/qXei50XxbBu
Learn more: ow.ly/qXei50XxbBu
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
SPSP is proud to celebrate the work of Dolores Albarracín with our Career Contribution Award! Check out this excellent write-up from the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. Albarracín serves as the Amy Gutmann Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor.
Learn more: ow.ly/qXei50XxbBu
Learn more: ow.ly/qXei50XxbBu