Islam Borinca, PhD
iborinca.bsky.social
Islam Borinca, PhD
@iborinca.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, University of Groningen | Visiting Lecturer, UCD |
Editorial Roles: Associate Editor (Peace & Conflict); Editorial Boards (JESP, ASAP, JCASP); Consulting Editor (BJSP)
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Hot off the press in Social Influence, in collaboration with @iborinca.bsky.social! Across 2 studies (U.S & U.K), we showed that exposure to gay men’s non-traditional roles can soften rigid masculinity in straight men, boosting emotional openness and inclusivity. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles
Rigid traditional masculinity norms are linked to emotional suppression and relational strain, particularly among heterosexual men. This research examined whether sexual orientation shapes masculin...
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July 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
📢 Just published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin!

We examine how war-related memories shape reconciliation—and how meta-humanization can counter dehumanization and promote peace in post-conflict Kosovo.
May 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Throwing it back to 2024 with a #mustreadmonday recommendation 📖😊

Social Norms and Peace; how social norms influence peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

Guest edited by @iborinca.bsky.social, @mariosainz.bsky.social and @tgkinopoulos.bsky.social

Check it out! doi.org/10.1037/pac0...
April 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
New paper out (w/ Russell Spears) in JESP!

We looked at what happens when international support is pulled in post-conflict Kosovo. Anger goes up, support for radical action rises, and feelings of collective victimhood deepen.

Read: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
April 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM