Joel Le Forestier
@joelleforestier.bsky.social
Assistant professor of social psychology and PI of the Identity and Intergroup Relations Lab at Pitt. He/him. 🏳️🌈
🌐: joelleforestier.com
🌐: joelleforestier.com
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Interested in doing a postdoc on misinfo/belief change with me and @gordpennycook.bsky.social? We are looking for candidates to apply for a Connected Minds Postdoctoral Fellowship, based at York University. Contact me for more details! #PsychJobs
Connected Minds Postdoctoral Fellowships - Connected Minds
INTRODUCTION: New technologies are revolutionizing society, creating a 'techno-social collective' where humans and intelligent technologies are deeply interconnected. While such advances present excit...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Interested in doing a postdoc on misinfo/belief change with me and @gordpennycook.bsky.social? We are looking for candidates to apply for a Connected Minds Postdoctoral Fellowship, based at York University. Contact me for more details! #PsychJobs
I'm in the midst of the busiest semester of my life but I have two free hours to analyze data right now. I could cry. Nobody email me.
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I'm in the midst of the busiest semester of my life but I have two free hours to analyze data right now. I could cry. Nobody email me.
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I am looking to recruit a postdoc to join my lab next fall, & work on projects focused on online mobilization with social media datasets - see more details here: bit.ly/4r49x9b . If anyone knows of someone with relevant skills who is looking for a postdoc- please pass this on!
Research Associate in Psychology
Dr. Eric Shuman at the University of Virginia invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate with expertise in the social psychology of social protest, social change, and/or in big data, ...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I am looking to recruit a postdoc to join my lab next fall, & work on projects focused on online mobilization with social media datasets - see more details here: bit.ly/4r49x9b . If anyone knows of someone with relevant skills who is looking for a postdoc- please pass this on!
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Example of the broader impact of media representation:
"Kortuem said Heated Rivalry had 'sparked' something in him and inspired him to come out publicly. 'I realised it is finally time to share a journey I have kept close to the vest for a long time,' he said."
www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/15/h...
"Kortuem said Heated Rivalry had 'sparked' something in him and inspired him to come out publicly. 'I realised it is finally time to share a journey I have kept close to the vest for a long time,' he said."
www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/15/h...
Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay crediting Heated Rivalry
The former hockey player, Jesse Korteum has come out as gay and credited Heated Rivalry for helping him do so.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Example of the broader impact of media representation:
"Kortuem said Heated Rivalry had 'sparked' something in him and inspired him to come out publicly. 'I realised it is finally time to share a journey I have kept close to the vest for a long time,' he said."
www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/15/h...
"Kortuem said Heated Rivalry had 'sparked' something in him and inspired him to come out publicly. 'I realised it is finally time to share a journey I have kept close to the vest for a long time,' he said."
www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/15/h...
With @paolopalma.bsky.social!!! Excited to get down to work.
Congrats @joelleforestier.bsky.social on receiving a 2025 Springfield Research Fund Grant!🌈 Dr. Le Forestier's work examines how people experience & navigate intergroup contexts, and how we can improve intergroup relations, experiences, & wellbeing. We're proud to help move this work forward! 👏
January 5, 2026 at 11:44 PM
With @paolopalma.bsky.social!!! Excited to get down to work.
Excited to get down to work with co-PI (and fabulous department-mate at Pitt Psychology) @drgabyalvarez.bsky.social! 🎉
Huge congratulations to @joelleforestier.bsky.social, our 2025 Division 49 Group Psychology Grantee!👏 His research explores how people experience and navigate intergroup contexts, with a focus on stigma, self-presentation, and health & wellbeing impacts of prejudice. 💙
December 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Excited to get down to work with co-PI (and fabulous department-mate at Pitt Psychology) @drgabyalvarez.bsky.social! 🎉
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4. Positive Interactions on Social Media Might Help Reduce Prejudice
Finding ways to make people's online experience more diverse interactive could help social media bring people together instead of pushing them apart.
Read more: spsp.org/news/charact...
Finding ways to make people's online experience more diverse interactive could help social media bring people together instead of pushing them apart.
Read more: spsp.org/news/charact...
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 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
4. Positive Interactions on Social Media Might Help Reduce Prejudice
Finding ways to make people's online experience more diverse interactive could help social media bring people together instead of pushing them apart.
Read more: spsp.org/news/charact...
Finding ways to make people's online experience more diverse interactive could help social media bring people together instead of pushing them apart.
Read more: spsp.org/news/charact...
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FABBS(Federation of Assoc in Behavior&Brain Sciences) is pleased to honor Calvin Lai, recipient of the Kellina Craig-Henderson Early to Mid-Career Award AND Early Career Impact Award! Dr. Lai’s pioneering work examines implicit bias& applications to policing&hiring. Congrats @calvinklai.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
FABBS(Federation of Assoc in Behavior&Brain Sciences) is pleased to honor Calvin Lai, recipient of the Kellina Craig-Henderson Early to Mid-Career Award AND Early Career Impact Award! Dr. Lai’s pioneering work examines implicit bias& applications to policing&hiring. Congrats @calvinklai.bsky.social
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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"The high-income admissions advantage at Ivy-Plus colleges is driven by three factors: (1) preferences for children of alumni, (2) weight placed on non-academic credentials, and (3) athletic recruitment...The three factors...are uncorrelated or negatively correlated with post-college outcomes..."
Recently accepted by #QJE, “Diversifying Society’s Leaders? The Determinants and Causal Effects of Admission to Highly Selective Private Colleges,” by Chetty (@Oppinsights), Deming, and Friedman: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
Diversifying Society’s Leaders? The Determinants and Causal Effects of Admission to Highly Selective Private Colleges*
Abstract. We use anonymized admissions data from several colleges linked to income tax records and SAT and ACT test scores to study the determinants and ca
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November 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"The high-income admissions advantage at Ivy-Plus colleges is driven by three factors: (1) preferences for children of alumni, (2) weight placed on non-academic credentials, and (3) athletic recruitment...The three factors...are uncorrelated or negatively correlated with post-college outcomes..."
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This—on my former university, department, and advisor—is harrowing but required reading for all social psychologists. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This—on my former university, department, and advisor—is harrowing but required reading for all social psychologists. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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On election day, I wanna announce that I am recruiting social psych PhD students for my lab at UIC. My lab focuses on racial identities (esp Asian, Latino, MENA Americans) and intra-minority conflict/ coalition. So please tell your students to pick me! All details on my website: www.pbandjlab.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
On election day, I wanna announce that I am recruiting social psych PhD students for my lab at UIC. My lab focuses on racial identities (esp Asian, Latino, MENA Americans) and intra-minority conflict/ coalition. So please tell your students to pick me! All details on my website: www.pbandjlab.com
My fab department is hiring in Clinical at the asst/assoc level! The search is focused on adult psychopathology, brain imaging, or genetics.
We have a collaborative, friendly, and supportive department with great conditions for research. Come join us!
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We have a collaborative, friendly, and supportive department with great conditions for research. Come join us!
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October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My fab department is hiring in Clinical at the asst/assoc level! The search is focused on adult psychopathology, brain imaging, or genetics.
We have a collaborative, friendly, and supportive department with great conditions for research. Come join us!
Ad: lnkd.in/gkJtjCyS
We have a collaborative, friendly, and supportive department with great conditions for research. Come join us!
Ad: lnkd.in/gkJtjCyS
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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New minimal groups effect just dropped! Bon apétit!
October 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
New minimal groups effect just dropped! Bon apétit!
New minimal groups effect just dropped! Bon apétit!
October 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
New minimal groups effect just dropped! Bon apétit!
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I am hoping to recruit a Ph.D. student to join the SPARC (Social Psychology of Activism, Resistance, & Change) Lab at @UVAPsyc in Fall 2026! You can find more info about my research on my website (ericshuman.com), and the program here (psychology.as.virginia.edu/social-psych...).
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October 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I am hoping to recruit a Ph.D. student to join the SPARC (Social Psychology of Activism, Resistance, & Change) Lab at @UVAPsyc in Fall 2026! You can find more info about my research on my website (ericshuman.com), and the program here (psychology.as.virginia.edu/social-psych...).
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Cool new study by @joelleforestier.bsky.social @page-gould.bsky.social & Alison Chasteen
Can social media contact reduce prejudice?
#PrejudiceResearch
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Can social media contact reduce prejudice?
#PrejudiceResearch
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
October 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Cool new study by @joelleforestier.bsky.social @page-gould.bsky.social & Alison Chasteen
Can social media contact reduce prejudice?
#PrejudiceResearch
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Can social media contact reduce prejudice?
#PrejudiceResearch
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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SPSP is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 SAGE Emerging Scholar Award!
Congratulations to @chrbuettner.bsky.social, Ivan Hernandez, Erin Hughes, @niclaskuper.bsky.social, Katherine Lawson, @joelleforestier.bsky.social, and Zachary Witkower!
Learn more: ow.ly/Vff550WY7hH
Congratulations to @chrbuettner.bsky.social, Ivan Hernandez, Erin Hughes, @niclaskuper.bsky.social, Katherine Lawson, @joelleforestier.bsky.social, and Zachary Witkower!
Learn more: ow.ly/Vff550WY7hH
September 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Announcing SPSP's 2026 Self & Identity precon (bit.ly/4mn2WDT), which will have a timely focus on activist and ally identities. We have a phenomenal set of speakers (Linda Tropp! Kim Rios! Lucy De Souza! Teri Kirby! Dan McAdams!) and are accepting data blitz and poster submissions until Oct 23!
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Announcing SPSP's 2026 Self & Identity precon (bit.ly/4mn2WDT), which will have a timely focus on activist and ally identities. We have a phenomenal set of speakers (Linda Tropp! Kim Rios! Lucy De Souza! Teri Kirby! Dan McAdams!) and are accepting data blitz and poster submissions until Oct 23!
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I am recruiting (Canadian🇨🇦) graduate students at York University for Fall 2026 in Social and Personality Psychology! If you are interested in misinformation, political polarization, and/or computational social science, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
September 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I am recruiting (Canadian🇨🇦) graduate students at York University for Fall 2026 in Social and Personality Psychology! If you are interested in misinformation, political polarization, and/or computational social science, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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What motivates romantic partners to continue being supportive in their partner's goal pursuit?
New #PSPB research suggests that as long as gratitude is expressed, partners remain motivated to help even when their partner does not succeed.
Read more: ow.ly/Ljvu50WNCrq
New #PSPB research suggests that as long as gratitude is expressed, partners remain motivated to help even when their partner does not succeed.
Read more: ow.ly/Ljvu50WNCrq
August 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What motivates romantic partners to continue being supportive in their partner's goal pursuit?
New #PSPB research suggests that as long as gratitude is expressed, partners remain motivated to help even when their partner does not succeed.
Read more: ow.ly/Ljvu50WNCrq
New #PSPB research suggests that as long as gratitude is expressed, partners remain motivated to help even when their partner does not succeed.
Read more: ow.ly/Ljvu50WNCrq
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2/6. In a set of experiments just published in Social Science & Medicine, we found that Asian, Black, and Hispanic Americans were consistently more willing to engage in individual and collective efforts to address health disparities than their White counterparts. news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
Those most willing to address health disparities tend to be overlooked | Cornell Chronicle
Cornell researchers found that by prioritizing the perspectives of white Americans instead of those from underrepresented groups, studies of pandemic disparities likely missed important insights from ...
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May 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
2/6. In a set of experiments just published in Social Science & Medicine, we found that Asian, Black, and Hispanic Americans were consistently more willing to engage in individual and collective efforts to address health disparities than their White counterparts. news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
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📣📣We're going for round two!!!📣📣
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
August 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣📣We're going for round two!!!📣📣
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
📣📣We're going for round two!!!📣📣
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
August 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣📣We're going for round two!!!📣📣
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...
I'll be reviewing graduate applicants again this year. Come join my growing lab!
Info about the lab: joelleforestier.com
Info about the social program: www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate/soc...