Lydia Emery
@lydiaemery.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in social psychology studying relationships, social class, and self/identity. She/her. https://cedarlab.uchicago.edu
Congrats, Jadyn! Exciting to see this published!
Out now in @nathumbehav.nature.com! We applied graph theoretic analyses to fMRI data of participants watching movies/listening to stories. Integration across large-scale functional networks mediates arousal-dependent enhancement of narrative memories. Open access link: rdcu.be/eKKAw
October 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Congrats, Jadyn! Exciting to see this published!
I'm excited to share a new paper at Social and Personality Psychology Compass with @erinhughes.bsky.social and @amymuise.bsky.social on self-expansion theory. We trace the theory back to its origins, discuss how well the original ideas have been tested, and what ideas remain: tinyurl.com/y8ppsz9k
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm excited to share a new paper at Social and Personality Psychology Compass with @erinhughes.bsky.social and @amymuise.bsky.social on self-expansion theory. We trace the theory back to its origins, discuss how well the original ideas have been tested, and what ideas remain: tinyurl.com/y8ppsz9k
We wrote a blog post about this for @spspnews.bsky.social Character and Context: spsp.org/news/charact...
September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We wrote a blog post about this for @spspnews.bsky.social Character and Context: spsp.org/news/charact...
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To help instructors diversify course content, we’re building a database of articles focused on the relationship experiences of marginalized and underrepresented populations. Do you have any to recommend (perhaps one you’ve written yourself or read recently)? Recommend it here: tinyurl.com/IARRrecs
September 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
To help instructors diversify course content, we’re building a database of articles focused on the relationship experiences of marginalized and underrepresented populations. Do you have any to recommend (perhaps one you’ve written yourself or read recently)? Recommend it here: tinyurl.com/IARRrecs
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What kinds of conversations spark instant connection?
Excited to share my first NYT Guest Essay, with @ericaboothby.bsky.social.
We argue that playful riffing — creating a little world together — forges and deepens relationships through shared reality.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/o...
Excited to share my first NYT Guest Essay, with @ericaboothby.bsky.social.
We argue that playful riffing — creating a little world together — forges and deepens relationships through shared reality.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/o...
Opinion | You’re Probably Doing Small Talk Wrong
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
What kinds of conversations spark instant connection?
Excited to share my first NYT Guest Essay, with @ericaboothby.bsky.social.
We argue that playful riffing — creating a little world together — forges and deepens relationships through shared reality.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/o...
Excited to share my first NYT Guest Essay, with @ericaboothby.bsky.social.
We argue that playful riffing — creating a little world together — forges and deepens relationships through shared reality.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/o...
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This special issue "invites submissions on research areas recently de-prioritized and/or de-funded that address or discuss how social cognition approaches can aid in the understanding of these critical societal issues."
Plz consider submitting!
Plz consider submitting!
Social Cognition invites papers for a special issue on disrupted scholarship guest edited by Galen Bodenhausen, Jacqueline Chen, & Franki Kung.
bit.ly/3HkcyBf
bit.ly/3HkcyBf
Call for Papers Indomitable Science: Social Cognition Scholarship amid Disruption.docx
Call for Papers: Special Collection Indomitable Science: Social Cognition Scholarship amid Disruption Deadline for Letters of Intent: October 15, 2025 (https://bit.ly/4mlowtf) Guest Editors: Gale...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This special issue "invites submissions on research areas recently de-prioritized and/or de-funded that address or discuss how social cognition approaches can aid in the understanding of these critical societal issues."
Plz consider submitting!
Plz consider submitting!
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Just found out I can put this gif on my lab website so this is gonna be a game changer 😂 Anyway I will be reviewing PhD applications for UIC social-personality psych area to start in Fall 2026, so please let your students know. More info on my website: www.pbandjlab.com/team
a cartoon of homer simpson and bart simpson sitting on a couch with the words join us above them .
Alt: a cartoon of homer simpson and bart simpson sitting on a couch with the words join us above them .
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July 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Just found out I can put this gif on my lab website so this is gonna be a game changer 😂 Anyway I will be reviewing PhD applications for UIC social-personality psych area to start in Fall 2026, so please let your students know. More info on my website: www.pbandjlab.com/team
I'm putting together a new grad seminar on the psychology of social class/socioeconomic status for this fall. I'm interested in highlighting new work/ideas/topics in this growing field and would welcome any suggestions! (And please don't hesitate to suggest your own work.)
June 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I'm putting together a new grad seminar on the psychology of social class/socioeconomic status for this fall. I'm interested in highlighting new work/ideas/topics in this growing field and would welcome any suggestions! (And please don't hesitate to suggest your own work.)
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I know Chicago winter is a huge departure from our usual SPSP locations, but Chicago is worth it!!! There’s so much good food here! Come hang out!
📌 Reminder: #SPSP2026 submissions opened last week! One week in and we're already seeing great interest. Don't miss your chance to present in Chicago (February 26-28, 2026)!
Podium presentations due July 17 | Posters due September 18
Submit here: ow.ly/aCie50WfwGp
Podium presentations due July 17 | Posters due September 18
Submit here: ow.ly/aCie50WfwGp
June 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I know Chicago winter is a huge departure from our usual SPSP locations, but Chicago is worth it!!! There’s so much good food here! Come hang out!
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With everything going on in the world, it's good to do things you love. Catching up on some of the latest in the science of close relationships, from friendship to romance, to why the love languages aren't real. #relationshipscience #https://www.zoppolat.com/post/relationship-science-roundup-vol-10
Relationship Science Roundup - Vol. 10
The latest in the science of close relationships.
www.zoppolat.com
May 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
With everything going on in the world, it's good to do things you love. Catching up on some of the latest in the science of close relationships, from friendship to romance, to why the love languages aren't real. #relationshipscience #https://www.zoppolat.com/post/relationship-science-roundup-vol-10
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🎇NEW PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT🎇
“Love may be a many-splendored thing, but it’s also a battlefield.”
So begins my "Romantic Relationships" chapter in the new, OPEN-ACCESS, Handbook of Social Psychology (6e). The chapter synthesizes what I've learned in my 28 years in the field.
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“Love may be a many-splendored thing, but it’s also a battlefield.”
So begins my "Romantic Relationships" chapter in the new, OPEN-ACCESS, Handbook of Social Psychology (6e). The chapter synthesizes what I've learned in my 28 years in the field.
🧵
May 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🎇NEW PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT🎇
“Love may be a many-splendored thing, but it’s also a battlefield.”
So begins my "Romantic Relationships" chapter in the new, OPEN-ACCESS, Handbook of Social Psychology (6e). The chapter synthesizes what I've learned in my 28 years in the field.
🧵
“Love may be a many-splendored thing, but it’s also a battlefield.”
So begins my "Romantic Relationships" chapter in the new, OPEN-ACCESS, Handbook of Social Psychology (6e). The chapter synthesizes what I've learned in my 28 years in the field.
🧵
I'm thrilled that this is not only published, but free and open-access to make our science available to everyone. Brief thread about Chapter 24 (Social Class), from @profnicolestephens.bsky.social, Sarah Townsend, and me: (1/4)
Since 1954, "The Handbook of Social Psychology" has been the field’s most authoritative reference work, and today is the launch of the 6th edition with 50 new chapters by 100 leading scholars. Best news? The HSP is now an open-access public resource—free to read, download, and share. the-hsp.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I'm thrilled that this is not only published, but free and open-access to make our science available to everyone. Brief thread about Chapter 24 (Social Class), from @profnicolestephens.bsky.social, Sarah Townsend, and me: (1/4)
Excited to share a new paper in Current Directions on the theme of merging in close relationships, with @emmamcgorray.bsky.social, @erinhughes.bsky.social , and @abdoe.bsky.social! In the paper, we discuss merging in the domains of selves, goals, processing, and reality. tinyurl.com/ynbedzys (1/4)
April 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Excited to share a new paper in Current Directions on the theme of merging in close relationships, with @emmamcgorray.bsky.social, @erinhughes.bsky.social , and @abdoe.bsky.social! In the paper, we discuss merging in the domains of selves, goals, processing, and reality. tinyurl.com/ynbedzys (1/4)
We’re recruiting for a new study! Please consider participating in @jadynpark.bsky.social’s research if you’re in the Chicago area, and help us spread the word!
Calling all couples in the Chicago area! 💕 I'm launching a new study with @ycleong.bsky.social and @lydiaemery.bsky.social to explore brain responses during conversations between couples. If you're interested, please fill out our brief screener! ssd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We’re recruiting for a new study! Please consider participating in @jadynpark.bsky.social’s research if you’re in the Chicago area, and help us spread the word!
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My Phd student Noah is recruiting Trans* and Non-Binary folks to participate in a survey study on well-being (uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...). Check it out if relevant and of interest to you, and appreciate any signal boosting in your networks!
March 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My Phd student Noah is recruiting Trans* and Non-Binary folks to participate in a survey study on well-being (uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...). Check it out if relevant and of interest to you, and appreciate any signal boosting in your networks!
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If you're looking to do a postdoc studying research methods in the close relationships/sexuality space, you can apply to work with me or @johnsakaluk.bsky.social or both!
www.uwo.ca/research/fun...
www.uwo.ca/research/fun...
Western Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
www.uwo.ca
March 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If you're looking to do a postdoc studying research methods in the close relationships/sexuality space, you can apply to work with me or @johnsakaluk.bsky.social or both!
www.uwo.ca/research/fun...
www.uwo.ca/research/fun...
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I'm hiring a new lab manager!
Deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here: www.chicagobooth.edu/-/media/facu...
I formed some of my deepest and most impactful partnerships as a lab manager, and it's a position that I highly value.
If you are a PI, please circulate to possible applicants!
Deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here: www.chicagobooth.edu/-/media/facu...
I formed some of my deepest and most impactful partnerships as a lab manager, and it's a position that I highly value.
If you are a PI, please circulate to possible applicants!
March 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I'm hiring a new lab manager!
Deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here: www.chicagobooth.edu/-/media/facu...
I formed some of my deepest and most impactful partnerships as a lab manager, and it's a position that I highly value.
If you are a PI, please circulate to possible applicants!
Deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here: www.chicagobooth.edu/-/media/facu...
I formed some of my deepest and most impactful partnerships as a lab manager, and it's a position that I highly value.
If you are a PI, please circulate to possible applicants!
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Hi Chicago friends, next week on Friday 3/7, @kimberlyquinn.bsky.social and I will be standing up for science at Federal Plaza at 12pm! Join us at @standupforscience.bsky.social in Chicago and nationwide! For more background info, read here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...
February 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hi Chicago friends, next week on Friday 3/7, @kimberlyquinn.bsky.social and I will be standing up for science at Federal Plaza at 12pm! Join us at @standupforscience.bsky.social in Chicago and nationwide! For more background info, read here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...
So honored to be on this list and in the company of these amazing scholars!
Congratulations to the newest class of APS Rising Stars ⭐! www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
February 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
So honored to be on this list and in the company of these amazing scholars!
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⏰Today, 2-3 PM ET: Join us as @erinhughes.bsky.social discusses her research about the experiences of people whose romantic partners are incarcerated.
✍️Sign up for the latest event in our PUI Invited Talk Series here: ow.ly/RIoW50V6VvP
✍️Sign up for the latest event in our PUI Invited Talk Series here: ow.ly/RIoW50V6VvP
February 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
⏰Today, 2-3 PM ET: Join us as @erinhughes.bsky.social discusses her research about the experiences of people whose romantic partners are incarcerated.
✍️Sign up for the latest event in our PUI Invited Talk Series here: ow.ly/RIoW50V6VvP
✍️Sign up for the latest event in our PUI Invited Talk Series here: ow.ly/RIoW50V6VvP
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Congratulations @erinhughes.bsky.social for winning the Close Relationships grad student paper award 🏆Her work shows that avoidantly attached folks overestimate how much they’ll lose parts of themselves when in relationships. #SPSP2025 #spspcloserels
February 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations @erinhughes.bsky.social for winning the Close Relationships grad student paper award 🏆Her work shows that avoidantly attached folks overestimate how much they’ll lose parts of themselves when in relationships. #SPSP2025 #spspcloserels
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We are excited for the @spspnews.bsky.social Close Relationships Preconference💞 on Thursday. Such a great line-up of speakers! @chops310.bsky.social @lydiaemery.bsky.social @brettmurpsych.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We are excited for the @spspnews.bsky.social Close Relationships Preconference💞 on Thursday. Such a great line-up of speakers! @chops310.bsky.social @lydiaemery.bsky.social @brettmurpsych.bsky.social
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If you/ your students are interviewing for PhD psych programs in US (especially social psych), check out the resource page on my website. There are guides prepped by grad students + questions to ask faculty etc. Good luck!
www.pbandjlab.com/resources
www.pbandjlab.com/resources
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January 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you/ your students are interviewing for PhD psych programs in US (especially social psych), check out the resource page on my website. There are guides prepped by grad students + questions to ask faculty etc. Good luck!
www.pbandjlab.com/resources
www.pbandjlab.com/resources