Society for Personality and Social Psychology
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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!
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📊 New research: People tend to moralize health behaviors - treating them as right or wrong - when they perceive those behaviors as causing harm to others.
Learn more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: ow.ly/Rkn850XoyRq
Learn more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: ow.ly/Rkn850XoyRq
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
📊 New research: People tend to moralize health behaviors - treating them as right or wrong - when they perceive those behaviors as causing harm to others.
Learn more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: ow.ly/Rkn850XoyRq
Learn more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: ow.ly/Rkn850XoyRq
👋Don't miss out: We're still seeking applicants for an Editorial Fellowship with Personality and Social Psychology Review, but time is running out! Apply for this outstanding opportunity by November 15.
Apply here: ow.ly/1Pqi50XpsSm
Apply here: ow.ly/1Pqi50XpsSm
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
👋Don't miss out: We're still seeking applicants for an Editorial Fellowship with Personality and Social Psychology Review, but time is running out! Apply for this outstanding opportunity by November 15.
Apply here: ow.ly/1Pqi50XpsSm
Apply here: ow.ly/1Pqi50XpsSm
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Congrats to MSU graduate student @abbycassario.bsky.social on being awarded a 2025 Student Publication Prize from @spspnews.bsky.social!
Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...
Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Congrats to MSU graduate student @abbycassario.bsky.social on being awarded a 2025 Student Publication Prize from @spspnews.bsky.social!
Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...
Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...
New research suggests that as income inequality increases, so do national and individual work hours. Reducing both actual and perceived income inequality may help curb excessive work hours and promote a healthier work–life balance.
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/2VhQ50XonNb
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/2VhQ50XonNb
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
New research suggests that as income inequality increases, so do national and individual work hours. Reducing both actual and perceived income inequality may help curb excessive work hours and promote a healthier work–life balance.
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/2VhQ50XonNb
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/2VhQ50XonNb
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Thanks to everyone who joined us on our @spspnews.bsky.social free form session! The recording will be up on SPSP soon.
@michaeljbernstein.bsky.social would love to hear from anyone interested in submitting an idea for a special issue! Hooray for science!
@michaeljbernstein.bsky.social would love to hear from anyone interested in submitting an idea for a special issue! Hooray for science!
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November 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us on our @spspnews.bsky.social free form session! The recording will be up on SPSP soon.
@michaeljbernstein.bsky.social would love to hear from anyone interested in submitting an idea for a special issue! Hooray for science!
@michaeljbernstein.bsky.social would love to hear from anyone interested in submitting an idea for a special issue! Hooray for science!
TODAY at 2 PM ET: Ever wondered what goes into creating and submitting a successful special issue at @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social? Join JESP Editors during this virtual event to find out!
RSVP here: ow.ly/yqyH50XooAJ
RSVP here: ow.ly/yqyH50XooAJ
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
TODAY at 2 PM ET: Ever wondered what goes into creating and submitting a successful special issue at @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social? Join JESP Editors during this virtual event to find out!
RSVP here: ow.ly/yqyH50XooAJ
RSVP here: ow.ly/yqyH50XooAJ
👋Are you planning to join us for the SPSP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago? Now is the time to register and book your hotel! Register now to get your early bird discount and a spot in SPSP's hotel block. See you at #SPSP2026!
Start here: ow.ly/UQbA50Xonvk
Start here: ow.ly/UQbA50Xonvk
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
👋Are you planning to join us for the SPSP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago? Now is the time to register and book your hotel! Register now to get your early bird discount and a spot in SPSP's hotel block. See you at #SPSP2026!
Start here: ow.ly/UQbA50Xonvk
Start here: ow.ly/UQbA50Xonvk
TODAY at 1 PM ET: Join the first session of the LGBTQ+ Research Journal Club, hosted as part of our Free-Form Friday series! The club will be a space for community, conversation, and critical engagement with research.
RSVP here: ow.ly/HJUJ50Xooqe
RSVP here: ow.ly/HJUJ50Xooqe
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
TODAY at 1 PM ET: Join the first session of the LGBTQ+ Research Journal Club, hosted as part of our Free-Form Friday series! The club will be a space for community, conversation, and critical engagement with research.
RSVP here: ow.ly/HJUJ50Xooqe
RSVP here: ow.ly/HJUJ50Xooqe
What can younger adults learn from older adults about happiness? New research suggests that the lesson is to pursue happiness in ways compatible with other important personal goals.
Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Review: ow.ly/UzRx50XnrN5
Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Review: ow.ly/UzRx50XnrN5
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
What can younger adults learn from older adults about happiness? New research suggests that the lesson is to pursue happiness in ways compatible with other important personal goals.
Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Review: ow.ly/UzRx50XnrN5
Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Review: ow.ly/UzRx50XnrN5
Want to connect with other scholars beyond the SPSP Annual Convention and hone your leadership skills? Consider volunteering for one of our committees that help advance personality and social psychology!
📆Application deadline: November 19
Apply here: ow.ly/XGvf50XnnKR
📆Application deadline: November 19
Apply here: ow.ly/XGvf50XnnKR
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Want to connect with other scholars beyond the SPSP Annual Convention and hone your leadership skills? Consider volunteering for one of our committees that help advance personality and social psychology!
📆Application deadline: November 19
Apply here: ow.ly/XGvf50XnnKR
📆Application deadline: November 19
Apply here: ow.ly/XGvf50XnnKR
As the U.S. federal government shutdown continues, it's important to understand how it affects research funding. @cossa.bsky.social has advocacy resources to help researchers communicate with policymakers about social and behavioral science.
Start here: ow.ly/HNjw50XnTLu
Start here: ow.ly/HNjw50XnTLu
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
As the U.S. federal government shutdown continues, it's important to understand how it affects research funding. @cossa.bsky.social has advocacy resources to help researchers communicate with policymakers about social and behavioral science.
Start here: ow.ly/HNjw50XnTLu
Start here: ow.ly/HNjw50XnTLu
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More @spspnews.bsky.social happiness for the lab! Congrats to @mohammadwiswall.bsky.social Tose, Mercedes, Hannah, Mariam and our undergrads Julia and Jalen for all having posters accepted!! We hope chilly Chicago is ready for our science!!
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November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
More @spspnews.bsky.social happiness for the lab! Congrats to @mohammadwiswall.bsky.social Tose, Mercedes, Hannah, Mariam and our undergrads Julia and Jalen for all having posters accepted!! We hope chilly Chicago is ready for our science!!
How can universities bolster identity safety for stigmatized group members after racially biased incidents? Explore insightful research on this topic with @melaniemaimon.bsky.social in our next PUI Invited Talk.
When: November 12, 2-3 PM ET
Where: Virtual
RSVP here: ow.ly/eLT550XnpNr
When: November 12, 2-3 PM ET
Where: Virtual
RSVP here: ow.ly/eLT550XnpNr
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
How can universities bolster identity safety for stigmatized group members after racially biased incidents? Explore insightful research on this topic with @melaniemaimon.bsky.social in our next PUI Invited Talk.
When: November 12, 2-3 PM ET
Where: Virtual
RSVP here: ow.ly/eLT550XnpNr
When: November 12, 2-3 PM ET
Where: Virtual
RSVP here: ow.ly/eLT550XnpNr
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Headed to @spspnews.bsky.social in February! 💫
📣The MOSAIC Lab is excited to announce that Sarah and Teresa will be presenting their posters at SPSP 2026 in Chicago! The annual convention will be held on Feb 26-28th. Be sure to attend their posters!👩🏫
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Headed to @spspnews.bsky.social in February! 💫
Reminder: Don't miss the first meeting of the LGBTQ+ Research Journaling Club, focused on research related to reducing prejudice toward LGBTQ+ people. The event will be part of SPSP's Free-Form Friday series!
📆November 7, 1-2 PM ET
RSVP here: ow.ly/PqaZ50XmTqQ
📆November 7, 1-2 PM ET
RSVP here: ow.ly/PqaZ50XmTqQ
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reminder: Don't miss the first meeting of the LGBTQ+ Research Journaling Club, focused on research related to reducing prejudice toward LGBTQ+ people. The event will be part of SPSP's Free-Form Friday series!
📆November 7, 1-2 PM ET
RSVP here: ow.ly/PqaZ50XmTqQ
📆November 7, 1-2 PM ET
RSVP here: ow.ly/PqaZ50XmTqQ
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📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
Our team would also like to hold space for the Chumbawamba reference in the title of this study. Truly wonderful.
Movements often experience setbacks while pursuing a goal, but new research finds that autonomous motivation - supporters' internalized commitment to a cause - can buffer the demotivating effects of a specific failure.
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/ilr450Xm6wH
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/ilr450Xm6wH
November 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Our team would also like to hold space for the Chumbawamba reference in the title of this study. Truly wonderful.
Ever wondered what goes into producing a successful special issue at the @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social?
Find out by joining the editors for a Free-Form Friday session on November 7, 2-3 PM ET!
RSVP here: community.spsp.org/e...
Find out by joining the editors for a Free-Form Friday session on November 7, 2-3 PM ET!
RSVP here: community.spsp.org/e...
November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Ever wondered what goes into producing a successful special issue at the @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social?
Find out by joining the editors for a Free-Form Friday session on November 7, 2-3 PM ET!
RSVP here: community.spsp.org/e...
Find out by joining the editors for a Free-Form Friday session on November 7, 2-3 PM ET!
RSVP here: community.spsp.org/e...
Movements often experience setbacks while pursuing a goal, but new research finds that autonomous motivation - supporters' internalized commitment to a cause - can buffer the demotivating effects of a specific failure.
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/ilr450Xm6wH
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/ilr450Xm6wH
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Movements often experience setbacks while pursuing a goal, but new research finds that autonomous motivation - supporters' internalized commitment to a cause - can buffer the demotivating effects of a specific failure.
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/ilr450Xm6wH
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/ilr450Xm6wH
SPSP is proud to recognize Dr. Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, a pioneer in cross-cultural psychology, on our Heritage Wall in honor of her extraordinary contributions to our field.
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/1R2f50Xl91t
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/1R2f50Xl91t
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
SPSP is proud to recognize Dr. Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, a pioneer in cross-cultural psychology, on our Heritage Wall in honor of her extraordinary contributions to our field.
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/1R2f50Xl91t
Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: ow.ly/1R2f50Xl91t
Congrats to Lucy De Souza on winning the SPSP Student Publication Prize! Her research with Toni Schmader provides a framework for understanding allyship, organizing actions as reactive or proactive, and ranging from individual to institutional.
Read more: ow.ly/jAJK50XkA0a
Read more: ow.ly/jAJK50XkA0a
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Congrats to Lucy De Souza on winning the SPSP Student Publication Prize! Her research with Toni Schmader provides a framework for understanding allyship, organizing actions as reactive or proactive, and ranging from individual to institutional.
Read more: ow.ly/jAJK50XkA0a
Read more: ow.ly/jAJK50XkA0a
Registered for #SPSP2026 yet? Lock in Early Bird pricing (save until January 22!) and book your hotel room today. Chicago awaits! 🏙️
Start here: ow.ly/2h4y50XkyO3
Start here: ow.ly/2h4y50XkyO3
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Registered for #SPSP2026 yet? Lock in Early Bird pricing (save until January 22!) and book your hotel room today. Chicago awaits! 🏙️
Start here: ow.ly/2h4y50XkyO3
Start here: ow.ly/2h4y50XkyO3
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🤔Ever wondered what goes into creating and submitting a successful special issue at the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology? Join a Free-Form Friday session with JESP editors to learn more!
📆November 7, 2-3 PM ET
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📆November 7, 2-3 PM ET
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October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hi all! I could not be more excited to be part of the hosting for this. If you have ANY interest in potentially guiding a special issue one day, come to this to learn all about the process!
@spspnews.bsky.social
#PsychSciSky #socialpsyc #SocialPsychology
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New research challenges the authenticity of warmth in paternalistic stereotypes. The study finds that positive evaluations of certain groups may be driven more by social norms than genuine feelings.
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/Z0Fx50Xk5t2
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/Z0Fx50Xk5t2
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New research challenges the authenticity of warmth in paternalistic stereotypes. The study finds that positive evaluations of certain groups may be driven more by social norms than genuine feelings.
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/Z0Fx50Xk5t2
Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/Z0Fx50Xk5t2
Join SPSP's next Invited Talk, highlighting outstanding research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions! @melaniemaimon.bsky.social of Bryant University will discuss how university responses to campus incidents influence identity safety.
📆November 12, 2-3 PM ET
RSVP: ow.ly/wwUs50Xk0fw
📆November 12, 2-3 PM ET
RSVP: ow.ly/wwUs50Xk0fw
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Join SPSP's next Invited Talk, highlighting outstanding research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions! @melaniemaimon.bsky.social of Bryant University will discuss how university responses to campus incidents influence identity safety.
📆November 12, 2-3 PM ET
RSVP: ow.ly/wwUs50Xk0fw
📆November 12, 2-3 PM ET
RSVP: ow.ly/wwUs50Xk0fw