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Laura K Taylor
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Work at @UCDdublin.bsky.social || PI @HelpingKidsLab.bsky.social || Editor @PACjournal.bsky.social || @SRCDorg.bsky.social GC || @PolPsyISPP.bsky.social VP conferences || @aspbelong.bsky.social Co-I
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Laura K Taylor @lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social · Oct 10
Two events @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social with the @helpingkidslab.bsky.social

Seminar on Tuesday on #youth #empathy #intervention

Masterclass on LDA and MLM - both an introduction and bespoke time for consulting on specific advanced questions

🙌🙌
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
#PSY40630 folks

This, not surprisingly, is a way better description than I did week 1 🤦‍♀️

And they even get into jackknifing and the origins of where bootstrapping’ could have come from!
quantitude.bsky.social Quantitude the Podcast @quantitude.bsky.social · 7d
Join us tomorrow as we repeat ourselves.
Join us as we repeat ourselves tomorrow.
Tomorrow, we repeat ourselves. Join us!
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Loved this @quantitude.bsky.social episode

Great translation across different fields:
Differential items functioning
Measurement and variance

And:
Psychometric, or,

Predictive validity

And our old favorite:
Restricted range!

#PSY40630
quantitude.bsky.social Quantitude the Podcast @quantitude.bsky.social · 14d
Join us as we get Wild tomorrow, and don’t forget to bring a number 2 pencil!
November 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
@dublinbusnews.bsky.social the E1 and E2 corridor from Cabinteely through Sandyford hasn’t picked up in over 40 minutes.
Any chance future days can have more buses on this route for those of us that have to commute to work after the school drop off?
Thanks!
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
helpingkidslab.bsky.social
📢New Publication alert!

💡Youth with higher average intergroup contact levels show stronger social cohesion indicators.

💻Read the whole Article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

@shelleymckeown.bsky.social
@lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
@sumedhrao.bsky.social

#Research #Publication✨
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Might be of interest to #PSY40630 folks 👇👇
dsquintana.bsky.social Dan Quintana @dsquintana.bsky.social · Oct 17
Here are two "I can't believe these are free" online stats texts books that cover both underlying principles and practical applications in R that I regularly refer to.

Learning Statistics with R
learningstatisticswithr.com

Doing Meta-Analysis with R bookdown.org/MathiasHarre...
A screenshot with the following Learning statistics with R: A tutorial for psychology students and other beginners. (Version 0.6.1) Danielle Navarro (bookdown translation: Emily Kothe) 2019-01-11 Overview Learning Statistics with R covers the contents of an introductory statistics class, as typically taught to undergraduate psychology students, focusing on the use of the R statistical software. The book discusses how to get started in R as well as giving an introduction to data manipulation and writing scripts. From a statistical perspective, the book discusses descriptive statistics and graphing first, followed by chapters on probability theory, sampling and estimation, and null hypothesis testing. After introducing the theory, the book covers the analysis of contingency tables, t-tests, ANOVAs and regression. Bayesian statistics are covered at the end of the book. A screenshot with the following Welcome! Welcome to the online version of “Doing Meta-Analysis with R: A Hands-On Guide”. This book serves as an accessible introduction into how meta-analyses can be conducted in R. Essential steps for meta-analysis are covered, including pooling of outcome measures, forest plots, heterogeneity diagnostics, subgroup analyses, meta-regression, methods to control for publication bias, risk of bias assessments and plotting tools. Advanced, but highly relevant topics such as network meta-analysis, multi-/three-level meta-analyses, Bayesian meta-analysis approaches, and SEM meta-analysis are also covered. The programming and statistical background covered in the book are kept at a non-expert level. A print version of this book has been published with Chapman & Hall/CRC Press (Taylor & Francis)
October 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
dsquintana.bsky.social
Here are two "I can't believe these are free" online stats texts books that cover both underlying principles and practical applications in R that I regularly refer to.

Learning Statistics with R
learningstatisticswithr.com

Doing Meta-Analysis with R bookdown.org/MathiasHarre...
A screenshot with the following Learning statistics with R: A tutorial for psychology students and other beginners. (Version 0.6.1) Danielle Navarro (bookdown translation: Emily Kothe) 2019-01-11 Overview Learning Statistics with R covers the contents of an introductory statistics class, as typically taught to undergraduate psychology students, focusing on the use of the R statistical software. The book discusses how to get started in R as well as giving an introduction to data manipulation and writing scripts. From a statistical perspective, the book discusses descriptive statistics and graphing first, followed by chapters on probability theory, sampling and estimation, and null hypothesis testing. After introducing the theory, the book covers the analysis of contingency tables, t-tests, ANOVAs and regression. Bayesian statistics are covered at the end of the book. A screenshot with the following Welcome! Welcome to the online version of “Doing Meta-Analysis with R: A Hands-On Guide”. This book serves as an accessible introduction into how meta-analyses can be conducted in R. Essential steps for meta-analysis are covered, including pooling of outcome measures, forest plots, heterogeneity diagnostics, subgroup analyses, meta-regression, methods to control for publication bias, risk of bias assessments and plotting tools. Advanced, but highly relevant topics such as network meta-analysis, multi-/three-level meta-analyses, Bayesian meta-analysis approaches, and SEM meta-analysis are also covered. The programming and statistical background covered in the book are kept at a non-expert level. A print version of this book has been published with Chapman & Hall/CRC Press (Taylor & Francis)
October 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
gordonhodsonphd.bsky.social
#AcademicSky #PrejudiceResearch #PsychSciSky

Our new paper out in American Psychologist.

Led by Meleady, with @debshulman.bsky.social, Kotzur, & Crisp.

Contact "ruptures" (going to university; studying abroad) ==> changes in outgroup attitudes longitudinally

psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
October 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
@ucdgearyinst.bsky.social GIRSI launching now, in a packed room!

Delighted to share longitudinal data analysis from the @helpingkidslab.bsky.social network!

📈📉👩‍💻
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
psychscience.bsky.social
Is there a psychological scientist who passed away this year that you would like to honor? #Psychology

We're collecting information for an end-of-year memorial story. Please fill out this form: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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October 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
metesefauysal.bsky.social
This is an amazing opportunity for those seeking a PhD programme in Exeter: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-res...

If you’re interested in a PhD in social psychology on the following topics, feel free to contact me
- Activism
- Social movements
- Resistance
- Solidarity
- Leadership
- Intergroup conflict
ESRC SWDTP | Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Tina Merrilees joins us at @helpingkidslab.bsky.social

We chatted about professional development, learning statistics, career paths, and how to work with community partners.

A great addition to the @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social seminar!
October 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Delighted she arrived ✈️

The @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social seminar on an intervention on empathy and positive youth development.
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
cepeo-ucl.bsky.social
📢WE'RE HIRING!📢

We're looking for a centre administrator to join our fantastic team! Role is for 3 days a week, with flexible hybrid working options. Interest in @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social's mission a bonus.

🕕Apply by 23.59 on 24th October 2025

Full details: tinyurl.com/5t586vuj

Please share widely!
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
Find your local No Kings peaceful protest: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=h...
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
gtconway.bsky.social
You can find a #NoKingsDay event near you at nokings.org/#map.

Join your neighbors and friends. Stand up for what actually makes America great.

This Saturday. Everywhere.
billkristolbulwark.bsky.social Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · Oct 13
A notice from @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social.

Will run in newspapers across the nation.
October 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Two events @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social with the @helpingkidslab.bsky.social

Seminar on Tuesday on #youth #empathy #intervention

Masterclass on LDA and MLM - both an introduction and bespoke time for consulting on specific advanced questions

🙌🙌
October 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
helpingkidslab.bsky.social
📢 Reminder! Join us for our upcoming Seminar:

📆 Oct 14, 1:00pm

🎙️ Speaker: Prof Christine Merrilees

💡Fostering Empathy and Empowerment in Young People: A Daily Diary Study

💻Learn more: www.ucd.ie/geary/newsev...

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@ucdgearyinst.bsky.social
@ucddublin.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Can’t wait to have Dr Tina Merrilees here next week @ucddublin.bsky.social thanks to BICS support from @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social

Join us for a GIRSI masterclass 👇👇

Register here forms.gle/Pe1ovrXHdB4z...
October 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
spspnews.bsky.social
📣Calling undergrad and early grad students studying psychology: Want to connect with advanced grad students who can share advice and help you navigate academia? Apply to join the SPSP Peer Advising Program!

Apply here before October 28: ow.ly/Nb0W50X7L9s
SPSP Get Advised by Grad Students and Postdocs: Apply as an Advisee in SPSP's Peer Advising Program Application Deadline: October 28
October 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
erinwestgate.bsky.social
🚨 TT job alert! 🚨 The University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Professor in Social Psychology; open to ALL AREAS within social psych.

Review begins 10/10.

Job ad here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...

I'm co-chair of the search committee and happy to answer questions! 🧵
Payne's Prairire, where you could watch the sunset every evening if you came to UF
September 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
darrigomelanie.bsky.social
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
uupeace.bsky.social
Our department has been engaged, since last year, in establishing Italy’s first Peace School in Naples. Today, during the inauguration ceremony, Professor @ashoswai.bsky.social delivered a talk titled “The World Needs Peace Now More Than Ever.”
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Can’t wait to have Dr Tina Merrilees here next week @ucddublin.bsky.social thanks to BICS support from @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social

Join us for a GIRSI masterclass 👇👇

Register here forms.gle/Pe1ovrXHdB4z...
October 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Reposted by Laura K Taylor
helpingkidslab.bsky.social
Thank you to our lovely guest speakers,
Gloria Mittmann and Adam Barnard, partners from our ASP-Belong Project! 🎉🎉

It's fantastic to have you at @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social, sharing your research about Augmented Social Play!✨

@gloriamit.bsky.social
@aspbelong.bsky.social
@ucddublin.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social
Now, playing the game!

It’s class, wow, so immersive!
lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social Laura K Taylor @lauraktaylorphd.bsky.social · Oct 7
Co-development in action!

Sustained collaboration with youth through the Unicorn Theatre as one of our @aspbelong.bsky.social partners across the UK, Portugal and Czechia

Thanks #HorizonEurope and @ukri.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM