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
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 also discuss some of the antecedents and outcomes of merging across these literatures (e.g., merging is typically associated with better relationship outcomes, but not always -- too much closeness can be bad for a relationship). (3/4)
April 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We also discuss some of the antecedents and outcomes of merging across these literatures (e.g., merging is typically associated with better relationship outcomes, but not always -- too much closeness can be bad for a relationship). (3/4)
In the paper, we attempt to put these literatures into conversation in a way that is accessible for students in particular. We suggest that merging can result in increased similarity, increased differentiation, or something *emergent* -- more than just the combination of the two partners. (2/4)
April 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In the paper, we attempt to put these literatures into conversation in a way that is accessible for students in particular. We suggest that merging can result in increased similarity, increased differentiation, or something *emergent* -- more than just the combination of the two partners. (2/4)
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)
These considerations enter at all stages of the research process, from idea generation to well after the data are collected. We highlight how many common research practices may be inappropriate or backfire with lower-SES communities. (3/7)
November 2, 2023 at 4:08 PM
These considerations enter at all stages of the research process, from idea generation to well after the data are collected. We highlight how many common research practices may be inappropriate or backfire with lower-SES communities. (3/7)
Many psychologists are aiming to make their research samples more diverse and inclusive, but there can be barriers to doing so. We highlight two barriers researchers may encounter with lower-SES participants: trust and accessibility (2/7)
November 2, 2023 at 4:07 PM
Many psychologists are aiming to make their research samples more diverse and inclusive, but there can be barriers to doing so. We highlight two barriers researchers may encounter with lower-SES participants: trust and accessibility (2/7)
I'm excited to share a new paper at AMPPS with @davidmsilverman.bsky.social and @rebeccamcarey.bsky.social with our recommendations about working with lower-socioeconomic status participants! Open-access link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... and brief thread: (1/7)
November 2, 2023 at 4:05 PM
I'm excited to share a new paper at AMPPS with @davidmsilverman.bsky.social and @rebeccamcarey.bsky.social with our recommendations about working with lower-socioeconomic status participants! Open-access link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... and brief thread: (1/7)
The University of Chicago social psych area is hiring at the TT assistant professor level! Please apply and help us spread the word as we continue to build up our social psychology area. Job ad here; review begins 10/23: apply.interfolio.com/132645
October 3, 2023 at 4:15 PM
The University of Chicago social psych area is hiring at the TT assistant professor level! Please apply and help us spread the word as we continue to build up our social psychology area. Job ad here; review begins 10/23: apply.interfolio.com/132645