Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
@spssi.bsky.social
An association of psychologists, allied scientists, and others applying research on important social issues to public policy.
Check out two new upcoming SPSSI NY Events!
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Announcing a Law Psychology Forum with The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice: How can policy changes, research, and application of new laws reduce wrongful conviction and facilitate justice? October 20, 2023, 6:30 pm
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November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Check out two new upcoming SPSSI NY Events!
www.spssi.org/ny
www.spssi.org/ny
"How should intellectual impairment be assessed in death penalty litigation?"
Read the latest Judicial Notebook from Cynthia Calkins and the SPSSI Courtwatch Committee in the APA Monitor on Psychology.
https://ow.ly/Ypf350XnSHc
Read the latest Judicial Notebook from Cynthia Calkins and the SPSSI Courtwatch Committee in the APA Monitor on Psychology.
https://ow.ly/Ypf350XnSHc
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"How should intellectual impairment be assessed in death penalty litigation?"
Read the latest Judicial Notebook from Cynthia Calkins and the SPSSI Courtwatch Committee in the APA Monitor on Psychology.
https://ow.ly/Ypf350XnSHc
Read the latest Judicial Notebook from Cynthia Calkins and the SPSSI Courtwatch Committee in the APA Monitor on Psychology.
https://ow.ly/Ypf350XnSHc
Read the latest SPSSI Virtual Series Issue!
Opposing Doctrine Regarding Diversity, Merit, and Affirmative Action: A Call for a Bipartisan Theory of Discrimination.
https://ow.ly/q2MT50XnQPP
Opposing Doctrine Regarding Diversity, Merit, and Affirmative Action: A Call for a Bipartisan Theory of Discrimination.
https://ow.ly/q2MT50XnQPP
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Read the latest SPSSI Virtual Series Issue!
Opposing Doctrine Regarding Diversity, Merit, and Affirmative Action: A Call for a Bipartisan Theory of Discrimination.
https://ow.ly/q2MT50XnQPP
Opposing Doctrine Regarding Diversity, Merit, and Affirmative Action: A Call for a Bipartisan Theory of Discrimination.
https://ow.ly/q2MT50XnQPP
Applications are open for the 2026 Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship.
This fellowship provides an opportunity for a doctoral student to work on public policy issues for an entire summer. Apply by February 2, 2026.
https://ow.ly/zqwR50XnOBL
This fellowship provides an opportunity for a doctoral student to work on public policy issues for an entire summer. Apply by February 2, 2026.
https://ow.ly/zqwR50XnOBL
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship.
This fellowship provides an opportunity for a doctoral student to work on public policy issues for an entire summer. Apply by February 2, 2026.
https://ow.ly/zqwR50XnOBL
This fellowship provides an opportunity for a doctoral student to work on public policy issues for an entire summer. Apply by February 2, 2026.
https://ow.ly/zqwR50XnOBL
APA members, you should receive your annual APA apportionment ballot today.
We urge you to allocate all ten of your votes to SPSSI – Division 9 of APA. Voting ends December 18.
https://ow.ly/fMxH50XjYf3
We urge you to allocate all ten of your votes to SPSSI – Division 9 of APA. Voting ends December 18.
https://ow.ly/fMxH50XjYf3
How does APA apportionment work?
The apportionment ballot election is conducted annually to determine the composition of APA’s Council of Representatives. Each voting member of APA receives a ballot with 10 votes to distribute among eligible constituencies — divisions and state provincial and territorial associations (SPTAs) — according to his or her interests.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
APA members, you should receive your annual APA apportionment ballot today.
We urge you to allocate all ten of your votes to SPSSI – Division 9 of APA. Voting ends December 18.
https://ow.ly/fMxH50XjYf3
We urge you to allocate all ten of your votes to SPSSI – Division 9 of APA. Voting ends December 18.
https://ow.ly/fMxH50XjYf3
Applications for the 2026-2027 James Marshall Public Policy Fellowship are open!
Apply by Friday, January 2, 2026. This fellowship supports a postdoc fellow working full-time for one year in the United States Congress in Washington, DC.
https://ow.ly/G1XY50XjcKN
Apply by Friday, January 2, 2026. This fellowship supports a postdoc fellow working full-time for one year in the United States Congress in Washington, DC.
https://ow.ly/G1XY50XjcKN
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The SPSSI James Marshall Public Policy Fellowship trains early career scientists to 1) contribute to the effective use of scientific knowledge about social issues in the formation of public policy at the federal level; 2) educate the scientific community about how research can contribute to the deve…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Applications for the 2026-2027 James Marshall Public Policy Fellowship are open!
Apply by Friday, January 2, 2026. This fellowship supports a postdoc fellow working full-time for one year in the United States Congress in Washington, DC.
https://ow.ly/G1XY50XjcKN
Apply by Friday, January 2, 2026. This fellowship supports a postdoc fellow working full-time for one year in the United States Congress in Washington, DC.
https://ow.ly/G1XY50XjcKN
Announcing Dr. Elizabeth R. Cole and Dr. Patrick R. Grzanka as Journal of Social Issues Co-Editors, 2026-2029.
They will succeed Dr. Martin Ruck, current JSI Editor, whose issues will be published through 2026. Their first issues will be released in 2027 and will publish through 2030.
They will succeed Dr. Martin Ruck, current JSI Editor, whose issues will be published through 2026. Their first issues will be released in 2027 and will publish through 2030.
October 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Announcing Dr. Elizabeth R. Cole and Dr. Patrick R. Grzanka as Journal of Social Issues Co-Editors, 2026-2029.
They will succeed Dr. Martin Ruck, current JSI Editor, whose issues will be published through 2026. Their first issues will be released in 2027 and will publish through 2030.
They will succeed Dr. Martin Ruck, current JSI Editor, whose issues will be published through 2026. Their first issues will be released in 2027 and will publish through 2030.
Is counseling entitled to protection under the 1st Amendment?
#SCOTUS is considering when to regulate professional speech and whether counseling is “conduct” or “speech.”
Read more from Kathryn LaFortune in the latest edition of SPSSI's Judicial Notebook.
https://ow.ly/hfJy50X7g7b
#SCOTUS is considering when to regulate professional speech and whether counseling is “conduct” or “speech.”
Read more from Kathryn LaFortune in the latest edition of SPSSI's Judicial Notebook.
https://ow.ly/hfJy50X7g7b
October 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Is counseling entitled to protection under the 1st Amendment?
#SCOTUS is considering when to regulate professional speech and whether counseling is “conduct” or “speech.”
Read more from Kathryn LaFortune in the latest edition of SPSSI's Judicial Notebook.
https://ow.ly/hfJy50X7g7b
#SCOTUS is considering when to regulate professional speech and whether counseling is “conduct” or “speech.”
Read more from Kathryn LaFortune in the latest edition of SPSSI's Judicial Notebook.
https://ow.ly/hfJy50X7g7b
Congratulations to the 2025 James Marshall Public Policy Fellow, Dr. Amanda Anzovino!
Her year in Washington, DC begins today!
Her year in Washington, DC begins today!
September 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 James Marshall Public Policy Fellow, Dr. Amanda Anzovino!
Her year in Washington, DC begins today!
Her year in Washington, DC begins today!
Watch Dr. Brian Smedley's #SPSSICON25 Keynote Address!
"Out of Chaos, Opportunity: Reflections on Psychology’s Past, Present, and Potential as a Force for Social Change"
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"Out of Chaos, Opportunity: Reflections on Psychology’s Past, Present, and Potential as a Force for Social Change"
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Dr. Brian Smedley's #SPSSICON25 Keynote Address: Out of Chaos, Opportunity
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August 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Watch Dr. Brian Smedley's #SPSSICON25 Keynote Address!
"Out of Chaos, Opportunity: Reflections on Psychology’s Past, Present, and Potential as a Force for Social Change"
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"Out of Chaos, Opportunity: Reflections on Psychology’s Past, Present, and Potential as a Force for Social Change"
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CORRECTION:
For those traveling to the 2025 APA Convention, "Ironic exclusion: Reconsidering simulation activities to promote inclusion," featuring Ryan Pickering, will take place Saturday, August 9 from 8:00-9:00 AM.
See the full Div 9 agenda here: ow.ly/qPIJ50WAbxx
For those traveling to the 2025 APA Convention, "Ironic exclusion: Reconsidering simulation activities to promote inclusion," featuring Ryan Pickering, will take place Saturday, August 9 from 8:00-9:00 AM.
See the full Div 9 agenda here: ow.ly/qPIJ50WAbxx
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August 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
CORRECTION:
For those traveling to the 2025 APA Convention, "Ironic exclusion: Reconsidering simulation activities to promote inclusion," featuring Ryan Pickering, will take place Saturday, August 9 from 8:00-9:00 AM.
See the full Div 9 agenda here: ow.ly/qPIJ50WAbxx
For those traveling to the 2025 APA Convention, "Ironic exclusion: Reconsidering simulation activities to promote inclusion," featuring Ryan Pickering, will take place Saturday, August 9 from 8:00-9:00 AM.
See the full Div 9 agenda here: ow.ly/qPIJ50WAbxx
"Narratives of America: Retrospective on the 250th Anniversary of the U.S."
A New SPSSI Virtual Series Issue!
Available at: ow.ly/4ClJ50WrSEf
A New SPSSI Virtual Series Issue!
Available at: ow.ly/4ClJ50WrSEf
July 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Narratives of America: Retrospective on the 250th Anniversary of the U.S."
A New SPSSI Virtual Series Issue!
Available at: ow.ly/4ClJ50WrSEf
A New SPSSI Virtual Series Issue!
Available at: ow.ly/4ClJ50WrSEf
Congratulations Claude Louis, SPSSI's 2025 Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellow!
Learn more about Claude here: ow.ly/AkVY50WlYpX
Learn more about Claude here: ow.ly/AkVY50WlYpX
July 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Congratulations Claude Louis, SPSSI's 2025 Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellow!
Learn more about Claude here: ow.ly/AkVY50WlYpX
Learn more about Claude here: ow.ly/AkVY50WlYpX
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Had a great time presenting at both the @spssi.bsky.social and @isjr2025.bsky.social conferences! Thank you to both for having me!
July 5, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Had a great time presenting at both the @spssi.bsky.social and @isjr2025.bsky.social conferences! Thank you to both for having me!
NEW from SPSSI's Courtwatch Committee:
"How #immigration policies are harming mental health," by Srishti Katuri, MA, and Cynthia J. Najdowski, PhD
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"How #immigration policies are harming mental health," by Srishti Katuri, MA, and Cynthia J. Najdowski, PhD
www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
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July 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW from SPSSI's Courtwatch Committee:
"How #immigration policies are harming mental health," by Srishti Katuri, MA, and Cynthia J. Najdowski, PhD
www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
"How #immigration policies are harming mental health," by Srishti Katuri, MA, and Cynthia J. Najdowski, PhD
www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
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My heart is full from all the questions I got this year from @spssi.bsky.social conference! I got to present my work examining how identity denial from either ingroup or outgroup members can predict Multiracial wellbeing. Being Multiracial myself this work is close to home and I hope it is a start!
June 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My heart is full from all the questions I got this year from @spssi.bsky.social conference! I got to present my work examining how identity denial from either ingroup or outgroup members can predict Multiracial wellbeing. Being Multiracial myself this work is close to home and I hope it is a start!
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The lab had a great time @spssi.bsky.social! @mohammadwiswall.bsky.social presented new data looking at multiracial Asian identity denial, @kirbylam.bsky.social discussed new masculine norm work, and lab alum @adamstanaland.bsky.social presented his newest work on masculinity too! #spssicon25
June 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The lab had a great time @spssi.bsky.social! @mohammadwiswall.bsky.social presented new data looking at multiracial Asian identity denial, @kirbylam.bsky.social discussed new masculine norm work, and lab alum @adamstanaland.bsky.social presented his newest work on masculinity too! #spssicon25
No better way to end #SPSSICON25 than with @urbaninstitute.bsky.social’s Dr. Brian Smedley’s powerful and hopeful keynote.
Thank you Dr. Smedley, and thank you to all who made this year’s summer conference a success!
Thank you Dr. Smedley, and thank you to all who made this year’s summer conference a success!
June 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
No better way to end #SPSSICON25 than with @urbaninstitute.bsky.social’s Dr. Brian Smedley’s powerful and hopeful keynote.
Thank you Dr. Smedley, and thank you to all who made this year’s summer conference a success!
Thank you Dr. Smedley, and thank you to all who made this year’s summer conference a success!
@urbaninstitute.bsky.social’s Dr. Brian Smedley is delivering the #SPSSICON25 closing keynote at 11:50am in the Atrium Ballroom.
Do not miss this one!
Do not miss this one!
June 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
@urbaninstitute.bsky.social’s Dr. Brian Smedley is delivering the #SPSSICON25 closing keynote at 11:50am in the Atrium Ballroom.
Do not miss this one!
Do not miss this one!
The Bullock Fan Club continues to grow ❤️
June 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The Bullock Fan Club continues to grow ❤️
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June 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
June 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Hi, Portland! 👋🏼 Let's talk about drug decriminalization #SPSSICon2025
June 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hi, Portland! 👋🏼 Let's talk about drug decriminalization #SPSSICon2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Kurt Lewin Awardee, Dr. Abigail Stewart!
Award presented by #SPSSICON25 co-chair Dr. Tessa Dover.
Award presented by #SPSSICON25 co-chair Dr. Tessa Dover.
June 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Kurt Lewin Awardee, Dr. Abigail Stewart!
Award presented by #SPSSICON25 co-chair Dr. Tessa Dover.
Award presented by #SPSSICON25 co-chair Dr. Tessa Dover.
Dr. Abigail Stewart’s 2025 Kurt Lewin Address starts now in the Atrium Ballroom!
Don’t miss it! #spssicon25
Don’t miss it! #spssicon25
June 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Dr. Abigail Stewart’s 2025 Kurt Lewin Address starts now in the Atrium Ballroom!
Don’t miss it! #spssicon25
Don’t miss it! #spssicon25