Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Students and Instructors Reflect on Immersive Learning Experiences at SISPP 2025

In July, SPSP hosted the 2025 Summer Institute for Social and Personality and Social Psychology - an immersive learning and networking experience for postdocs.

Hear reflections from students and instructors: spsp.org/news/newsle...

Photo Credit: SISPP 2025 Politics and Gender Course Students

SPSP 2026 Annual Convention Chicago, February 26-28

As the week winds down, we're sharing a quick reminder that #SPSP2026 preconference submissions close on October 23!

Don't miss your chance to showcase your research at the SPSP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago.

Learn more + submit here: ow.ly/Ne0R50X68hp

New study shows people seriously underestimate the degree to which people understand humans are driving climate change. In reality, 71-88% of people get this. But people “feel” it’s much lower. Good News: We are more willing to pitch in when they understand the consensus:
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SPSP Elects Nick Rule to Serve as 2027 President

"As the world grapples with fractured institutions, misinformation, and social unrest, SPSP has an opportunity to reestablish public trust in science, lead with evidence, and bring people together." - 2027 SPSP President Nick Rule

Learn more: ow.ly/Q4yP50X5zHS

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Do people expect to be judged by their own moral standards or someone else's? New #SPPS research reports that we actually expect out-group members to judge us by their values, not ours.

📖 Read more: ow.ly/1tnF50X5yNP

Nilanjana Dasgupta and Mark Zanna Honored on SPSP Heritage Wall

🏆SPSP is excited to announce that Nilanjana Dasgupta and Mark Zanna are the newest scholars to join our Heritage Wall, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to personality and social psychology!

Learn more: ow.ly/1MUz50X5Ma9

New PSPR Special Issue Highlights Personality and Social Psychological Theory from the Majority World

📣Just announced: Personality and Social Psychology Review has published a Special Issue focused on elevating theoretical perspectives from non-Western societies in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Learn more: ow.ly/6Z1O50X4Uug

This video describes a day in the life of a researcher at New York University

My Postdoc @steverathje.bsky.social made this video and it provides a sneak peak into what it looks like to work at the Center for Conflict and Cooperation ww.centerconflictcooperation.com

Let us know what you think!

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Programs like EASP's summer school show the power of immersive learning!

80+ PhD students spent 11 days building skills, networks & research projects. These experiences shape the next generation of researchers.

Learn more: youtu.be/JDcGJJuyRto

Top view of students sitting in a circle reading and discussing, promoting SPSP's peer advising program for grad students and postdocs with an October 28 deadline.

4th year undergrads and grad students: SPSP is now accepting advisee applications for our Peer Advising Program! This is an excellent opportunity to get guidance and support from advanced grad students.

Apply here before October 28: ow.ly/r0zo50X4rrc

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SPSP Strategies for Navigating Funding Uncertainty as a Graduate Student

Navigating funding uncertainty as a grad student? Our Student Committee shared strategies: explore external grants, talk with your advisor, consider fellowships & alt-ac paths. Thanks to our students for leading this conversation!

📰: ow.ly/gzll50X4BJc

Working hard ≠ working excessively. 📊 New research shows how cultural perceptions shape work styles and why the distinction matters for health and performance.

📖Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: ow.ly/2Q4150X4j8Z

SPSP 2026 Annual Convention Chicago, February 26-28

👋The final submission deadline for #SPSP2026 is fast-approaching! Submit a proposal for one of our preconferences, which allow attendees to dive deep on key research areas.

📆Submission deadline: October 23, 11:59 PM PT

🤔Learn more: spsp.org/events/annu...

The computational psych preconference is back @spspnews.bsky.social for a full day! This year's lineup:

👉theory-driven modeling: Hyowon Gweon
👉data-driven discovery: @clemensstachl.bsky.social
👉application: me
👉 panel: @steveread.bsky.social Sandra Matz, @markthornton.bsky.social Wil Cunningham

SPSP Elects Nick Rule to Serve as 2027 President

SPSP is excited to announce that Nick Rule (University of Toronto) as our newly elected 2027 President! Dr. Rule brings extensive leadership experience and a vision focused on collaboration, communication, and compassion.

Learn more: ow.ly/KwTi50X3KvS

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📊 How do friendship influence and normative pressure shape adolescent attitudes and behaviors? New research examines how these variables affect academic drive, prejudice, and religiosity.

Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/4XYf50X2VTi

SPSP Join us TODAY for virtual events! PUI Invited Research Talk 1-2 PM ET: Understanding the Persistent Denial of Racial Bias: Measurement, Behavioral Consequences, and Intervention Free-Form Friday 3-4 PM ET: How to Handle Difficult Conversations in the Classroom

🎓2 virtual learning opportunities today for SPSP members:

⏰1-2 PM ET: PUI Invited Research Talk - Understanding the Persistent Denial of Racial Bias
⏰3-4 PM ET: Free-Form Friday: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Classroom

✍️Sign up here: ow.ly/5WPP50X2TWU

We wrote a blog post about this for @spspnews.bsky.social Character and Context: spsp.org/news/charact...

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🤔New research highlights a persuasion paradox: using many arguments can make a person seem more like an expert, increasing persuasion, but it can also make them appear to have greater persuasive intent, decreasing persuasion.

Read more in #PSPB: ow.ly/1u2Q50X2erC

Announcement for a virtual research talk by Emily Dix from Lake Forest College on racial bias denial, scheduled for September 26, 1-2 PM ET.

Tomorrow, 1-2 PM ET: Join Dr. Emily Dix from Lake Forest College as she presents her research on racial bias recognition as part of our PUI Invited Research Talk Series, highlighting scholars from Primarily Undergrad Institutions.

Register: ow.ly/JxWp50X2cV9

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

In our @spspnews.bsky.social blog post, we write about collective illusions.

We asked people in 11 countries what they personally thought about #climate change and what they believed others thought.

SPSP Member Spotlight Troy A. Kearse, Jr. Towson University

#ICYMI: Our latest SPSP member spotlight features Dr. Troy A. Kearse Jr., who just started as Assistant Professor at Towson University! Dr. Kearse teaches courses about diversity in psychology and has a passion for mentoring students.

Learn more: ow.ly/lN3Q50X1AAJ

Two people giving a high five in front of a window with SPSP announcing 2025 board election results text overlay.

We're pleased to announce the results of our 2025 Board elections! Congratulations to our newly elected leaders Nick Rule, Josh Ackerman, Alison Martingano, and Rich Chang. Thank you to them and everyone who stepped forward as candidates!

Learn more: ow.ly/MEhn50X1Bbc

SPSP How Psychology Students Can Maintain Motivation Through Midterms

As school and responsibilities start to ramp up, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. Here are 4 strategies for maintaining motivation through midterms while taking care of yourself, courtesy of Milena Dasilva-Braga.

📰: ow.ly/eGqL50X0Ovq

SPSP Free-Form Friday Handling Difficult Conversations in the Classroom Friday, September 26 | 3-4 PM ET Hosts: Michael Perez, Wesleyan University; Rachel Rasley, Indiana State University; Grace Rivera, University of Mississippi

📣Join our next Free-Form Friday session, as psychology educators share strategies for having tough conversations in the classroom and answer your questions about how to manage these discussions.

📆September 26, 3-4 PM ET

Register here: ow.ly/uuxf50X0Pb8

Announcement for a virtual research talk on racial bias by Emily Dix from Lake Forest College, scheduled for September 26, 1-2 PM ET.

📣Join us for our next PUI Research Talk! Dr. Emily Dix from Lake Forest College will present her research on racial bias recognition and interventions to increase White people's awareness of ongoing discrimination.

📆September 26, 1-2 PM ET

Register: ow.ly/zu7b50X0eih

Group of diverse students joining hands in a teamwork gesture symbolizing collaboration and unity.

New on our blog: "Working Together: Tips for Effective Student Collaboration" 🤝 From managing conflicts to building team cohesion, Daniela Zibenberg shares practical advice for students navigating group work in research settings.

Learn more: ow.ly/aQcV50X0cGz

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New #PSPB research reveals how feeling time-poor creates a troubling imbalance: we become more likely to seek help but less willing to give it. The study found that zero-sum thinking about time drives this selfish shift in our social behavior.

📖: ow.ly/KBCM50WZnib