Dr. Kira McCabe
@kiraomccabe.bsky.social
Personality Psychologist. I study personality traits/states, goals, & individual differences.
Assistant Professor at Carleton University
She/Her, Legally Blind, First Gen
Website: https://kiramccabe.com/
Assistant Professor at Carleton University
She/Her, Legally Blind, First Gen
Website: https://kiramccabe.com/
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ATTN Carleton University undergrad and grad students! My master's student is trying to recruit people for her thesis project. Please share this widely and consider participating if you are willing! Thanks! @carleton.ca
This is the third time in as many weeks that I saw something like this on Bay--bus blocking the crosswalk and part of the intersection. We need bus lanes, especially in this traffic. #Autowa
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This is the third time in as many weeks that I saw something like this on Bay--bus blocking the crosswalk and part of the intersection. We need bus lanes, especially in this traffic. #Autowa
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I gave a workshop about using social media to faculty at the UT Austin. Here are some tips:
-Stay in your lane (share what you know)
-Avoid fights
-Use plain language
-Including clear visuals
-Follow quality accounts
-Leverage trends
-Have some fun
-Embrace your natural workflow
-Stay in your lane (share what you know)
-Avoid fights
-Use plain language
-Including clear visuals
-Follow quality accounts
-Leverage trends
-Have some fun
-Embrace your natural workflow
November 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I gave a workshop about using social media to faculty at the UT Austin. Here are some tips:
-Stay in your lane (share what you know)
-Avoid fights
-Use plain language
-Including clear visuals
-Follow quality accounts
-Leverage trends
-Have some fun
-Embrace your natural workflow
-Stay in your lane (share what you know)
-Avoid fights
-Use plain language
-Including clear visuals
-Follow quality accounts
-Leverage trends
-Have some fun
-Embrace your natural workflow
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I'm excited to share that I’ll be reviewing PhD applications this cycle for students interested in working with me starting Summer/Fall 2026.
I’m especially looking for applicants excited about research on trust/persuasion, responses to historical harm, addressing inequality, and/or mindsets.
I’m especially looking for applicants excited about research on trust/persuasion, responses to historical harm, addressing inequality, and/or mindsets.
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I'm excited to share that I’ll be reviewing PhD applications this cycle for students interested in working with me starting Summer/Fall 2026.
I’m especially looking for applicants excited about research on trust/persuasion, responses to historical harm, addressing inequality, and/or mindsets.
I’m especially looking for applicants excited about research on trust/persuasion, responses to historical harm, addressing inequality, and/or mindsets.
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I am hoping to recruit a graduate student for next year. That person would help conduct research on leadership, individual differences, and methodological skullduggery. Please forward to any potentially interested students.
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I am hoping to recruit a graduate student for next year. That person would help conduct research on leadership, individual differences, and methodological skullduggery. Please forward to any potentially interested students.
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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We are looking for folks to help beta test our new mobile apps! This is your chance to do the EMA study you've been dreaming up for free! You can reach out to me on Bluesky or email at [email protected] if you're interested!
We have Inclivio ✨mobile apps✨ coming for Android and iOS in the near future and are looking for beta testers! This is your chance to partner with us and do an EMA study for *free*. Hoping to start within the next couple of months.
Connect with us here or email at [email protected]!
inclivio.com
Connect with us here or email at [email protected]!
inclivio.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are looking for folks to help beta test our new mobile apps! This is your chance to do the EMA study you've been dreaming up for free! You can reach out to me on Bluesky or email at [email protected] if you're interested!
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Two @spspnews.bsky.social committees unite for a global conversation on publishing!
Friday, Nov 14
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Do you publish in social and personality journals? Have Qs or stories to share? Curious abt the latest resources and opportunities? Join us! community.spsp.org/events/NNh2R...
Friday, Nov 14
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Do you publish in social and personality journals? Have Qs or stories to share? Curious abt the latest resources and opportunities? Join us! community.spsp.org/events/NNh2R...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Two @spspnews.bsky.social committees unite for a global conversation on publishing!
Friday, Nov 14
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Do you publish in social and personality journals? Have Qs or stories to share? Curious abt the latest resources and opportunities? Join us! community.spsp.org/events/NNh2R...
Friday, Nov 14
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Do you publish in social and personality journals? Have Qs or stories to share? Curious abt the latest resources and opportunities? Join us! community.spsp.org/events/NNh2R...
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Call for applications NOW OPEN
We are offering four grants valued at $2500.00 each for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and two grants valued at $2500.00 each for Black psychology student affiliates.
Deadline January 19th.
More details:
We are offering four grants valued at $2500.00 each for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and two grants valued at $2500.00 each for Black psychology student affiliates.
Deadline January 19th.
More details:
Bursary for Equity Deserving Graduate Psychology Students - Canadian Psychological Association
– OPEN for 2026
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November 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Call for applications NOW OPEN
We are offering four grants valued at $2500.00 each for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and two grants valued at $2500.00 each for Black psychology student affiliates.
Deadline January 19th.
More details:
We are offering four grants valued at $2500.00 each for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and two grants valued at $2500.00 each for Black psychology student affiliates.
Deadline January 19th.
More details:
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Re-upping since we're just over a week away from the deadline to apply to the TT asst prof position in our clinical area at Vanderbilt! Please consider applying if you're on the job market! RTs appreciated.
I'm happy to announce that Vanderbilt Psychology's clinical area is hiring a TT asst prof this year! Please share with your networks and consider applying if you're on the market! Happy to (try to) answer questions about the search if you have them.
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/173316
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/173316
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Re-upping since we're just over a week away from the deadline to apply to the TT asst prof position in our clinical area at Vanderbilt! Please consider applying if you're on the job market! RTs appreciated.
New York City!!!
two men are standing next to each other on a stage and one of them is holding a sword .
ALT: two men are standing next to each other on a stage and one of them is holding a sword .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
New York City!!!
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I want Ottawa Charge fans to understand that if Lansdowne 2.0 goes through as-is, there’s a genuine threat that we’ll lose our women’s hockey team. This would be devastating to our city, and to all the women + girls who have found hope and community in the PWHL.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/pwhl...
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/pwhl...
As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
ottawacitizen.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I want Ottawa Charge fans to understand that if Lansdowne 2.0 goes through as-is, there’s a genuine threat that we’ll lose our women’s hockey team. This would be devastating to our city, and to all the women + girls who have found hope and community in the PWHL.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/pwhl...
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/pwhl...
We shall see how this all ends, but I feel that this is already one of the most bizarre World Series games that I have ever seen.
November 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
We shall see how this all ends, but I feel that this is already one of the most bizarre World Series games that I have ever seen.
In my personality class this morning, I was covering a bunch of cognitive topics , including field independence. I gave a few examples, including Where's Waldo.
*Student raises hand*
Me: Yes?
Student: I actually found Waldo near Southam Hall this morning.
The joys of teaching on Halloween. 😅
*Student raises hand*
Me: Yes?
Student: I actually found Waldo near Southam Hall this morning.
The joys of teaching on Halloween. 😅
a cartoon of homer simpson holding a box of waldo where are you
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson holding a box of waldo where are you
media.tenor.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In my personality class this morning, I was covering a bunch of cognitive topics , including field independence. I gave a few examples, including Where's Waldo.
*Student raises hand*
Me: Yes?
Student: I actually found Waldo near Southam Hall this morning.
The joys of teaching on Halloween. 😅
*Student raises hand*
Me: Yes?
Student: I actually found Waldo near Southam Hall this morning.
The joys of teaching on Halloween. 😅
To the person who decided to play New Order "Blue Monday" as we went to commercial, I tip my hat on the appropriate music choice for the World Series tonight.
a young boy wearing a hat that says respect is sitting in the stands .
ALT: a young boy wearing a hat that says respect is sitting in the stands .
media.tenor.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
To the person who decided to play New Order "Blue Monday" as we went to commercial, I tip my hat on the appropriate music choice for the World Series tonight.
Well, those thinking the Dodgers would sweep the World Series are realizing quickly not to underestimate the Blue Jays. The way this game has gone indicates to me thst it should be an exciting series.
October 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Well, those thinking the Dodgers would sweep the World Series are realizing quickly not to underestimate the Blue Jays. The way this game has gone indicates to me thst it should be an exciting series.
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No causal and arguably no meaningful relationship between smartphone use and mental health.
Objective use, not self reported use, and that’s the key.
When you ask someone how much time they spend doing a tech activity, you are asking about their vibes.
Objective indicators tell another story.
Objective use, not self reported use, and that’s the key.
When you ask someone how much time they spend doing a tech activity, you are asking about their vibes.
Objective indicators tell another story.
Smartphone use in a large US adult population: Temporal associations between objective measures of usage and mental well-being www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
No causal and arguably no meaningful relationship between smartphone use and mental health.
Objective use, not self reported use, and that’s the key.
When you ask someone how much time they spend doing a tech activity, you are asking about their vibes.
Objective indicators tell another story.
Objective use, not self reported use, and that’s the key.
When you ask someone how much time they spend doing a tech activity, you are asking about their vibes.
Objective indicators tell another story.
I'm glad we had some frogs turn up in Ottawa today: ottawacitizen.com/news/no-tyra...
'No Tyrants': Hundreds attend anti-Trump protest in Ottawa
The protest outside the United States embassy was one of more than 2,500 rallies across the United States and Canada on Saturday.
ottawacitizen.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I'm glad we had some frogs turn up in Ottawa today: ottawacitizen.com/news/no-tyra...
I lived in St. Marys, Georgia for 8 years, and left after high school. The county has been conservative, and still is, voting for Trump by 67%. And yet, even in this red county, there was a No Kings protest at the St. Marys waterfront (& also in June). Not a huge crowd, but decent for a small town.
October 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I lived in St. Marys, Georgia for 8 years, and left after high school. The county has been conservative, and still is, voting for Trump by 67%. And yet, even in this red county, there was a No Kings protest at the St. Marys waterfront (& also in June). Not a huge crowd, but decent for a small town.
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The framing around 'stricter age restrictions' feels disproportionate considering the magnitude of the effects.
I ran some rough calculations: Cohen's d ≈ 0.059 and 0.114 for the group comparisons on the cognitive composite measure.
I ran some rough calculations: Cohen's d ≈ 0.059 and 0.114 for the group comparisons on the cognitive composite measure.
In US adolescents, increasing social media use from ages 9–13 was associated with lower scores on measures of reading, memory, vocabulary, and composite cognition.
ja.ma/42B8WCd
ja.ma/42B8WCd
October 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The framing around 'stricter age restrictions' feels disproportionate considering the magnitude of the effects.
I ran some rough calculations: Cohen's d ≈ 0.059 and 0.114 for the group comparisons on the cognitive composite measure.
I ran some rough calculations: Cohen's d ≈ 0.059 and 0.114 for the group comparisons on the cognitive composite measure.
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Over the last 3 years I've been collecting resources to share with people interested in data freelancing. I've recently compiled those resources in a GitHub Repository.
If you are interested in data freelancing, these resources may help you navigate that transition.
github.com/Cghlewis/fre...
If you are interested in data freelancing, these resources may help you navigate that transition.
github.com/Cghlewis/fre...
GitHub - Cghlewis/freelancing_resources: Resources for data freelancers
Resources for data freelancers. Contribute to Cghlewis/freelancing_resources development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Over the last 3 years I've been collecting resources to share with people interested in data freelancing. I've recently compiled those resources in a GitHub Repository.
If you are interested in data freelancing, these resources may help you navigate that transition.
github.com/Cghlewis/fre...
If you are interested in data freelancing, these resources may help you navigate that transition.
github.com/Cghlewis/fre...
Honestly? That would be amazing.
TIME magazine's person of the year: The Portland Frog
October 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Honestly? That would be amazing.
Cheers to that. 🥛
The Dude has spoken:
"ICE? Let's get ICE off our streets and into our beverages. This aggression will not stand. Let's just abide together"
"ICE? Let's get ICE off our streets and into our beverages. This aggression will not stand. Let's just abide together"
October 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Cheers to that. 🥛
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
nyti.ms
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Open-rank faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations at Vanderbilt University. The faculty will work within our new college of connected computing and one of the five departments in Peabody College (including psychology!)
jobs.chronicle.com/job/37894746...
jobs.chronicle.com/job/37894746...
Open-Rank Tenure Line Position in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations - Nashville, Tennessee job with Peabody College of Education and Human Development | 37894746
Vanderbilt University invites applications for two open rank tenure-track faculty positions in the area of AI and Education in Organizations.
jobs.chronicle.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Open-rank faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations at Vanderbilt University. The faculty will work within our new college of connected computing and one of the five departments in Peabody College (including psychology!)
jobs.chronicle.com/job/37894746...
jobs.chronicle.com/job/37894746...
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We're looking for an experimental psychologist in Witten. Contact me if you have questions about the job (I'm not on the commission, so can talk freely :-)
uni-wh.softgarden.io/job/59638545...
uni-wh.softgarden.io/job/59638545...
Universitätsprofessur für Experimentelle Psychologie (W2-analog) bei Universität Witten/Herdecke
Wir suchen: Universitätsprofessur für Experimentelle Psychologie (W2-analog) (Vollzeit) • Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50, 58455 Witten, Deutschland
uni-wh.softgarden.io
October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We're looking for an experimental psychologist in Witten. Contact me if you have questions about the job (I'm not on the commission, so can talk freely :-)
uni-wh.softgarden.io/job/59638545...
uni-wh.softgarden.io/job/59638545...