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SPSP strives to advance the study, teaching, and application of social and personality psychology. Links, Reposts ≠ endorsement. Monitored 9am ET - 5pm ET, Monday-Friday

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

🧠 Amid growing concern about research funding in the U.S., our members shared amazing non-federal funding opportunities for personality & social psych research!

From Russell Sage to Templeton Foundation - check out resources compiled by our community: ow.ly/PIfs50Wxoeo

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 11h

📊New #SPPS research validates how we judge others. Five major psychology models measured social perceptions from 2002-2023, confirming two key dimensions (competence and warmth) and four facets (ability, assertiveness, morality, friendliness).

Read more: ow.ly/x6NQ50X7KzU

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 19h

📣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

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Get Advised by Grad Students and Postdocs: Apply as an Advisee in SPSP's Peer Advising Program
Application Deadline: October 28

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 1d

This #MemberMonday, check out the outstanding work done by SPSP members @jimaceverett.bsky.social (also an SPSP Board member) and Claudia Manzi on the European Association of Social Psychology's Summer School! Congrats to all the scholars who made this event a success!

📰: ow.ly/SFMW50X73J0

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 1d

📣SPSP Members: Don't miss our next Op-Ed Office Hours session! Dave Nussbaum will offer guidance on transforming complex psychological findings into accessible, engaging prose that captures readers' attention.

📆October 8, 3-4 PM ET

✍️RSVP here: ow.ly/xhrV50X75Ye

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 4d

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

Students and Instructors Reflect on Immersive Learning Experiences at SISPP 2025

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 4d

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

SPSP 2026 Annual Convention
Chicago, February 26-28

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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 4d

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:
spsp.org/news/charact...

What Most People Get Wrong About Climate Change | SPSP

It’s not the science people doubt—it’s each other.

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 5d

"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

SPSP Elects Nick Rule to Serve as 2027 President

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 5d

🏆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

Nilanjana Dasgupta and Mark Zanna Honored on SPSP Heritage Wall

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 6d

📣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

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

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · 7d

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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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 7d

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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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 7d

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DongWon OH | 오동원 | 吳東源 @dongwonoh.bsky.social · 8d

For the first time, my trainees got their SPSP talks accepted--and 3 at once! Such a blessing.

Congratulations to Finneaz Moner @firdausmoner.bsky.social [lab manager], Ming Huang (Ben) Teo [former lab manager)], and Joy Tong [PhD student].

Proud of their hard work. See you in Chicago! #SPSP2026

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 7d

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 7d

Federal Funding Set to Expire at Midnight with No Solution in Sight, COSSA Publishes New At-Home Advocacy Toolkit, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! 📰

Read it all ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...

Issue 19 (September 30) | Washington Update

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Strategies for Navigating Funding Uncertainty as a Graduate Student

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 7d

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

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 8d

👋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...

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William J. Brady @williambrady.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 8d

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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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 11d

📊 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

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 11d

🎓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

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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

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Lydia Emery @lydiaemery.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 12d

🤔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

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