Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)

The #SPSP2025 Call for Submissions is now open. Podium presentation submissions (includes Single Paper Symposium, Data Blitz, Symposia, and Professional Development) are due by 11:59 PM PT on July 11. All other submissions are due by September 12. Learn more + submit here: https://ow.ly/uqoE50Sjbyg

Our latest SPSP Member Spotlight focuses on Susannah Paletz, whose research involves the intersection of teams, culture and creativity, as well as applied psychology like AI in teams and emotions in social media. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, where she also founded the Organizational Teams and Technology Research Society. Dr. Paletz's advice for those who want to pursue a career in personality and/or social psychology? Don't be afraid of applied research: "A lot of today’s problems are related to social and personality psychology and could use our expertise and debates. Also, take as many methods and statistics classes as you can, including those outside of social and personality psychology. It is too easy to get wrapped up in our own research silos—disciplines and methodologies—but a lot of creativity can occur if you go beyond. Get to know Dr. Paletz and her work: https://ow.ly/SJLV50VcIXO

Psychology research suggests that lonely participants who read about the benefits of solitude reported feeling significantly more relaxed and content after spending just 10 minutes alone, compared to those who didn't receive this information. Researchers found that solitude helps "deactivate" intense emotions—both negative (anxiety) and positive (excitement)—bringing people to a calmer state. This explains why we often crave alone time when experiencing strong emotions. The key insight: While meaningful social connections remain vital for wellbeing, how we think about being alone dramatically impacts our experience. By reframing solitude as beneficial rather than isolating, we can transform unavoidable alone time into valuable opportunities for emotional regulation and self-reflection. Read more and follow us for #EverydayPsych insights: https://ow.ly/SKQO50VcF56

??Reminder: SPSP is sharing several key updates and opportunities to support investment in personality and social psychology research funding in the United States. Current action items include: 1. Supporting Stand Up for Science, a grassroots initiative that advocates for the value of science for everyone 2. Contacting your elected representatives to speak out against proposed $3 trillion federal budget cuts 3. Registering for #COSSA2025 Social Science Advocacy Day in Washington, DC (March 24-25) 4. Participate in Science Homecoming, a new project that encourages scientists to write op-eds in their hometown newspapers 5. Stay informed by signing up for updates from the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) Learn how to get involved: https://ow.ly/2qou50VcFxe

?? Research Insight: How Accurately Do We Perceive Changes in Our Life Satisfaction? Fascinating new research in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin explores the relationship between how we think our life satisfaction has changed and how it has actually changed based on measurements. Key findings from this preregistered study: - Retrospective perceptions moderately correlate with measured change - When evaluating life satisfaction changes, participants reported: - Focusing more on present than past circumstances - Considering life circumstances more than feelings - Using careful consideration over gut instinct The research supports the Individual Differences in Evaluating Life Satisfaction (IDELS) model, highlighting that we use varied evaluation strategies when assessing our life journey. This adds valuable context to our understanding of subjective well-being measurement and could inform approaches to improving life satisfaction assessment in professional and personal development contexts. Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: https://ow.ly/HtK850VbUIs

??Applications Now Open: SPSP 2025 Annual Awards & Grants The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for our 2025 Annual Awards, Fellows designation, and Community Catalyst Grants. SPSP offers recognition across multiple categories: - Student awards - Early career recognition - Mid-career achievement - Senior career contribution - Mentoring excellence - Diversity advancement - Service to the field - Single contribution awards - International bridge-building We actively encourage both self-applications and nominations of deserving colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight outstanding contributions to the field of personality and social psychology. All applications must be submitted by April 21, 2025 (11:59 PM PT). Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/edPnXStT

?? Now Available: SPSP Community Catalyst Grants (Up to $2,000) | Application Deadline: April 21 SPSP is providing financial support to members from underrepresented groups who seek to build community and develop professional skills within our field. This funding opportunity supports initiatives such as: - Hosting collaborative workshops - Organizing professional development events - Creating networking opportunities - Building new communities within SPSP - Sharing and critiquing job materials Ready to catalyze community growth in personality and social psychology? Apply here: https://ow.ly/laRs50Vb1Lh

?? REMINDER: The inaugural APA Interdivisional Climate Justice webinar is approaching! "What are alternatives to an anthropocentric psychology to address climate justice?" ?? March 14, 2025 | ? 4:00 PM ET Hosted by APA Division 52 (International Psychology) Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading perspectives on psychology's role in addressing climate justice. This collaborative effort brings together eight APA divisions, including SPSP, to explore alternative frameworks for understanding our relationship with the environment. Registration is open now. As psychology professionals committed to promoting human welfare, this conversation offers valuable insights for our practice and research. ??Sign up here: https://ow.ly/ftET50Vb0O3 #ClimateJustice #Psychology #ProfessionalDevelopment #APA

??SPSP Advocacy Alert: Critical Updates on U.S. Research Funding SPSP is committed to advocating for personality and social psychology research funding in the face of significant US federal budget threats. Our latest advocacy alert provides: - Urgent action items regarding proposed $3 trillion US federal budget cuts - Information on upcoming advocacy events including Stand Up for Science (March 7) and COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day (March 24-25) - Resources to stay informed on U.S. policy developments affecting psychological science Whether you're a researcher, educator, practitioner, or student, your voice matters in shaping U.S. science policy. Visit our website to learn how you can take action today: https://ow.ly/JUqW50Vavva

?? Call for Papers: A new special issue in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research is seeking contributions, with a focus on the intersection of culture science and marketing/decision making. Learn more and submit before April 1: https://ow.ly/14S150VahgH CC: University of Chicago Press