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

?? New research published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin explores the connection between dispositional greed and gambling behavior. Studies conducted in the Netherlands and England found that people with higher levels of dispositional greed—characterized as an insatiable desire for more—reported greater gambling participation and experienced more negative consequences. What's particularly interesting is that greedy individuals displayed distinct cognitive patterns beyond simple impulsiveness: they focused more on financial motivations, maintained greater confidence in winning, and showed less concern about their losses. This research sheds light on how our personality traits can influence financial decision-making and risk-taking in real-world contexts. #BehavioralPsychology #FinancialDecisionMaking Learn more: https://ow.ly/CMti50Vj2Or

??New research suggests that the overrepresentation of perceived differences between male and female leaders in people's minds could act as a barrier to gender equality. Read more in Social Psychological and Personality Science: https://ow.ly/oA9b50Vi66n

??Social Science Advocacy Day is coming up soon on March 24-25! This is an amazing opportunity for personality and social psychologists to join other social scientists in Washington to speak out in support of research funding. SPSP is proud to co-sponsor this event as a member of the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA). ??Learn more + sign up for #COSSA2025: ttps://https://lnkd.in/eJtkWTsV

?? Call for Applications: SPSP Fellow Status The Society for Personality and Social Psychology is now accepting nominations, including self-nominations, for SPSP Fellowship status. This prestigious recognition identifies SPSP members who have made significant, longstanding contributions to both the Society and the broader field of Personality and Social Psychology. Important notes: ???Application Deadline: April 21, 2025 Recognize excellence in our field. Submit your nomination today! Apply now: https://ow.ly/oytg50Vi4MY

Mentors shape our field! SPSP's 2025 Annual Awards offer many opportunities to recognize excellence in mentoring personality and social psychologists. Nominate your exceptional mentor or apply for an award yourself by April 21. Learn more + submit an application or nomination: https://ow.ly/6qSo50VhljV

Today from 1-2 PM ET: Join our next event highlighting outstanding research from Primarily Undergraduate Institutions. Psychologist Kristina Howansky of St. Mary's College of Maryland will present fascinating research on how role-playing games provide safe, immersive environments for transgender and gender-non-conforming individuals to explore their gender identities. Don't miss this opportunity for interactive dialogue and insight into the intersection of gaming and gender identity development! Sign up here: https://ow.ly/YfB650VeQyA

??New Research in SPPS: Challenging Assumptions About Attachment Relationships and Well-being A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science offers thought-provoking insights into attachment theory and its relationship to subjective well-being. While attachment theory positions these bonds as fundamental to our well-being, this cross-sectional study of 4,625 participants investigated whether having more attachment relationships translates to better outcomes. Key findings: - Overall, the association between number of attachment figures and well-being was essentially zero - For anxiously attached individuals, having more attachment figures was associated with lower subjective well-being - Conversely, more securely attached individuals showed benefits from having multiple attachment relationships These results suggest an important nuance in attachment theory: using multiple figures for attachment needs may actually reflect a compensatory process for those with attachment anxiety, rather than being universally beneficial. This research contributes valuable complexity to our understanding of attachment dynamics and interpersonal relationships, challenging the assumption that more attachment figures automatically leads to greater well-being. The study's findings have potential implications for clinical psychology, relationship counseling, and our broader understanding of human connection and well-being. Read the full study in SPPS: https://ow.ly/eFvF50VgqR3

Apply for SPSP's Community Catalyst Grant! Supporting underrepresented groups in personality & social psychology with funding for community & professional development. Deadline: April 21, 2025. Submit an application here: https://ow.ly/PpmP50VgquM

Want to revisit content from the recent SPSP Annual Convention or catch up on content you missed? #SPSP2025 registrants have access to our online convention platform - including session materials, photos, and community discussions - until May 22! Log on here: https://ow.ly/bvGo50Vgqif