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

??Reminder: The deadline to apply for SPSP's Community Catalyst Grant will be here before you know it! SPSP members can apply to use these funds in their efforts to develop community and professional development among members of groups currently underrepresented in the field. ???Application deadline: April 21 Learn more + apply here: https://ow.ly/Ospw50VkGrA

?? Research by Anthony Salerno reveals important insights about how we cope with stress in our lives. With over half of Americans experiencing significant stress from various sources—from national politics to personal finances—understanding effective coping mechanisms is crucial for our well-being. The study found that our choice between problem-focused coping (addressing the root cause) and emotion-focused coping (managing emotional responses) depends largely on timing and availability of solutions. Key takeaways: - When immediate solutions are available, we tend to choose problem-focused approaches - When solutions only work in the future, we're more likely to seek emotional comfort now - Both strategies have legitimate roles in maintaining psychological well-being This understanding can help us be more intentional about our coping strategies: addressing what we can control immediately, while being compassionate with ourselves when short-term emotional relief is necessary. Follow SPSP for more #EverydayPsych insights! Learn more: https://ow.ly/xzvj50Vk19R

?? 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