After the success of last year’s meeting in Montreal, the 2024 ISPP conference is approaching, and we welcome the possibility to meet you all again in Santiago, Chile on the 4th of July. At the time of writing, we have more than 420 people registered, covering a wide variety of topics with presenters from across the world and with a strong presence of scholars from Latin and South America. In addition to more general political psychology subjects, the theme of the conference provides us with an opportunity for discussing issues related to the political and psychological roots of conflict and increased authoritarianism, and their impact on democratic and non-democratic societies. Understanding the political and emotional effects of authoritarian populism is important for discussing the wider consequences of social injustices, climate change, and illiberal reforms and how these work in relation to leaders, voters, and audiences across the world. In Santiago, we expect to have fruitful discussions, analyses, and explanations of such phenomena in the light of individual, group, and state dynamics. Both of our main keynote speakers, Elizabeth Lira and Agustin Espinosa, will address related topics, not least in the light of Chilean and Latin American pasts and presents as well as in relation to processes of reparation and recognition. We are most grateful to those of you who have registered for the conference and are looking forward to taking part in what we expect to be cutting-edge research on multiple topics in the wider field of political psychology.
We remain mindful of the struggles being faced by many of our members worldwide from ongoing and devastating conflicts and wars, as well as from the deterioration in civil liberties, climate and social injustices, and political grievances. To address some of these concerns, we are organizing a current events roundtable at the conference with experts on contemporary conflicts across the global North and South. We would also like to send a reminder to the membership that if you are in contact with colleagues experiencing threats to academic freedom, to please contact the Scholars Under Threat committee.
Warm regards,
Catarina Kinnvall
President
The International Society of Political Psychology
Save the dates! ISPP's upcoming meetings
Our 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in Santiago, Chile, from the 4th - 6th July 2024.
If you are interested in hosting a future conference of ISPP, please contact the Central Office to obtain the necessary guidelines and materials.
Call for the Twinning Program
Call for the Twinning Program in English [see below for the call in Arabic, French, Spanish and Turkish]
We are happy to announce that we are still accepting applications for our New Twinning Program among Scholars under Threat (ISPP members who lost their academic positions or their income in direct connection with political persecution and/or to members who have been displaced as a result of political persecution). The New Twinning Program has been set up with the aim of facilitating scholarly collaborations between threatened political psychologists and program partners. These collaborations can offer the opportunity for threatened scholars to continue their academic activities, maintain and advance their careers, and integrate into international political psychology; furthermore, partners can engage in political advocacy on behalf of threatened scholar. We are grateful to the 24 scholars who have already expressed their interest to work together with a scholar under threat as partners. We would kindly like to ask our members to reach out to those scholars within their networks around the world who may benefit from participating.
You can find more information about the Twinning Program here.
ISPP is committed to protecting its members whose academic freedom is at risk anywhere in the world due to the political context where they work or live. ISPP's Scholars Under Threat (SUT) Committee has been working to support ISPP's members at risk. Academic freedom as it relates to both research and teaching is absolutely essential for the advancement of scientific knowledge. The SUT can support academics by providing free membership to ISPP, access to emergency funds for scholars under threat to continue their livelihoods, and access to the ISPP twinning scheme for academics who wish to have mentorship or support from colleagues in less risky contexts. If you or someone you know has had their academic freedom put at risk and feel that you would benefit from ISPP support, please contact us.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate – University of Kent, UK
The School of Psychology is seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to conduct research in moral psychology for Dr Jim Everett’s project on the topic of trust in AI. This project – TRUSTAI – draws on psychology and philosophy to explore how and when humans trust AI agents that act as ‘moral machines’.
As a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, you work as a part of the project’s team (at the University of Kent, and Dr Edmond Awad - University of Exeter) to explore, 1) the characteristics of AI agents that predict trust; 2) the individual differences that make us more or less likely to trust AI agents; 3) the situations where we are more likely to ‘outsource’ moral decisions to AI agents; and 4) how these findings should be used to design AI agents that warrant our trust.
As a Post-Doctoral Research Associate you will:
design surveys and experiments and collect data
contribute to the writing of research papers and outputs addressing the project’s research aims
analyse data in a transparent and reproducible way using statistical techniques
contribute to the write up of research work for academic and non-academic audiences
promote the project to academic audiences, including presenting the research at conferences and workshops
To be successful in this role you will have:
a doctorate or equivalent qualification/experience in psychology, behavioural economics, or experimental philosophy — or an allied subject (or near to completion)
an excellent record of publications in quality peer reviewed journals
familiarity with psychological research literatures on moral psychology, trust/impression formation, and (preferably) AI
experience of conducting advanced statistical analyses
excellent communication skills
What we can offer in return:
The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing throughout your time with us. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
Associate Professor of Psychology – Webster University Vienna, Austria
The Webster University Vienna are hiring to fill a position in the Psychology department.
An Associate Professor is required to maintain an active, professional research profile appropriate to the EURAXESS standards of an Established Researcher (R3) in the respective field. Furthermore, the Associate Professor must maintain a default teaching load (approx. 3 per semester – semesters run from September to mid-December and February to mid-May), regular office hours, take on responsible roles within the department and foster WVPU´s reputation. The details of all responsibilities are regulated in an annual performance agreement between the position holder and the rectorate.
Main responsibilities
Teaching
Maintain a default teaching load; and
Develop own courses.
Research
Produce an academic output appropriate to the respective field and career stage (R3) which include:
Presentation of papers and research findings on national and international conferences;
Peer-review publications that contribute to the state-of-art of the respective field, and in the amount that it enables the Associate Professor to submit
Proposal for an ERC Starting/Consolidator Grant, FWF programs for Established Researchers (R3) or comparable;
Submission of an ERC Starting/Consolidator Grant, FWF programs for Established Researchers (R3) or comparable; and
Lead a research group and collaborate with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
Academic Services/Mentorship
Engage assistant professors/research assistants in on-going research projects;
Supervise theses and integrate students into research activities;
Document all research activities in the university research tracking and reporting system;
Participate in official university events and representing the department; and
Contribute actively to the further development of study programs.
Other
Prepare for the advancement to the stage of Leading Researcher;
Adhere to the university’s Code of Conduct as well as all academic policies and guidelines;
Active support to realize the objectives of the Gender Equality Plan; and
Regular participation in professional development programs for teaching and research.
Your profile
A terminal doctoral degree: PhD in Social or Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science (with a relevant Master in Psychology) or closely related field;
Multiannual post-doctoral experience with internationally recognized peer-review publications and active conference participations appropriate for the career stage in Applied Psychology with a focus on behavioural economics, consumer behaviours, applied social psychology, organizational psychology;
Willingness to promote to R4 stage;
Demonstrated success in university-level teaching;
Active international network with academic and non-academic stakeholders in the field of Applied Psychology;
Success in gaining high-level grants (like ERC starting Grant, FWF R2 programs or comparable);
Willingness to include gender and diversity as teaching content; and
Doctoral Scholarship in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - The Université Catholique de Louvain
With a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), this research seeks to contribute to broader discussions on workplace inequalities.
Research on psychological resources / psychological capital (resilience, self-efficacy, hope, optimism) has primarily focused on its potential benefits for organizations. Within this research tradition, employees’ positive psychological states are often viewed as strategic assets serving business organizations, thereby regarding them as resources to elevate organizational productivity and efficiency. As a result, most research on psychological resources / capital has centred on investigating their organizationally relevant outcomes, with overwhelming attention to their positive impact on performance.
Most research on the topic has ignored structural inequalities in employees’ access to psychological capital. Additionally, most research on psychological capital has been conducted with the participation of employees from dominant social groups. We know little about the ways through which marginalized and minoritized employees become deprived of (the relational and organizational sources of) psychological capital, and how they compensate for these deprivations.
We are offering a funded PhD opportunity for a critical research project focusing on the psychological resources and experiences of minoritized and marginalized employees in the workplace. Building upon literature ranging across several disciplines (e.g., organizational behavior, work and organizational psychology, critical management studies, community psychology, sociology), this project uses a qualitative approach (interviews, ethnography) to gain insights about the psychological resource formation and maintenance of minoritized employees.
The project aims to collect (counter)narratives from minoritized employees to understand the psychological resources they rely on, how these resources develop within their unique experiences and the (organizational and interpersonal) obstacles they face that deplete their resources. Additionally, the project will investigate the organizational and social processes that influence the development of psychological resources among minoritized individuals, shedding light on the systemic factors at play. Furthermore, the research will examine managerial and HRM practices that either support or hinder the cultivation of psychological resources among marginalized employees. By challenging traditional paradigms and engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, this research seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of workplace inequalities and advocate for meaningful change in HRM practices to foster equitable and inclusive work environments.
Application deadline: 23 June 2024 | More informationFaculty Positions in Psychology – University of Limassol, Cyprus
The Department of Psychology of the University of Limassol (UoL) is seeking passionate and dynamic psychologists to fill faculty positions in the areas of Educational Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
The remuneration package
Internationally competitive salary, depending on appointment status, professorial rank, qualifications and experience. Internationally competitive teaching load, a research start-up package, and a university environment that fosters multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Department of Psychologyof the School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a vibrant and research-intensive community, dedicated to excellence in teaching & research, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. We aim to become a key player at national and International levels in the study and practice of human psychology and behaviour.
The University of Limassol (www.uol.ac.cy) puts equal emphasis on excellence in research and in teaching and has an ambitious plan of sustainable growth in scientific disciplines and in international markets. The UoL is based in cosmopolitan Limassol, the base of hundreds of international companies in technology, finance, professional services, real estate, tourism and shipping as well as a complete range of facilities for hobbies, sports and recreation from sea to mountain sports.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their respective area of specialisation
Develop and deliver innovative and engaging lectures for F2F and distance learning programs
Supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects.
Pursue an active research program, leading to publication in high-rank journals.
Secure external funding to support research activities.
Contribute to the mission of the Department through services, including program leadership
Required qualifications
PhD from an accredited University with specialization in at least one of the aforementioned fields. Excellent oral and written command of both English and Greek is essential. A publication record of and commitment to frontier research through publications in high-ranked international journals as well as a strong ongoing research agenda. Evidence of teaching excellence, course and curriculum development and service are also required.
Application deadline: 21 July 2024 | More informationFellowship Opportunity in Gender and Social Justice – Manchester Metropolitan University
The GBV Research team conducts leading research globally and influences national and international policies. This opportunity is to work in an established, exciting, and vibrant team situated within the School of Nursing and Public Health. The team is multi-disciplinary and adopts creative methodologies whilst embracing co-production with people who have lived experience, with a strong focus on intersectionality.
Our policy and academic influence is widespread, as these examples indicate. We worked with the Domestic Abuse Commissioner to produce recommendations for the Domestic Abuse Oversight Mechanism. Work by our team has seen the recognition of Smart Practice, informing the National Police Chief’s Council Homicide Prevention Framework. We recently completed an innovative study, in partnership with Durham University and University of Birmingham, aimed at understanding sexual violence in higher education, particularly among minoritised groups. Our three-year ERSC HALT project included outputs focusing on minoritised victims and perpetrators. An ongoing study focuses on Analysis of Child Practice Reviews. Internationally, we have partners throughout Africa, with recent focus on education for women from the lowest economic backgrounds in South Africa.
About the role
To undertake world-leading and internationally excellent research using latest and innovative methodologies, as relevant in your area of research.
To prepare, present and publish research outputs through the appropriate forums e.g. research workshops, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, portfolios, academic journals etc.
To develop ideas for generating income to ensure the continued success and growth of research portfolio.
To disseminate findings of research widely to further the institution’s standing in the HE and research community and strengthen the impact of the research.
To engage in scholarly activities conducive to a long-term successful academic career that will support and enhance the research culture within the Department/ School, Faculty and University.
About the candidate
We are seeking applications from experienced researchers looking to develop their own body of work in the broad area of Gender-based Violence. You must have a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant social science discipline, including areas such as Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Politics, Health, Social Policy and Education. As our work is centred on real world impact, we are keen to hear from those with practice and/or policy impact in their field.
Requirements
Doctoral level qualification in a related research area.
Possess breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and demonstrate potential for research independence.
Excellent track record of relevant research outputs.
Significant research experience in the chosen field of research, which should include where appropriate:
leading the work of a team, co-ordinating effort and resources to meet objectives
developing partnerships with internal and external agencies
preparing funding proposals and applications to external bodies
using initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches to research
synthesising complex data from different sources and communicating findings via written reports and articles
presenting at national and/or international research meetings
supervising student work and providing appropriate support and feedback.
Experience of managing and monitoring performance of research projects in multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to manage projects involving academic institutions and funding bodies.
Application deadline: 29 May 2024 | More informationPost-Doctoral Researcher – Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) seeks to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher with excellent qualifications on a specific purpose contract. The successful candidate will join a TCD-based research team led by Dr Yekaterina Chzhen and collaborate closely with a University College London based team led by Professor Jennifer Symonds on the “Longitudinal Educational Achievements: Reducing iNequalities” (LEARN) project. It is a consortium project coordinated by the University of Helsinki, funded under the HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions. The successful candidate will get to travel internationally to project meetings and will collaborate with other consortium members.
The Department of Sociology, under the leadership of Professor Jan Skopek, will provide all logistical, academic and intellectual support by integrating the Post-Doctoral Researcher into a dynamic network of academics located within the Department of Sociology.
Main Responsibilities
This is a list of the tasks, duties and responsibilities for the role:
Research
Contributing to a new interdisciplinary conceptual perspective on educational inequalities and a framework for analysing longitudinal data on educational inequalities.
Working together with a team of research fellows to systematically review the evidence on educational inequalities at key educational transition points using published research articles featuring cohort study data from European Member States, Switzerland, and the UK.
Conducting an in-depth review of policy intervention for reducing educational inequalities in Ireland.
A summary of evidence-based education in Ireland.
Contributing to writing a state-of-the-art report on the utility of well-being education for alleviating educational inequalities.
Analysis of Irish cohort study data to produce findings on inequalities in educational achievement and other educational outcomes from childhood to adulthood.
Analysis of the effects of selected policy changes on educational inequalities in Ireland using Irish cohort study data.
Assessing the effects of differences in educational spending over time on inequalities in educational achievement in Ireland.
Person Requirements
The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role.
Qualifications
Excellent academic record and have completed a Ph.D. (essential) in, but not limited to:
Sociology
Psychology
Economics
Social Policy
Public Policy
Informal enquiries: contact Dr Yekaterina Chzhen (Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, TCD; chzheny@tcd.ie).
Call for Papers – Special Issue in Political Psychology
Adult Belief Change: New Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives
Guest editors:
Dr Katerina Manevska (Radboud University Nijmegen) and Dr Kaat Smets (Royal Holloway, University of London)
Recent examples of rapid and widespread adult belief change abound: people expressing beliefs in new and evolving conspiracy theories; people becoming disaffected with politics, as testified by anti-government protests; and rapidly changing public attitudes towards institutional racism, as evidenced by global Black Lives Matter movements. These sudden belief changes cannot simply be explained by cohort or generational shifts. Therefore, belief changes must occur on an individual level.
Belief change in later life is understudied as it goes against the well-established idea that political attitudes are formed early on in life and remain stable thereafter. Recently, some studies have emerged that address adult belief change. However, these are mostly descriptive and offer relatively little insight into how, for whom, and under which conditions adult belief change takes place. In this light, we invite papers for a special issue on the topic of adult belief change that addresses new theoretical and methodological perspectives and sets the agenda for future research on this highly relevant theme.
Contributions to the special issue should improve upon existing research in the fields of Psychology, Political Science and Sociology, and the interdisciplinary field of political socialization. We especially invite contributions that address one of the following questions: first, the theoretical question of why some beliefs are more likely to change than others. Also, we are interested in papers that take a country-comparative approach to adult belief change, which allows for studying which contextual conditions affect the likelihood of adult belief change. Furthermore, we are interested in contributions that address adult belief change in the global south; and we welcome contributions that specifically study psychological characteristics to understand why some adults are more likely to change their beliefs than others.
The submission deadline for full papers is September 15th 2024. All papers must be submitted through the ScholarOne system to be able to enter the regular peer review procedure. For expressions of interest and/or questions about the special issue, please contact the guest editors: Dr Katerina Manevska (email: katerina.manevska@ru.nl) and Dr Kaat Smets (kaat.smets@rhul.ac.uk).
Submission deadline: 15 September 2024
Call for Blog Articles – ISPP Early Career Scholars 2024
The ISPP Blog publishes short articles about research or issues of interest to the political psychology community. The Early Career Committee (ECC) invites Early Career Scholars (graduate students or scholars who have received their PhD within the past 8 years) whether they are already ISPP members or willing to join, to contribute articles to the ISPP Blog. These articles are intended to promote the visibility of early career scholars and their research through our various online outlets and social media accounts.
We recognize that the modern pressures and demands of academia pose unique challenges for those just beginning their academic careers. We hope the ISPP Blog can provide ISPP members with a platform to promote your research and help the next generation of academics pursue careers in or related to political psychology.
Requirements for Submission
We are interested in articles featuring research recently published as a peer-reviewed article or an open-access pre-print. Our goal is to enhance the visibility of early career scholars from the ISPP community and potentially facilitate feedback on their research. The blog articles should be tailored for a non-specialist audience and can be submitted in English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, or Serbian (which depend on the ECC in-house language capacities).
Key Guidelines
Articles should be between 800 and 1500 words.
Adopt a journalistic style, utilizing the inverted pyramid format to present key elements in the opening paragraph(s).
Avoid academic jargon and use simple terms to make the content accessible to a broader audience.
Content Criteria
Outline the data and qualitative or quantitative methods used in the published research (e.g., survey, discourse analysis, experimental, interviews, etc.).
Include broader social implications and, if applicable, practical implications.
Provide a link to the published work (DOI or open repository link) and a list of references (including DOIs where possible).
Ensure the article does not rely solely on unfounded opinions or conjecture; it should be substantiated with evidence. We welcome graphs, images and figures, but only include them if you are the author or have the copyright.
Additional Submission Materials
A brief author description (up to 50 words) including name, location, affiliation, and current position.
A JPEG or PNG format photo of the author(s), preferably in portrait orientation with large file sizes.
English translation if the piece is written in a language other than English.
The ECC will review all submissions, offering feedback as needed for publication.
Incentives
Having your work published on the ISPP blog provides an excellent opportunity to disseminate your research, enhance visibility, and potentially invite future collaboration. Your work will be permanently stored on the ISPP blog, allowing you to reference it in the future. Additionally, the ISPP will promote your research through various social media channels.
Submission Process
Interested contributors should submit a 250-word abstract to ecc@ispp.org. Authors will receive feedback on their proposals, and after making the suggested corrections, articles will be posted on the blog in the current or next month.
Call for Abstracts – British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Annual Conference 2024
The Social Psychology Section Annual Conference is set to take place from September 2 to 4, 2024, at Queen's University of Belfast. The central theme for this year's conference is "Utilizing Social Psychology to Address Conflicts, Societal Divisions and Cohesion."
In today's world, societies grapple with challenges like conflict, polarization, inequality, and divisions, which hinder social cohesion. A divided society is already fragmented along ethnic, religious, sectarian, political, or cultural lines. What sets divided societies apart is their inability to reach a consensus on decision-making processes and to establish a common identity.
For our 2024 conference, our primary goal is to deeply explore the extensive landscape of research, innovation, development, and impact within our discipline, specifically focusing on resolving social issues related to conflicts and societal divisions. We intend to acknowledge and celebrate the critical work that has already been accomplished in this area while shedding light on the most pressing areas in need of immediate attention.
We warmly welcome submissions for symposia, individual blitz talks, and posters from all corners of the social psychology domain. Our aim is to represent the entire spectrum of topics and methodologies that fall within the realm of social psychology. In the case of symposia submissions, we strongly encourage collaborations among presenters from various institutions and career stages.
Through our 2024 conference, we aspire not only to exhibit the highest-quality social psychological research but also to create an environment where social psychologists at every stage of their careers can actively participate in engaging discussions, establish networks, and explore opportunities for fresh collaborations, both within and outside their field.
Call for papers – Authorities’ role in the (de-)escalation of political conflicts
Currently, political polarisation, the rise of populist figures, the increasing influence of authoritarian regimes at the international level, and the emergence of diverse forms of political violence are some of the most relevant threats that might erode democracy, social cohesion, and peace worldwide.
This special issue’s main aim is to contribute to the discussions on the evolution of political conflicts according to people’s perceptions of authorities’ role as well as how those conflicts are actually addressed by political authorities (i.e., government leaders; politicians; public opinion and community leaders; political institutions and their representatives; armed and public order forces).
For this special issue, we seek to showcase research on direct and indirect actions from those in power (i.e., authorities) to attempt to solve (or make worse) a political conflict. Nevertheless, apart from the vast repertoire of intended actions, authorities might have actively deployed to deal with political disputes, those works over authorities’ (perceived or actual) inactions or failures in carrying out their expected duties (e.g., authorities not willing to protect those who are in need) are also of high relevance to this special issue.
It is noteworthy that we are highly interested in works on the impact of authorities’ actions and inactions on the (de-)escalation of the following critical political conflicts of our times:
violent, non-violent, armed and unarmed resistance to authoritarian regimes
protests and protest violence under democratic political systems
political, economic, and societal crises in the aftermath of massive protests and social movements
peace and reconciliation processes at the international, national, and local levels
religious, racial, and ethnic conflicts
challenges and contentious actions related to climate change
What are we looking for? Empirical and theoretical papers on the role that authorities’ (perceived and actual) actions and inactions might have played in escalating or de-escalating political conflicts in diverse historical, cultural, and socio-political settings.
Scope
We embrace an interdisciplinary perspective to address the influence of authorities in political conflicts. Therefore, for this special issue, we expect to put together contributions from strongly related academic disciplines dedicated to studying societal peace and conflict, such as criminology, media and communications sciences, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.
In line with the latter, this call welcomes studies that employ qualitative (e.g., interviews, case studies), quantitative (e.g., experimental, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies) or mixed (e.g., Q methodology) research methods. On the other hand, although we expect to put together a set of works addressing a wide range of political conflicts from different geographical areas, in this call, we will prioritise research projects carried out by scholars based in the Global South and from underrepresented areas in the specialised literature (e.g., East Asia).
Approved abstracts will receive invitations to proceed by 30 June 2024, while the deadline for submitting full papers will be 2 December 2024.
Call for Papers – Special Issue of Open Psychology
Positive Economic Psychology: Exploring the Intersection Between Positive Psychology and Economic Psychology
Open Psychology (https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/psych/html) invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to Positive Economic Psychology, edited by Dr Rona Hart (School of Psychology, University of Sussex, UK).
This special issue is dedicated to exploring the emerging field of Positive Economic Psychology, a domain that marries insights from Positive Psychology with the complexities of economic behaviour, decisions, and perceptions. At its heart, Positive Economic Psychology is concerned with researching and enhancing economic wellbeing. It investigates the myriad conditions and processes that are instrumental in fostering economic prosperity and the optimal economic functioning of individuals, groups, and societies. The concept of economic wellbeing is pivotal, serving as the cornerstone for its research agenda and practical applications. By examining how positive psychological constructs such as happiness, resilience, hope, mindfulness and prosociality can influence economic decisions and outcomes, this interdisciplinary area seeks to uncover strategies that enhance financial wellbeing and contentment.
Contributions to this special issue may span a broad array of empirical, theoretical, and methodological research, all aimed at advancing our understanding of how to integrate positive psychological principles to foster economic flourishing. Through such explorations, Positive Economic Psychology aims to chart a course towards more sustainable, ethical, and positive economic practices and policies.
The scope of the special issue encompasses a broad spectrum of topics and research areas that combine Positive Psychology and Economic Psychology. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Exploration of key concepts (such as economic wellbeing, financial satisfaction, financial stress, and economic fragility);
Dispositions and capabilities that impinge on economic behaviours (such as traits, states, skills, knowledge, and attitudes);
Experiences, circumstances and contexts that influence economic behaviours (such as SES and global economic trends);
Economic decisions, behaviours and actions (with particular emphasis on adaptive and productive behaviours);
Policies and interventions aimed at fostering adaptive and effective financial decisions and behaviours;
Economic outcomes (particularly those that contribute to an individual's overall quality of life)
The next ISPPNews will be published in July 2024.
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