How do culture, identity, and beliefs shape cognition and relationships? This is a key area of research for Ying-yi Hong of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Culture Lab.

Learn more about her work in our latest Member Spotlight: https://ow.ly/vn2B50ZWmHa

📊New research finds that people higher in narcissism were more motivated by public rewards in their workplaces. This is also associated with a heightened desire for status and less concern about others' envy.

Read more in #SPPS: https://ow.ly/SaQB50ZWm8R

#TalentUPF | Verónica Benet-Martínez, catedràtica de la #UPFBarcelona, ha estat reconeguda amb el premi Distinguished Career Contribution Award 2026 de la @spspnews.bsky.social, per la seva trajectòria acadèmica.
La seva recerca examina com interactuen la cultura i la psicologia de les persones.

"Even that brief dose of Facebook increased the need for approval—the craving for positive feedback from others—which in turn nudged achievement and conformity upward" - Ertugrul Uysal, Sascha Alavi, & Valéry Bezençon https://ow.ly/Ae1J50ZVr0T

📝Editorial Opportunity: Want to join an innovative, collaborative, and supportive editorial team? Apply for the Editorial Fellowship role with the journal Personality and Social Psychology Review!

Apply here before Nov. 1: https://ow.ly/YXvI50ZVYnG

Today is your last chance to submit a proposal for a #SPSP2027 preconference! Make sure to submit your work by 11:59 PM PT for a chance to present at the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention in Philadelphia next February!

Submit: https://ow.ly/WVsE50ZVY2R

LAST CALL! Submit by Oct 8!
Existential Psychology 2027 SPSP Preconference in Philadelphia PA on Feb 11. Speaker theme: Awe, Growth, & the Good Life. Keynotes, Research Talks, Data Blitzes, Posters, Awards! Visit issep.org/conference for info, submission, registration

New #SPSPblog: How Social Media Quietly Changes What You Value by Ertugrul Uysal, Sascha Alavi, & Valéry Bezençon https://ow.ly/JIXI50ZVqSw

Join our next Free-Form Friday session to learn how to build professional connections outside of academia. This session will be an opportunity for attendees to share their own experience in a supportive setting.

📅Oct. 16, 1-2 PM ET

Register here: https://ow.ly/sYp350ZVuyh

*Thursday deadline* for data blitz abstracts at @spspnews.bsky.social SPSP Economic Inequality & Social Class Preconference.Featuring @keithpayne.bsky.social, Jean-Claude Croizet, @rebeccamcarey.bsky.social, Yuri Miyamoto, Frederique Autin, Heidi Vuletich; Join the schedule: spsp.org/events/annua...

Submissions for the next annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-conference are open until October 8th! We hope you will join us to talk about your latest research! https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2026/9/9/announcing-the-14th-annual-spsp-sexuality-preconference/

Two more days to submit for the Religion Preconference at SPSP 2027! We’re accepting all formats: talks, data blitzes, and posters. Submit until October 8!

Application here: spsp.wufoo.com/forms/2027-p...

"participants across the political spectrum thought that masculine Rachel or feminine Richard were less likely to be heterosexual. But this stereotyping led to more negative reactions only for conservatives." - Alan Lambert & Fade Eadeh, Ph.D. https://ow.ly/Xpf550ZUAym

Whether you're a student, an early-career researcher or a mid-career scholar, support and guidance is important. Apply to find your next mentor with SPSP's Pathways program!

Apply here by Oct. 20: https://ow.ly/4VvL50ZV2hj

💡Student Opportunity💡 Now is the time for students to apply for the 2027 Summer Institute for Social and Personality Psychology! SISPP is a unique, immersive experience that connects emerging scholars with new research and skill workshops.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/wONW50ZV2aM

Just two days left to submit a preconference for the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention! Join us for #SPSP2027 in Philadelphia, PA from February 11-13 and present your work to leading scholars from around the world.

Submit here by Oct. 8 at 11:59 PM PT: https://ow.ly/vhAl50ZV1Xj

New Fiscal Year Officially Begins, Senate Republicans Warn Against Grant Terminations at NIH, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update. 📃

Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...

A Few Days Remaining to Submit to the Media and Technology Precon at @spspnews.bsky.social, featuring talks from @mjcrockett.bsky.social Richard Landers and others, along with early career data blitzes and posters. Submit your media and tech work here by 8 October (11:50 pm) CEST via the link below👇