All social psychology
April 19, 2023
Study explores prosocial behavior within, between religious groupsParticipants showed more generosity toward strangers when prompted to think about God
September 29, 2022
Research explores how biased perceptions may drive erosion of democratic values in USBased on two surveys of nationally representative panels of Americans
October 21, 2021
Forgiveness messaging increases willingness to accept former Boko Haram fighters returning homeStudy suggests trusted authorities can change minds, shift norms during conflict
July 23, 2021
Studies examine different understandings, varieties of diversityInvestigates connection between political ideology, attitudes, and beliefs toward diversity
February 24, 2021
Do atheists have a moral compass?UIC social psychologist examines what values people view as relevant for morality
November 5, 2020
NIH funding to support UIC study of rape victims’ support, recovery outcomesStudy backed by three-year, $894,400 grant
July 15, 2020
First-year writing course increases belonging, retention at a broad-access universityIntervention helps assist students in their transition to college
June 17, 2020
Jurors respond negatively to police overreactions to Black AmericansResearchers run “mock trial” study using evidence from an actual case
November 13, 2017
High cognitive ability not a safeguard from conspiracies, paranormal beliefsSocial psychologist explores why people are inclined to believe the unfounded
June 13, 2017
Psychologist to lead research organizationLinda Skitka named president of Society for Personality and Social Psychology