With a new year under way, many scholars are developing their goals for 2026 and seeking inspiration. In the latest edition of SPSPotlight, Daniela Zibenberg offers practical tips to help students in this effort. Read more: https://ow.ly/3MNJ50XS9ia

How does culture shape the meaning and preference of humor? New research reveals consistent cultural differences in how humor is perceived, created, and appreciated. Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: https://ow.ly/wWoF50XS8XJ

SPSP's 2026 Annual Convention officially kicks off on February 26, but you can get a head start on your #SPSP2026 experience by registering for our preconferences! These in-depth sessions allow attendees to connect with scholars who share their interests. Register here: https://ow.ly/LgIm50XS8Lm

What does it mean to give, receive empathy to and from AI, focusing on robots? Is it ethically wise or worrisome? What can psych, philosophy, engineering learn from each other? A fun motivated empathy collaboration, inspired by long-standing concerns about dismissal of lived experience of AI users

#OpenScience community! Join us for a VIRTUAL meeting SIPS@SPSP: Improving Open Science for Social-Personality Psychology (but really also everyone is welcome!). Early bird registration closes on Jan 22. @improvingpsych.org @spspnews.bsky.social

In our latest SPSP member highlight, we're sharing a new article on empathy and robots from a team that includes C. Daryl Cameron and Eliana Hadjiandreou - working alongside a philosopher and a robotics engineer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/q6HX50XRb7r

New research investigates whether hearing a voice can influence how a person's face is mentally represented. The study was conducted by Matteo Masi and Marco Brambilla of the University of Milano-Bicocca. Read more in #SPPS: https://ow.ly/Z0WT50XRaNy

Time is running out to submit your #APA2026 proposal! Showcase your groundbreaking personality and social psych research with a community of psychologists who are transforming the field. Submit here before January 14: https://ow.ly/sBe450XRaCb

SPSP members: Want to find other researchers with similar interests to swap tips and strategies for professional development? Apply to host a virtual Free-Form Friday event on the topic of your choice! Now seeking sessions for February - April. Apply here: https://ow.ly/Ao1J50XQU1Z

📊New research reveals how political similarity and rarity shape our feelings about others. People with moderate views were liked most overall, while those with extreme views had more extreme supporters and critics. Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/aGoh50XQU2P

Happy New Year! Kick off January by committing to connect with your fellow personality and social psychologists at #SPSP2026. 📑To-Do List: 🐦Register before early bird deadline (January 22) 🏢Book your hotel before our deadline (February 6) Start here: https://ow.ly/f0Lz50XQU0k

As many people consider forming new habits at the start of the year, we're revisiting research that examines the power of habits for promoting resistance to social influence. Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/QKYG50XMKbk

Why do New Year's resolutions feel so achievable...until they become "this year"? New research shows calendar boundaries trick us into forgetting real obstacles. The fix? Hard commitments that work with your constraints. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ooee50XMJGk

Reminder: The Early Bird registration deadline for #SPSP2026 is right around the corner! Don't forget to save your spot and book a hotel for our Annual Convention in Chicago from February 26-28. Learn more + register here: https://ow.ly/88eg50XMJyI

Give the gift of a donation to COSSA! 🎁 Your donation supports COSSA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the SBS community. Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...

Planning for 2026? Don't forget to submit a proposal for #APA2026! Held in Washington, DC and virtually from Aug. 6-8, this conference is a great opportunity to discover all kinds of psychology research. Submission deadline: January 14 Submit here: https://ow.ly/9bto50XMJeG

The APA Disability Mentoring Program has been connecting psychology students and professionals with disabilities to experienced mentors for 20+ years. Applications open for mentors and mentees - help build a more inclusive field: https://ow.ly/r0F350XMILI

Is your SPSP membership expiring at the end of the year? Don't forget to renew! Your SPSP membership comes with a range of networking opportunities and professional development resources designed for personality and social psychologists. Renew here: https://ow.ly/TpFO50XLJFg

📣Now is the time to submit a proposal for #APA2026 in Washington, DC (and online)! Showcase your research and ensure that personality and social psychology is represented at the APA Convention. 📆Submission deadline: January 14 👉Submit here: https://ow.ly/qsL250XLJaq

Going to #SPSP2026 in Chicago in February? Don't forget to reserve your hotel! Book a room in SPSP's official hotel block to save money and stay warm - both hotels are connected to the convention center via indoor walkways. Save your spot today: https://ow.ly/pVNy50XLIYU

New research finds that viewing one's ingroup as spiritually formidable (possessing inner strength and conviction) can lead individuals to engage in great risks and personal sacrifices. Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/pAW450XLIwU

👋Reminder: If you are presenting at the SPSP 2026 Annual Convention, don't forget to register! Make sure to register before January 22 to secure our Early Bird Discount! Learn more + register here: https://ow.ly/l0NB50XLHCu

As the end of the year approaches, you might be starting to think about goals for 2026. In our latest SPSPotlight Student Newsletter, Daniele Zibenberg offers helpful strategies and tips for developing professional goals! 📰: https://ow.ly/1UMF50XLGv9

📈New research suggests that low-effort studies conducted on online platforms may suffer less from volunteer bias than other research recruitment strategies. Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: https://ow.ly/qLth50XLGcW

Last chance before the holiday break: Don't forget to register for the SPSP 2026 Annual Convention and book your hotel! 🐦Early Bird Deadline: January 22 🏢Hotel Deadline: February 6 (unless rooms sell out sooner!) Save your spot at #SPSP2026 here: https://ow.ly/CgEt50XLGoG

"I think if you work in the social sciences, this should be something you take advantage of... these conversations don't happen enough."—past advocate Early bird registration is OPEN for Social Science Advocacy Day 2026! Register now before prices increase ➡️ cossa.regfox.com/2026-social-...

💡Mentorship Opportunity💡 The American Psychological Association is seeking mentor and mentee applicants for its Disability Mentoring program, which supports and highlights the contributions of people with disabilities to psychology. Apply here: https://ow.ly/6nZb50XL9NA

"I used to believe that academic careers and non-academic careers were two completely diverging paths, but the reality is messier and more ambiguous." In our latest SPSP Member Spotlight, Ella Lombard of foundry10 shares how she forged her career path and her current role: https://ow.ly/ipCp50XL9An

📊New research illustrates how relationship modes may influence our existence as human beings and shed light on the improvement of human experience and meaning in life. Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: https://ow.ly/WWVE50XL9iI

Check out this blog post I wrote with Esha Naidu for @spspnews.bsky.social about our research on how cultural identity shapes the way we gesture while speaking—just in time for all those animated holiday get-togethers. 👐🎄🕎 spsp.org/news/charact...

As 2025 draws to a close, SPSP is looking back at the top 10 most-viewed articles in Character & Context - our flagship blog. Join us in reflecting on an outstanding year of science communication! 🧵

📣 Advocacy Opportunity: Take a moment to urge U.S. lawmakers to pass bipartisan appropriations bills that protect critical investment in psychology education and research before their deadline on January 30! Learn more: https://ow.ly/kjpL50XKTF0

📈New research illustrates why rituals matter when facing uncertainty. Pulling motions increased feelings of luck, while pushing did not. The findings suggest rituals may work by reducing psychological distance. Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/41O750XKTfI

We can't wait to see you in Chicago this February for #SPSP2026, but don't forget that you can also submit proposals for #APA2026! Submit a proposal by January 14 and help ensure that personality and social psych is represented! Get started here: https://ow.ly/Ohcg50XJZNM

Get to know COSSA's At-Home Advocacy Guide! Your guide to advocating for social and behavioral science research, funding, and policy without leaving your home! ✨ Read more ➡️ cossa.org/wp-content/u...

Could your personality predict your holiday spending patterns? Psychology research tells us that holiday spending is associated with conscientiousness, neuroticism, and extraversion. Read more in #SPPS: https://ow.ly/uxXv50XJZ66

📊 New #PSPB research: Embracing impartial beneficence - the principle that we should strive to improve others' well-being regardless of their relationship to us - does not preclude people from caring deeply about those close to them. 📑Read more: https://ow.ly/C9j350XIGzb

It's #MemberMonday at SPSP! Congratulations to Simine Vazire (simine vazire), who has received the Einstein Foundation Berlin Individual Award! Dr. Vazire is a personality psychologist and central leader in the movement to improve research quality. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ppon50XIGg0

📣SPSP is seeking applicants for the next Division 8 Council Representative on the APA Council. Build leadership experience and help amplify the voice of personality and social psychology at the American Psychological Association! 📆Deadline: December 18 👉Apply here: https://ow.ly/GVw150XIFRl

Have you booked your hotel for #SPSP2026? Our Early Bird registration will stay open until January 22 but our hotel block may sell out before then! Save your spot before the holiday break, and we'll see you in Chicago in February! Register here: https://ow.ly/MMaU50XHEOz

How do some children learn to eat some animals while continuing to care for others? New research suggests that this is caused by resolving the conflict between moral values and human cultural practices. Read more in #SPPS: https://ow.ly/81NL50XHCS7

Ella Lombard is studying how youth engage with technologies like social media and AI, exploring how educators can help them develop crucial digital and information literacy skills. Learn more in our latest SPSP Member Spotlight: https://ow.ly/B1AT50XHnOx

Really looking forward to this! Teaching schedule has meant is missed most this fall, glad to have this one on Friday

The National Science Foundation has an immense impact on STEM education and it bolsters the STEM workforce of tomorrow. SPSP is proud to join dozens of other science societies in urging Congress to protect NSF funding. Learn more: https://ow.ly/A0Wc50XGFVc

🌍It's your last chance to explore the intersection of psychology and climate justice as we host the final event in our APA Interdivisional Webinar Series! Learn how psychology can cultivate climate justice beliefs. 📆December 12, 10 AM US ET Register: https://ow.ly/rTxP50XGFNR

📊New research: Psychological obstacles related to masculinity perceptions and sexist beliefs appear to hinder acceptance of plant-based meat alternatives. The study has important implications for how meat substitutes can be marketed. Read more in #SPPS: https://ow.ly/erRe50XGFGP

Tomorrow, 3-4 PM ET: Don't miss the final event in our Op-Ed Office Hours series! In this session, Psychgeist Media Founder Dave Nussbaum will discuss how to extend your influence beyond the publication of an op-ed. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Kn9L50XFSb1

Looking to expand your editorial experience? The SPSP Reviewer & Editor Network connects scholars with opportunities across our leading journals. Add your profile today and be ready when the right opportunity comes along. Create a listing here: https://ow.ly/ymw550XFSlb

📈New #SPPS research: Subjective economic inequality undermines engagement in health-promoting behaviors like regular physical activity and healthy eating. The research helps refute the idea that health issues are solely due to personal choices. 📖: https://ow.ly/ZM7v50XFRUb#SPPS

SPSP is excited to announce the latest addition to our Heritage Wall, Dr. Michael Inzlicht - whose work sheds light on the most fascinating puzzles of human motivation. Learn more + consider donating to our Heritage Initiative to support future scholars: https://ow.ly/c11z50XE4Tz