Page updated July 6, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread domestically and internationally, our well wishes and thoughts are with our members, their families, and the many affected communities. SPSP’s core focus is to serve its members through educational events, networking opportunities, resources, science funding, publication and promotion of research, and mentoring the next generation of social and personality psychologists. We will continue to do so through these trying times.
Below are updates on SPSP events and programs impacted by the ongoing pandemic, along with COVID-19-related research presented by SPSP members at our recent 2021 convention, as well as relevant articles and resources developed by SPSP.
Check back with this page as we will update it as new information becomes available.
SPSP Events
Check here for the latest updates on the status of upcoming events and other event-related information.
Annual Convention - February 16 - 19, 2022
At present, SPSP is proceeding with plans for an in-person convention in 2022. SPSP will closely monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and other public health officials, as well as state and local conditions. We will make necessary adjustments to ensure the health, well-being, and safety of our meeting attendees. Updates will be provided as information develops. (Updated 6/10/21)
At present, SPSP is proceeding with plans for an in-person convention in 2022. SPSP will closely monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and other public health officials, as well as state and local conditions. We will make necessary adjustments to ensure the health, well-being, and safety of our meeting attendees. Updates will be provided as information develops. (Updated 6/10/21)
Summer Psychology Forum - July 6 - 8, 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, SPSP, along with the program organizers and Board, have decided to transition the in-person SPSP Summer Psychology Forum (SPF) to an alternative format. The health and safety of our members, attendees, and those working events remains a top priority. Modeling and Analyzing the Dynamics of Motivation, Affect, and Social Interaction will be held virtually this summer. Addressing Health Disparities with Social and Personality Psychology has been postponed to Summer 2022, in person (date to be announced). (Updated 4/12/21)Social-Personality Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Program - 2021
A newly revised SPUR will kick-off at SPSP 2021 and take place via remote research and mentorship from March to December 2021. (Updated 2/3/21)
A newly revised SPUR will kick-off at SPSP 2021 and take place via remote research and mentorship from March to December 2021. (Updated 2/3/21)
Summer Institute for Social and Personality Psychology (SISPP) - Summer 2021 Summer 2022
The SISPP Committee has decided to postpone SISPP 2021 to the summer of 2022. The event will take place at Ohio State University. More information is available here. (Added 7/6/20)
The SISPP Committee has decided to postpone SISPP 2021 to the summer of 2022. The event will take place at Ohio State University. More information is available here. (Added 7/6/20)
Research presented at the 2021 Annual Convention
■ Implications of Social Identity for COVID-Related Attitudes and Behaviors (Added 4/27/21)■ Presidential Plenary -- Social/Personality Psychology and COVID-19: Responses and Responsibility in the Pandemic Age (YouTube) (Added 4/27/21)
■ Communicating about COVID-19: Strategies for Promoting Risk-Reducing Behaviors on Facebook (Added 4/27/21)
■ Rising to the Challenge: Community Disruptions Due to COVID-19 are Associated with Feelings of Rallying around Common Purpose (Added 4/27/21)
■ Explicit and Implicit Evaluations of Mask-Wearers during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Added 4/27/21)
■ Navigating Promotion & Tenure in the Time of COVID-19 (Added 4/26/21)
SPSP News & Articles
■Navigating Promotion and Tenure Amid COVID-19 (Added 7/6/21)■Blaming COVID-19 can help couples weather pandemic-related stress (Added 6/24/21)
■SPSP Members Advise White House on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout (Added 6/10/21)
■Job Searching During a Pandemic: Insights from Graduate Students (Added 6/10/21)
■How Has the Pandemic Impacted Graduate Students? (Added 6/10/21)
■What We Know About College Students to Help Manage COVID-19 (Added 9/30/20)
■Making the Switch to Online Research (Added 8/28/20)
■Online Research Platforms: Pros & Cons (Added 8/28/20)
■Benefits of Online and Offline Teaching (Added 8/28/20)
■Maintaining Close Relationships During a Pandemic (Added 6/22/20)
■Tips for Critically Evaluating Data in the Media (Added 6/4/20)
■Work/Life Adjustments in the Age of COVID-19
■Working from Home: 8 Tips for Boosting Productivity
■Coping with the Stress of COVID-19
■Dealing with Uncertainty
Resources
■Online Teaching (Added 8/28/20)■Coping and Remote Teaching Resources (Updated 5/11/20)
■Job Searching During a Challenging Economy (Added 6/9/20)
■Early Career Challenges During Coronavirus
■Conducting COVID-19 Psychology Research (Added 5/18/20)
■Webinars & Online Tutorials
Funding & Support
■Emergency Bridging Grants Program closed (Added 6/11/20)■Hardship Dues Waiver Request
■Community Catalyst Grant closed
■Small Conference Grant
■Small Research Grant
Character & Context Blog
Read COVID-19 related coverage and how a pandemic affects people and their relationships. (Updated 4/23/21)SPSP Member Community
Join SPSP members for discussions about the implications of COVID-19 in society.Page created May 11, 2020
