A5061845803- Community Health and Development
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Social Representations and Identity
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Risk Perception and Management
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
- Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
- Populism, Right-Wing Movements
- Religion and Society Interactions
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Social Capital and Networks
- Critical Realism in Sociology
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Language and cultural evolution
- Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
- Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies
- Appreciative Inquiry and Organizational Change
- Persona Design and Applications
University of Copenhagen
2020-2024
EirGrid (Ireland)
2022
University of Chicago
2013-2018
University of Illinois Chicago
2015-2018
University of Cambridge
2013
Social psychology's disconnect from the vital and urgent questions of people's lived experiences reveals limitations in current paradigm. We draw on a related perspective social psychology
The global economy collapsed in 2007–2008. Irish initially accepted harsh austerity when the tanked. Yet, Ireland had fastest-growing Europe 2014 and 2015, mass demonstrations, standoffs clashes with police, other forms of civil unrest occurred. In this article, I introduce "Deprivation-Protest Paradox." Drawing on in-depth urban ethnographic work a small city randomly sampled interviews at series seven national demonstrations Dublin, Ireland, illustrate ways which people were aware...
We propose a SAGE model for social psychological research. Encapsulated in our acronym is proposal to have synthetic approach research, which qualitative methods are augmentative quantitative ones, can be generative of new experimental hypotheses, and capture experiences that evade reductionism. remind researchers psychology was founded multiple investigation at levels analysis. discuss historical examples own research as contemporary how operate part or an integrated whole. The implications...
Social psychologists are often criticized for failing to capture the dynamic nature of psychological processes. We present a novel framework address this problem. The MOVE contends that comprehend complex, contradictory, and divergent patterns thought, affect, behavior within changing, real-world contexts, it is necessary undertake ecologically valid research attentive lived experiences meaning-making processes culturally embedded individuals over time. A focus on meanings, observations,...
Trust is highlighted as central to effective disease management. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Denmark seemed embody this understanding. Characterizing Danish response were high levels of public compliance with government regulations and restrictions coupled trust in other members society. In article, we first revisit prior claims about importance securing compliant citizen behaviour based on a weekly time-use survey that conducted during weeks pandemic (2 April-18 May 2020). Analysis...
In this wide ranging interview, Professor Richard A. Shweder from the Department of Comparative Human Development at University Chicago, discusses whether it is or not possible to be a robust cultural pluralist and dedicated political liberal same time. discussion, offers his insights - based on over 40 years research issues related history re-emergence psychology; moral anthropology experimental method in psychological investigation its philosophical basis; contemporary historical...
Abstract Although the importance of temporal perspectives for understanding collective movements has been theoretically emphasised, they are rarely considered in research. Focusing on mass protests against COVID‐19 policies Germany, we investigated how protesters make use references their protest narratives. Results from 11 multi‐site observations and 31 interviews showed that participants (a) drew historical perpetrator victim analogies imagined a dystopian future, bolstering perceptions...
Abstract Social psychological research has witnessed a burgeoning interest in advantaged group allies acting solidarity with disadvantaged groups to challenge systems of inequality. While from members is often deemed critical for social change, the perceptions regarding ally participation are seldom addressed. This delved into how LGBTQIA+ individuals Denmark conceptualize allyship. Through 26 semi‐structured interviews participants and organizers queer pride events, thematic analysis...
We suggest that toxic creative leaders succeed by creating a fantastic future in fantasy world we call “Wonderland.” They make what was thought to be impossible, not only possible but actual. The game is similar board games bring one of the players playing them some wonderful destination at end game. they create, however, an illusion, designed appeal people who feel under-appreciated, disempowered, victimized, deprived material or other resources, need radical change will empower them....
“Contagion” appears frequently in peer-reviewed articles and popular media to explain the spread of ideas, feelings, behaviors. In context social science, however, we argue that this metaphor leads magical thinking should be described as a simile, rather than metaphor. We review literature on “social contagion” using dialogical paradigm conclude claims tend correspond with imagined realities from epidemiology including assumptions passive linear microbial spread, well pathology. explore case...
Two narratives of economic development are presented. The first highlights contemporary global wealth and income inequality. second illustrates historical aggregate gains in income. Within these two broad development, protests social movements will arise to modulate feelings unfairness deprivation. A new theory is developed. Collective remembering collective imagining can inform unfairness, frustration, relative deprivation the present. This importance a temporal account within democracies...
Field social psychology is a conceptual and methodological approach to describe, examine, explain psychological phenomena at multiple levels of analysis with emphasis on the sociocultural environments in which people are embedded, unfolding processes over time, use ecologically valid methods conjunction. In this essay, we first define contemporary form field from its roots history study. Second, argue for necessity reemergence given limitations dominant current paradigm exposed by...
<p xmlns="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/JATS1">Academia is often critiqued as an “ivory tower” where research, thinking, and teaching are isolated from the complexity everyday experience of so many people. As instructors political other psychology courses, we strive to break down these barriers engage with dynamic nuanced nature phenomena situated in lived social contexts. In this report, unpack detail how achieve goal by expanding on Plous’ articulation action (2012). We first define our...
Over a year after the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, and ensuing COVID-19 pandemic with its lockdowns social distancing requirements, being together others again seems possible. Against this backdrop, important questions arise about how to safely manage gatherings large numbers unrelated people - like festivals, concerts sporting matches individuals contemplating involvement in such events feel risks presented.To begin answering these questions, current research surveyed would-be attendees at one...
This study examines nineteenth-century United States anti-polygamy legislation, focusing on its intersections with multiculturalism and minority rights. By analyzing the historical legal aspects of these laws, we identify their impact Mormon communities immigrant groups, aimed at enforcing cultural assimilation. Our findings reveal tensions between religious freedom societal concerns over polygamy, particularly in Christian contexts. The research highlights a paradox liberal democracies,...