Events

Threads of identity: network methods to theorize how groups and polarization are woven into attitude space

Threads of identity: network methods to theorize how groups and polarization are woven into attitude space Prof. Michael Quayle (University of Limerick) I introduce two related network-based approaches to modelling attitude-based groups as networks, where people are linked by the attitudes they jointly hold, and attitudes are socially connected when jointly held by people. This […]

Psychological Insights on the Boycott of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Psychological Insights on the Boycott of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Paul Bertin (CeSCuP, ULB) The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been criticised for numerous social, political, and environmental issues. While an important call to boycott the tournament spread worldwide, research has yet to document the motives underlying a boycott of such a […]

La Croyance dans les Théories du Complot Expliquée par un Mécanisme de Détection de la Triche

La Croyance dans les Théories du Complot Expliquée par un Mécanisme de Détection de la Triche Benjamin Aubert-Teillaud (Université Paris-Cité) Récemment, la recherche concernant les croyances dans les théories du complot (TC) s’est développée et a mis en évidence l’impact de facteurs (sous)pathologiques (Bruder et al., 2013) et socio-politiques (Enders et al., 2022). Cependant, peu […]

Who really benefits from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policies? Intergroup perspectives on policy impact

Who really benefits from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policies? Intergroup perspectives on policy impact Julia Oberlin (CeSCuP, ULB) The main objectives of DEI policies are to increase the representation of disadvantaged groups, reduce inequalities and improve the overall experience of minority employees. However, despite organizational efforts, the impact of DEI initiatives is far from overwhelming, […]

Climate strikers united? How climate activists see themselves and their leaders

Populism and the Categorical Nature of the Covid-Sceptic Narrative in the UK

Populism and the Categorical Nature of the Covid-Sceptic Narrative in the UK Dr Yasemin Uluşahin (& Prof. Stephen Reicher, University of St Andrews) By now, the link between populism and adherence to covid-19 measures has been well established. Yet, the psychological process behind this relationship has been less clear. How, and why did populism have […]

Building diverse environmental movements

Building diverse environmental movements Dr. Maja Kutlaca (Durham University) I will present two ongoing projects with my colleagues Dr Ana Leite and Dr Trevor James. First project examines public support for normative and non-normative actions in the context of environmental movements. Some work suggests that non-normative actions, which go against established laws and societal norms […]

Leadership in Sport Across Cultures

Leadership in Sport Across Cultures Radhika Butalia (KU Leuven) The study of leadership in sport is as venerable as the field of sport psychology itself. Over recent decades, our understanding has significantly deepened regarding two primary questions that have long intrigued researchers in this domain. The first is what we call the ‘Who’ of leadership. […]