Founded | 1974 |
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Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Members | Over 7,500 |
Executive Director | Rachel Puffer |
Website | www |
The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) is an academic society for personality and social psychologists focused on promoting scientific research that explores how people think, behave and interact.[1] It is the largest organization of social psychologists and personality psychologists in the world.[2] SPSP was founded in 1974 and it manages the activities of Division 8 of the American Psychological Association.[3]
1. Promote scientific research in personality and social psychology
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2. Promote education, training, mentoring, and varied career opportunities in personality and social psychology
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3. Enhance diversity of people and ideas in the field and promote an inclusive and respectful climate
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4. Increase the public and scientific impact of the field to benefit society
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5. Maintain an effective and efficient organization to benefit the field
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Each year, SPSP hosts a convention that attracts thousands of attendees. Attendees include students and new and seasoned psychologists. At the convention symposia, research is shared and members are able to engage in professional development. ༔
SPSP governance consists of a twelve-member Board of Directors, with four officers. Governing members and committee members/leaders can be viewed at About SPSP | SPSP.
SPSP publishes the journals: