People who support hacking network Anonymous are more likely to be angry about perceived societal injustices and feel disconnected from the political process, new research … Read more
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Arts engagement can help counter divisions in society
Engagement with the arts can help societies counter economic, cultural and political divisions, new research co-ordinated by psychologists at the University shows. The study provides … Read more
Feelings of power change people’s responses to dominance displays
People tend to shy away from individuals who display domineering behaviour such as a staring gaze. These instinctive reactions to others’ dominance displays are assumed … Read more
PhD in Social Psychology Testimonial – André Marques and Catarina Morais
We are both PhD students in the School of Psychology at the University of Kent in our first and third year, respectively. After completing our … Read more
The Social Psychology of Banditry – Research Scholarship 2017
Psychology at Kent offers a supportive, dynamic and diverse environment for creative research and learning. The social psychology research group at Kent is a leading … Read more
Drivers ‘nudged’ into better behaviour by psychologists
Psychologists ‘nudged’ double the normal number of drivers into turning off their engines at a busy Canterbury level crossing by making simple changes to road … Read more
CSGP conference open for registration
Registration and submission is now open for a conference to be hosted by the Centre for the Study of Group Processes (CSGP) on 26-28 June … Read more
MSc in Political Psychology launch event
We are delighted to invite you to the MSc in Political Psychology launching event on Feb 3rd (Friday), 4pm, Grimond Lecture Theatre 2. The new … Read more
Disgust a way of communicating moral motivation
New research carried out by psychologists at the University has shown for the first time that a decision to express disgust or anger depends on … Read more
Research suggests creatives worry less about dying
Creative people, such as newly-announced Nobel Prize for Literature winner Bob Dylan, are often thought to be motivated by the desire to leave an enduring … Read more