New open-access research in the European Journal of Social Psychology examines how exposure to civilian suffering in war shapes empathy, perceptions of injustice, and solidarity-based action intentions among people not directly experiencing the conflict. doi.org/10.1002/ejsp...

Empathy, Perceived Injustice and Solidarity‐Based Action: Observer Responses to Civilian Suffering in Military Conflicts

As global conflicts intensify, observers without direct conflict experience are increasingly exposed to war-related suffering through media coverage, yet little is known about how such exposure shape....

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Hot off the press in Social Influence, in collaboration with @iborinca.bsky.social! Across 2 studies (U.S & U.K), we showed that exposure to gay men’s non-traditional roles can soften rigid masculinity in straight men, boosting emotional openness and inclusivity. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles

Rigid traditional masculinity norms are linked to emotional suppression and relational strain, particularly among heterosexual men. This research examined whether sexual orientation shapes masculin...

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📢 Just published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin! We examine how war-related memories shape reconciliation—and how meta-humanization can counter dehumanization and promote peace in post-conflict Kosovo.

Throwing it back to 2024 with a #mustreadmonday recommendation 📖😊 Social Norms and Peace; how social norms influence peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Guest edited by @iborinca.bsky.social, @mariosainz.bsky.social and @tgkinopoulos.bsky.social Check it out! doi.org/10.1037/pac0...

New paper out (w/ Russell Spears) in JESP! We looked at what happens when international support is pulled in post-conflict Kosovo. Anger goes up, support for radical action rises, and feelings of collective victimhood deepen. Read: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...