We made an open repository of close relationships measures. Our goal is to catalogue all of the published self-report measures in relationship science. You can help us expand the database by suggesting measures you tend to use in your research, or by uploading your own measures! relascale.com

RelaScale - Psychological Measures and Constructs

RelaScale is a searchable database of psychological measures and constructs for relationship researchers.

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There's a few things I want to say about this, but I'll stay in my research lane (and in theme with #Pride): The effects of social media on mental health is mixed. But we know that social media can be an avenue for 2SLGBTQ+ kids to find community and support where it otherwise does not exist.

Andrea Howard@drandreahoward.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Canada is getting ready to ban social media for kids under 16. The quote going around by cabinet minister Marc Miller: "it's obvious why it's a priority. Kids are dying." Every death by suicide is a tragedy but the numbers don't support this claim. I pulled Statistics Canada data to illustrate: 🧵

"No matter how rapidly technology changes, I am coalescing around some core beliefs: 1. Things that are worth doing are worth doing well. 2. Things that are done well require time and effort. 3. You make meaning through the doing. 4. Ideas are common; effort is not. 5. There are no shortcuts."

Today, the SCORE program releases its primary results! 865 researchers examined research credibility across the social and behavioral sciences, publishing three papers in Nature + five preprints. 📑 Explore the papers: www.nature.com/colle... ℹ️ Read more about SCORE: www.cos.io/score

Reliable research in the social and behavioural and sciences

Sweeping new investigations probe the replication, robustness and reproducibility of results across the behavioural and social sciences.

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I wrote today about a big study on replication--and why it's so hard to know if a study will hold up or not. Gift link: nyti.ms/4sNu3MF

Going to #spsp2026? Interested in belonging, diversity, or stigma? Come to our symposium, "The Journey to Belonging: Challenges, Costs, and Ways Forward" on Friday at 9:30AM CST. Featuring @katiekroe.bsky.social, @carltonfong.bsky.social, Kevin Binning, and myself.

Going to #spsp2026? Interested in belonging, diversity, or stigma? Come to our symposium, "The Journey to Belonging: Challenges, Costs, and Ways Forward" on Friday at 9:30AM CST. Featuring @katiekroe.bsky.social, @carltonfong.bsky.social, Kevin Binning, and myself.

Know a promising undergrad who wants more time before applying to grad school? Pitt has a funded postbac program for students from underrepresented groups. This year, my lab will consider applications for solo supervision or to be co-supervised by @mehrgol.bsky.social! App deadline is March 15!

Interested in doing a postdoc on misinfo/belief change with me and @gordpennycook.bsky.social? We are looking for candidates to apply for a Connected Minds Postdoctoral Fellowship, based at York University. Contact me for more details! #PsychJobs

I'm in the midst of the busiest semester of my life but I have two free hours to analyze data right now. I could cry. Nobody email me.

I am looking to recruit a postdoc to join my lab next fall, & work on projects focused on online mobilization with social media datasets - see more details here: bit.ly/4r49x9b . If anyone knows of someone with relevant skills who is looking for a postdoc- please pass this on!

Research Associate in Psychology

Dr. Eric Shuman at the University of Virginia invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate with expertise in the social psychology of social protest, social change, and/or in big data, ...

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Example of the broader impact of media representation: "Kortuem said Heated Rivalry had 'sparked' something in him and inspired him to come out publicly. 'I realised it is finally time to share a journey I have kept close to the vest for a long time,' he said." www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/15/h...

Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay crediting Heated Rivalry

The former hockey player, Jesse Korteum has come out as gay and credited Heated Rivalry for helping him do so.

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With @paolopalma.bsky.social!!! Excited to get down to work.

American Psychological Foundation@ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Congrats @joelleforestier.bsky.social on receiving a 2025 Springfield Research Fund Grant!🌈 Dr. Le Forestier's work examines how people experience & navigate intergroup contexts, and how we can improve intergroup relations, experiences, & wellbeing. We're proud to help move this work forward! 👏

Excited to get down to work with co-PI (and fabulous department-mate at Pitt Psychology) @drgabyalvarez.bsky.social! 🎉

American Psychological Foundation@ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Huge congratulations to @joelleforestier.bsky.social, our 2025 Division 49 Group Psychology Grantee!👏 His research explores how people experience and navigate intergroup contexts, with a focus on stigma, self-presentation, and health & wellbeing impacts of prejudice. 💙

4. Positive Interactions on Social Media Might Help Reduce Prejudice Finding ways to make people's online experience more diverse interactive could help social media bring people together instead of pushing them apart. Read more: spsp.org/news/charact...

FABBS(Federation of Assoc in Behavior&Brain Sciences) is pleased to honor Calvin Lai, recipient of the Kellina Craig-Henderson Early to Mid-Career Award AND Early Career Impact Award! Dr. Lai’s pioneering work examines implicit bias& applications to policing&hiring. Congrats @calvinklai.bsky.social

New post with grad student @ugurozkusen.bsky.social out in @spspnews.bsky.social's Character & Context on a new JEP:G paper using intergroup contact on social media to reduce prejudice. Read the Character & Context post: tinyurl.com/28hyccs7 Read the full paper in JEP:G: tinyurl.com/mpkhsjay 1/n

"The high-income admissions advantage at Ivy-Plus colleges is driven by three factors: (1) preferences for children of alumni, (2) weight placed on non-academic credentials, and (3) athletic recruitment...The three factors...are uncorrelated or negatively correlated with post-college outcomes..."

The Quarterly Journal of Economics@qjeharvard.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Recently accepted by #QJE, “Diversifying Society’s Leaders? The Determinants and Causal Effects of Admission to Highly Selective Private Colleges,” by Chetty (@Oppinsights), Deming, and Friedman: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

This—on my former university, department, and advisor—is harrowing but required reading for all social psychologists. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say

The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.

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On election day, I wanna announce that I am recruiting social psych PhD students for my lab at UIC. My lab focuses on racial identities (esp Asian, Latino, MENA Americans) and intra-minority conflict/ coalition. So please tell your students to pick me! All details on my website: www.pbandjlab.com

My fab department is hiring in Clinical at the asst/assoc level! The search is focused on adult psychopathology, brain imaging, or genetics. We have a collaborative, friendly, and supportive department with great conditions for research. Come join us! Ad: lnkd.in/gkJtjCyS

TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-... 🧵

The official home of the Python Programming Language

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New minimal groups effect just dropped! Bon apétit!

New minimal groups effect just dropped! Bon apétit!

I am hoping to recruit a Ph.D. student to join the SPARC (Social Psychology of Activism, Resistance, & Change) Lab at @UVAPsyc in Fall 2026! You can find more info about my research on my website (ericshuman.com), and the program here (psychology.as.virginia.edu/social-psych...).

Cool new study by @joelleforestier.bsky.social @page-gould.bsky.social & Alison Chasteen Can social media contact reduce prejudice? #PrejudiceResearch psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology@spspnews.bsky.social · 11mo ago

SPSP is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 SAGE Emerging Scholar Award! Congratulations to @chrbuettner.bsky.social, Ivan Hernandez, Erin Hughes, @niclaskuper.bsky.social, Katherine Lawson, @joelleforestier.bsky.social, and Zachary Witkower! Learn more: ow.ly/Vff550WY7hH

Announcing SPSP's 2026 Self & Identity precon (bit.ly/4mn2WDT), which will have a timely focus on activist and ally identities. We have a phenomenal set of speakers (Linda Tropp! Kim Rios! Lucy De Souza! Teri Kirby! Dan McAdams!) and are accepting data blitz and poster submissions until Oct 23!

I am recruiting (Canadian🇨🇦) graduate students at York University for Fall 2026 in Social and Personality Psychology! If you are interested in misinformation, political polarization, and/or computational social science, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

What motivates romantic partners to continue being supportive in their partner's goal pursuit? New #PSPB research suggests that as long as gratitude is expressed, partners remain motivated to help even when their partner does not succeed. Read more: ow.ly/Ljvu50WNCrq