social psychology

On sabbatical

“Enjoying your vacation?”, my friends and relations ask me, knowing I’m ‘on sabbatical’. At home the word sabbatical triggers a knowing grin; I’m working as much as ever. But my stress levels are lower, and I come back from work happy each day.

Naomi Ellemers • 03-08-2015

Equal Opportunities

At every step along their academic career development, more women than men fall by the wayside. The situation is not much different in other countries or in the business sector. Why?

Naomi Ellemers • 13-04-2015

Piet and Prejudice: Why Change is Threatening

The debate about the racist nature of 'Zwarte Piet' ('Black Pete') as part of the Sinterklaas festivities reveals modern forms of prejudice. Recent research on the intersection of psychology, physiology, and neuroscience uncover this type of prejudice.

Daan Scheepers • 01-12-2014

Need help? Keep your compliments to yourself!

The idea is simple: the more compliments you give, the more you receive in return. My research shows that it might not be that simple. We showed that people who give compliments receive more liking, but less help.

Fieke Harinck • 17-11-2014

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On sabbatical

Equal Opportunities

Piet and Prejudice: Why Change is Threatening

Need help? Keep your compliments to yourself!