Vivian Vignoles
Self & Identity, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Personal & Societal Wellbeing
Social and Applied Psychology
We have made significant contributions to the theoretical and practical understanding of human thought, feelings and behaviour. As one of the largest groups of social psychologists in the country, we can undertake in-depth research into a large number of questions, which can be captured by the following research themes: health and behaviour change, identity, culture and wellbeing, intergroup relations, group processes and collective behaviour, consumer values and behaviour, and pro-social and pro-environmental behaviour. We're also actively involved in the Centre for Research on Cultural and Societal Diversity and the Psychological Methods strategic focus area.
Dr Viv Vignoles is the group leader. Members of our group are also part of the Self-Affirmation Research Group (SARG) and the Sussex Hate Crime Project.
Find out about our faculty's research:
Susan Churchill
Persuasive Communication, Behaviour Change, Individual Differences
Richard De Visser
Health, Interventions, Qualitative and Mixed Methods
John Drury
Crowds, Collective Action, Mass Emergencies
Matt Easterbrook
Educational Inequalities, Group Processes, Social Identities
Tom Farsides
Concern for Others, Helping Behaviour
Maria Fernandes-Jesus
Climate justice, Collective action, Marginalised communities
Sean Figgins
Leadership, Group Processes, Sport and Exercise
Matt Gobel
Social Hierarchy, Economic Inequality, Cultural Psychology
Roberto Gutierrez
Social Identity, Emotions, Group Processes
Rona Hart
Applied Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Positive Organisational Psychology
Megan Hurst
Body Image, Exercise, Gender Stereotypes
Donna Jessop
Behaviour Change, Health Psychology, Environmental Psychology
Rebekka Kesberg
Political Psychology, Democratic Governance, Social Identity
Karen Long
Online Identity, Online Social Networks
Eleanor Miles
Self-regulation, Emotion Regulation, Behaviour Change
Michael Passaportis
Sport and Performance, Thriving in Elite Sport, Human Excellence and Wellbeing
Anna Rabinovich
Sustainability, Cooperation, Group Processes
Rim Saab
Intergroup Relations, Collective Action, Under-Represented Populations
Gillian Sandstrom
Minimal Social Interactions, Kindness, Wellbeing
Melis UlugĖ
Collective Action, Conflict Resolution, Social Identity
Ayse K. Uskul
Cultural Psychology, Cultures of Honor, Interpersonal Processes
Mariko Visserman
Romantic Relationships, Sacrifice, Wellbeing