The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) advocates for research among the various legislative and executive agencies. In addition, the SPSP Government Relations Committee monitors federal legislation affecting science, advocates for funding for social and personality psychology, and collaborates with other social science organizations to do the same.
Latest Advocacy/Policy Updates
Social Science Vignette Challenge
The SPSP Government Relations Committee announces winners of its challenge to write about the impact of social science. (More)
Bringing Social Psychology to the Policymakers
Strong government policy requires the input of researchers who can effectively communicate their science to legislators. (More)
COSSA Event Highlights Need to Educate Government Leaders
A social psychologist reflects on his experience attending the Science Policy Conference and Social Science Advocacy Day. (More)
