Society of Experimental Social Psychology

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The Society of Experimental Social Psychology (SESP) is a scientific organization of

social psychologist, show evidence of contribution to social psychology, receive a nomination
, and complete an application. SESP publishes the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Social Psychological and Personality Science.

History

SESP was founded in 1965 by Edwin P. Hollander and his colleague Edgar Vinacke.[1] Psychological societies of the time such as the American Psychological Association, were very large. They encompassed many different fields of psychology. Hollander thought it would be beneficial to form a smaller group of social scientists, focused primarily on experimental research. Since the psychological societies of the time were so vast, this would allow a smaller organization that could have more intimate dialogue on the subject matter, and also give the organization more flexibility.[1] Hollander and Vinacke wrote 35 other prominent social psychologists of the time. Those that shown interest in the endeavor were invited to a meeting to discuss the structure of forming the SESP.[1] The meeting took place in Chicago on May 1, 1965. William McGuire, Albert Pepitone, Marvin Shaw, Ezra Stotland, Fred Strodtbcck, W. Edgar Vinacke, and Edwin P. Hollander were in attendance. Some early members that are well-known social psychologists include; Solomon Asch, Leon Festinger, Harold Kelley, and Stanley Schachter.[3]

Membership

Members and criteria

Members of SESP come from all over the world and include over 700 social

psychologists. Membership is by nomination only and is typically exclusive.[4] A person must meet various criteria to become a member of SESP. Since SESP focuses on advancing research about social psychology, nominees prove that they have had significant input to social psychology. Nominees present that they have published on the topic of social psychology in notable journals.[4] All nominees are social psychologists and hold a Ph.D. Once a member, there is an annual conference to attend,[5] and a subscription to the society's publications Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Social Psychological and Personality Science are given. Members also pay a low annual fee.[4]

Activities

The activities done by the Society of Experimental Social Psychology involve numerous things. The annual

theories and findings. At the annual conference, SESP members talk about the purpose of the society. They discuss things like the problems involved in social psychology, how they can stay loyal to its original founders, and how to further new theories and the practice of social psychology. The annual conference also focuses on encouraging new research, tests original work, and holds panels and discussions for certain original works that are presented. Along with this annual conference, SESP also collects and evaluates statistics, conducts investigations, sponsors fund raising events, creates promotional activities, and promotes the society in a positive way.[5]

Contributions

SESP has two publications. They are the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Social Psychological and Personality Science. The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology is released twice a month and contains research and theories on

awards to those members that have produced memorable and notable work. These awards are: The Distinguished Scientist Award, The Scientific Impact Award, The Career Trajectory Award and the Dissertation Award.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hollander, E, (1968). The Society of Experimental Social Psychology: An Historical Note. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 9(3), 280-282. Retrieved from http://www.sesp.org/pdf/hollander1968.pdf.
  2. ^ "Conference Information". Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  3. ^ "Distinguished Scientist Award Recipients". Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Membership Information". Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Conference Information". Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Social Psychological and Personality Science". SAGE. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  7. ^ "Publications". Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Awards". Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Retrieved November 4, 2015.

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