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Co-Chairs
William Klein, University of Pittsburgh
Jamie Arndt, University of Missouri
Panelist
Jerry Suls (University of Iowa)
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Topic
Managing a Social-Health Career |
| Alex Rothman (Unversity of Minnesota) |
Testing Basic Theroy in a Health Context |
| Angela Bryan (University of New Mexico) |
Interdisciplinary Collaboration |
| Kevin McCaul (North Dakota State University) |
Writing for Multiple Audiences |
| Robert Croyle (National Cancer Institute) |
Funding Social-Health Research |
| Peter Harris (University of Sheffield) |
Social-Health in the U.K. |
Abstract
Social and personality psychologists in many domains of interest consider the health context as a useful platform to test their theories, fund their research, and provide opportunities for research and career advancement. On the theoretical end, investigators find that the health context possesses many unique characteristics – including universal personal relevance across the lifespan as well as a fertile platform for the fluid operation of diverse social and personality processes at various levels – that make it ideal for testing both classic and novel theoretical ideas. On the practical end, funding mechanisms for health-related research outstrip those in many other domains, and universities are beginning to prioritize academic positions and research collaborations that span multiple areas. Social and personality psychologists are increasingly accepting joint academic positions with a health emphasis (as well as positions in medical settings), publishing in influential health journals, collaborating with experts in other health disciplines, and seeking funding from a wider range of NIH institutes. The purpose of this symposium is to help graduate students and junior faculty navigate many of the issues that may face social and personality psychologists when attempting to develop a successful career and favorable reputation in the discipline while carrying out a research program in a health context. Panelists will give short presentations on each of the topics listed with ample time for questions, advice, and discussion. The panel will remain in the room after the conclusion of the symposium for further discussion, and refreshments will be available. Sponsors of the symposium include the SPSP Training Committee and the National Cancer Institute.
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