Society for Personality and Social Psychology

The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) is the world's largest organization of personality and social psychologists, founded in 1974. With over 7,500 members, SPSP is dedicated to advancing the science, teaching, and application of personality and social psychology. SPSP serves its members through various educational events, networking opportunities, resources, science funding, research publication, and promotion.

In 2022, SPSP developed a Strategic Framework that guides their work for the next five years, focusing on an inclusive and diverse organization that fosters research and development to address social issues. Their core values include innovation, rigor, transparency, integrity, constructive scientific discourse, and diversity and inclusiveness of people and ideas. The strategic plan outlines outcomes to be achieved, such as being an indispensable resource for scholars interested in personality and social psychology, advancing research in the field, and increasing societal awareness and impact.

SPSP's commitment to equity is demonstrated by setting goals for membership diversity, promoting equitable practices in mentoring and decision-making, and addressing inequities and gaps in research. They strive to communicate personality and social psychological research to a wider audience, expand collaborations, and provide research support for urgent social issues. To learn more about SPSP's strategic plan, you can download their Strategic Framework as a PDF