Section on Social Psychology

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Section on Social Psychology is to foster the development of this branch of sociology through stimulating research and communicating knowledge. Social psychology is interpreted according to its inclusive and traditional use in sociology to encompass such broad fields as socialization, interpersonal relations and social interaction, attitudes and public opinion, and collective behavior.

Section Officers 2012-2013

Chair: Jan E. Stets, University of California, Riverside
Chair-Elect:  Jeremy Freese, Northwestern University
Past Chair:  Brian Powell, Indiana University
Secretary-Treasurer: Pamela Braboy Jackson, Indiana University ('13)

Council:
Will Kalkhoff, Kent State University ('13)
Robb Willer, University of California ('13)
Melissa A. Milkie, University of Maryland ('14)
Robin W. Simon ('14)
Alison J. Bianchi, University of Iowa ('15)
Tim Hallett, Indiana University ('15)

Student Representatives:
Nick Berigan, University of South Carolina ('13)
Tracy Tucker ('14)

Section Webmaster: Philip Brenner, University of Michigan

Section Homepage

The URL of the homepage is: http://www2.asanet.org/socialpsychology