Work with thought leaders and academic experts in social psychology

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with experts in Social Psychology. These professionals can provide valuable insights into consumer behavior, helping companies understand their target audience and develop effective marketing strategies. Social psychologists can also assist in improving decision-making processes within organizations by analyzing group dynamics and individual behavior. Additionally, they can help companies create inclusive and diverse work environments, leading to increased employee satisfaction and productivity. By working with Social Psychology experts, companies can gain a competitive edge in understanding human behavior and creating successful business strategies.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in social psychology include Christos Makridis, Frank Shu, Christopher Hawk, Kimberly Fairchild, Dr. Katherine Thompson, Ph.D., Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair, IQRAM HUSSAIN, Ph.D., Laura Giurge, Madeline Lenhausen, Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D., and Sasha Zhou, Ph.D..

Christos Makridis

Nashville, TN
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (15)
Finance
Economics and Econometrics
Accounting
Pharmacology (medical)
Law
And 10 more
About
Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

25 total publications

Do data breaches damage reputation? Evidence from 45 companies between 2002 and 2018

Journal of Cybersecurity / Jan 01, 2021

Makridis, C. A. (2021). Do data breaches damage reputation? Evidence from 45 companies between 2002 and 2018. Journal of Cybersecurity, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyab021

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Christopher Hawk

Sammamish, Washington, United States of America
Associate Professor of Psychology, DigiPen Institute of Technology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (6)
Applied Psychology
Communication
Aggression
Violent Media
Media
And 1 more
About
I hold a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Cleveland State University. As an Associate Professor, my expertise lies in statistics and research methods, subjects I routinely teach passionately. I have published articles focusing on examining the effects of media violence on aggression. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to businesses seeking expert insights. Let's connect and explore the possibilities at the intersection of psychology, research, and practical solutions.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

7 total publications

Is It Only the Violence?

Journal of Media Psychology / Jul 01, 2021

Hawk, C. E., & Ridge, R. D. (2021). Is It Only the Violence?: The Effects of Violent Video Game Content, Difficulty, and Competition on Aggressive Behavior. Journal of Media Psychology, 33(3), 134–144. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000291

“It Doesn’t Affect Me!” – Do Immunity Beliefs Prevent Subsequent Aggression After Playing a Violent Video Game?

Journal of Media Psychology / Jul 01, 2023

Ridge, R. D., Hawk, C. E., McCombs, L. D., Richards, K. J., Schultz, C. A., Ashton, R. K., Hartvigsen, L. D., & Bartlett, D. (2023). “It Doesn’t Affect Me!” – Do Immunity Beliefs Prevent Subsequent Aggression After Playing a Violent Video Game? Journal of Media Psychology, 35(4), 234–240. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000369

Mixed messages, mixed outcomes: the effects of reconciliation and retaliation story endings on aggression

Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research / Jul 10, 2017

Ridge, R. D., Dresden, B. E., Farley, F. L., & Hawk, C. E. (2017). Mixed messages, mixed outcomes: the effects of reconciliation and retaliation story endings on aggression. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 9(3), 220–229. https://doi.org/10.1108/jacpr-12-2016-0265

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Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Research Professor overseeing multiple applied research grants with experience in wide array of topics (e.g., destructive leadership, interdisciplinary teams, DEIA)
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (11)
Law
Health (social science)
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Gender Studies
Developmental and Educational Psychology
And 6 more
About
Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair is a highly educated and experienced psychologist with a passion for understanding human behavior and relationships. She received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2004, after completing a triple major at the University of Colorado Boulder in 1996. Throughout her career, Dr. Sinclair has held various academic positions, including Research Professor at Louisiana State University and tenured Associate Professor at Mississippi State University. She has also served as a Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University, where she conducted research on human-computer interaction. Dr. Sinclair's research interests are broad. She applies the scientific method to help make the world a better place. She maintains a successful research portfolio exceeding $160 million in funding including being a part of a team to receive the biggest NSF grant in history to improve collaborations between industry and academia to shape the future of energy. She has published numerous articles and has been invited to present her research around the world. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Sinclair is also a sought-after consultant and speaker, providing expertise on topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, and relationship building. She is known for her engaging and dynamic presentations (see TED talk), which draw upon her extensive research and personal experiences. Dr. Sinclair is committed to using her knowledge and expertise to help individuals and organizations tacke the problems of today to make for a better tomorrow. With her impressive education and experience, she continues to make significant contributions to the field of psychology and the understanding of human behavior.
Most Relevant Publications (13+)

34 total publications

Gender Rules: Same- and Cross-Gender Friendships Norms

Sex Roles / Jan 12, 2012

Felmlee, D., Sweet, E., & Sinclair, H. C. (2012). Gender Rules: Same- and Cross-Gender Friendships Norms. Sex Roles, 66(7–8), 518–529. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-011-0109-z

Opposite Ends of the Same Stick? Multi-Method Test of the Dimensionality of Individualism and Collectivism

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology / Nov 08, 2013

Taras, V., Sarala, R., Muchinsky, P., Kemmelmeier, M., Singelis, T. M., Avsec, A., Coon, H. M., Dinnel, D. L., Gardner, W., Grace, S., Hardin, E. E., Hsu, S., Johnson, J., Karakitapoğlu Aygün, Z., Kashima, E. S., Kolstad, A., Milfont, T. L., Oetzel, J., Okazaki, S., … Sinclair, H. C. (2013). Opposite Ends of the Same Stick? Multi-Method Test of the Dimensionality of Individualism and Collectivism. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 45(2), 213–245. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022022113509132

When Courtship Persistence Becomes Intrusive Pursuit: Comparing Rejecter and Pursuer Perspectives of Unrequited Attraction

Sex Roles / Jun 01, 2005

Sinclair, H. C., & Frieze, I. H. (2005). When Courtship Persistence Becomes Intrusive Pursuit: Comparing Rejecter and Pursuer Perspectives of Unrequited Attraction. Sex Roles, 52(11–12), 839–852. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-005-4203-4

Revisiting the Romeo and Juliet Effect ()

Social Psychology / May 01, 2014

Sinclair, H. C., Hood, K. B., & Wright, B. L. (2014). Revisiting the Romeo and Juliet Effect (): Reexamining the Links Between Social Network Opinions and Romantic Relationship Outcomes. Social Psychology, 45(3), 170–178. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000181

Still Connected: Family and Friends in America Since 1970, A Review

The Journal of Social Psychology / Jul 01, 2012

Sinclair, H. C. (2012). Still Connected: Family and Friends in America Since 1970, A Review: by Claude Fischer. New York, NY: Russell Sage Foundation, 2011. 159 pp. ISBN 978-0-87154-332-5. $24.95, paperback. The Journal of Social Psychology, 152(4), 524–527. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.2012.657560

Searching for the Psychology in The Handbook of Women, Psychology and the Law

Sex Roles / Jun 30, 2007

Sinclair, H. C. (2007). Searching for the Psychology in The Handbook of Women, Psychology and the Law: The Handbook of Women, Psychology and the Law Edited by Andrea Barnes, San Francisco, California, Jossey-Bass, 2005. 448 pp. $60.00 (Hardcover) ISBN: 0787970603. Sex Roles, 57(5–6), 467–469. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-007-9260-y

Searching for the Psychology in The Handbook of Women, Psychology and the Law

Sex Roles / Jun 30, 2007

Sinclair, H. C. (2007). Searching for the Psychology in The Handbook of Women, Psychology and the Law: The Handbook of Women, Psychology and the Law Edited by Andrea Barnes, San Francisco, California, Jossey-Bass, 2005. 448 pp. $60.00 (Hardcover) ISBN: 0787970603. Sex Roles, 57(5–6), 467–469. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-007-9260-y

Don’t Tell Me Who I Can’t Love

Social Psychology Quarterly / Mar 01, 2015

Sinclair, H. C., Felmlee, D., Sprecher, S., & Wright, B. L. (2015). Don’t Tell Me Who I Can’t Love: A Multimethod Investigation of Social Network and Reactance Effects on Romantic Relationships. Social Psychology Quarterly, 78(1), 77–99. https://doi.org/10.1177/0190272514565253

Social norms versus social motives: the effects of social influence and motivation to control prejudiced reactions on the expression of prejudice

Social Influence / Apr 14, 2014

Walker, B. H., Sinclair, H. C., & MacArthur, J. (2014). Social norms versus social motives: the effects of social influence and motivation to control prejudiced reactions on the expression of prejudice. Social Influence, 10(1), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.1080/15534510.2014.904247

Commentary and Rejoinder on

Social Psychology / May 01, 2014

Driscoll, R., Wright, B. L., Colleen Sinclair, H., & Hood, K. B. (2014). Commentary and Rejoinder on. Social Psychology, 45(4), 312–314. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000203

An Introduction to Issues of Gender in Stalking Research

Sex Roles / Dec 31, 2011

Lyndon, A. E., Sinclair, H. C., MacArthur, J., Fay, B., Ratajack, E., & Collier, K. E. (2011). An Introduction to Issues of Gender in Stalking Research. Sex Roles, 66(5–6), 299–310. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-011-0106-2

Pulling the strings: Effects of friend and parent opinions on dating choices

Personal Relationships / Jan 12, 2012

WRIGHT, B. L., & SINCLAIR, H. C. (2012). Pulling the strings: Effects of friend and parent opinions on dating choices. Personal Relationships, 19(4), 743–758. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2011.01390.x

Stalking Myth-Attributions: Examining the Role of Individual and Contextual Variables on Attributions in Unwanted Pursuit Scenarios

Sex Roles / Aug 13, 2010

Sinclair, H. C. (2010). Stalking Myth-Attributions: Examining the Role of Individual and Contextual Variables on Attributions in Unwanted Pursuit Scenarios. Sex Roles, 66(5–6), 378–391. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-010-9853-8

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IQRAM HUSSAIN, Ph.D.

New York City, New York, United States of America
Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, NY, USA
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (32)
Biomedical & Medical Physics
AI (Machine & Deep Learning)
Anesthesiology
Sleep Medicine
Human Gait & brain
And 27 more
About
Iqram Hussain works at the Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, NY, USA. Earlier, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Medical Research Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University. He pursued a Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics from the University of Science and Technology (UST), South Korea. He worked as a Research Associate with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon, South Korea. He worked on the Knowledgebase Super Brain (KSB) project at the Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute (ETRI), Daejeon. He received a B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering from the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, in 2007. He has ten years of work experience in power plant operation and maintenance and power plant project management. His research interests include wearable sleep monitoring, neuroscience, medical physics, human factors, and ergonomics. He has experience in healthcare research, project management, power plant operation, and maintenance. He is a reviewer in IEEE Access, Sensors, Applied Sciences, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, IEEE Transactions, Science of the Total Environment, Neuroscience Informatics, Brain Sciences, etc. He is a guest editor in special issues of several Journals. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/iqram/home
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

44 total publications

Maternal Geographies

Emotion, Space and Society / Feb 01, 2018

Robinson, C. (2018). Maternal Geographies. Emotion, Space and Society, 26, 31–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emospa.2017.09.003

Book review

Emotion, Space and Society / Aug 01, 2018

Todd, J. D. (2018). Book review. Emotion, Space and Society, 28, 75–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emospa.2018.06.001

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Laura Giurge

London
Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Researcher at the Wellness Research Centre
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (10)
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
And 5 more
About
Laura Giurge is an organizational scholar and behavioral scientist. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She earned a Ph.D. in Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam and two cum laude master’s degrees in economics and business and in human resources management from the University of Groningen. Prior to joining LSE, Dr. Giurge was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Cornell University and at London Business School, as well as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. Her research seeks to make work better and enable all individuals to thrive and achieve their potential. <br> Giurge’s research has been published in top journals such as Organizational Behavioral and Human Decision Processes, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Human Behavior, and The Leadership Quarterly. She also publishes popular press articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, one of her papers received the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management. At LSE, Dr. Giurge is part of the teaching team for the Executive MSc in Behavioral Science. At LBS, she connects with MBA and Executive MBAs in teaching elective courses on negotiations, well-being, productivity, and the future of work. Dr. Giurge regularly engages in corporate consulting and executive coaching and serve as an academic partner and advisor. Occasionally, she leads interactive and science-backed workshops, lectures, and keynote talks aligned with her expertise. Her most recent talk has been at the University of Cambridge. As a side hobby, Dr. Giurge enjoys creating powerful images that connect us to our planet and inner happiness.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

12 total publications

A longer shortlist increases the consideration of female candidates in male-dominant domains

Nature Human Behaviour / Jan 18, 2021

Lucas, B. J., Berry, Z., Giurge, L. M., & Chugh, D. (2021). A longer shortlist increases the consideration of female candidates in male-dominant domains. Nature Human Behaviour, 5(6), 736–742. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-01033-0

Moral credentials and the 2020 democratic presidential primary: No evidence that endorsing female candidates licenses people to favor men

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology / Jul 01, 2021

Giurge, L. M., Lin, E. H.-L., & Effron, D. A. (2021). Moral credentials and the 2020 democratic presidential primary: No evidence that endorsing female candidates licenses people to favor men. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 95, 104144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104144

Why time poverty matters for individuals, organisations and nations

Nature Human Behaviour / Aug 03, 2020

Giurge, L. M., Whillans, A. V., & West, C. (2020). Why time poverty matters for individuals, organisations and nations. Nature Human Behaviour, 4(10), 993–1003. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-0920-z

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Madeline Lenhausen

Sacramento, California, United States of America
Quantitative Researcher in Psychology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (0)
About
I am a personality researcher with extensive expertise in data analysis and quantitative methodology. I have 7+ years of research experience, and have performed a wide range of analyses including: structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, factor analysis, (logistic) regression, and ANOVAs.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

5 total publications

Secularization Trends Obscure Developmental Changes in Religiosity

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Apr 29, 2022

Bleidorn, W., Lenhausen, M. R., Schwaba, T., Gebauer, J. E., & Hopwood, C. J. (2022). Secularization Trends Obscure Developmental Changes in Religiosity. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 194855062210766. https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506221076684

Proenvironmental attitudes predict proenvironmental consumer behaviors over time

Journal of Environmental Psychology / Aug 01, 2021

Bleidorn, W., Lenhausen, M. R., & Hopwood, C. J. (2021). Proenvironmental attitudes predict proenvironmental consumer behaviors over time. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 76, 101627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2021.101627

Self–other agreement in personality development in romantic couples

European Journal of Personality / Dec 02, 2020

Lenhausen, M. R., van Scheppingen, M. A., & Bleidorn, W. (2020). Self–other agreement in personality development in romantic couples. European Journal of Personality, 35(6), 797–813. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890207020969011

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Sasha Zhou, Ph.D.

Ann Arbor
Assistant Professor in Public Health
Most Relevant Research Interests
Social Psychology
Other Research Interests (13)
mental health
race and ethnicity
health disparities
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health
And 8 more
About
Dr. Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Wayne State's CLAS. Her research uses mixed methods to understand and address the mental health needs of emerging adults and college student populations with particular focus on underserved populations, including students of color, international students, and sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Zhou’s broader research portfolio combines varied methodological approaches to identify the mechanisms that perpetuate mental health disparities, including in-depth qualitative work and large-scale epidemiological surveys.  Dr. Zhou is also a co-investigator of the [Healthy Minds Network](https://healthymindsnetwork.org/), a research-to-practice network dedicated to improving the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people through innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship. She received her Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she was a Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health (CRECH) Scholar. <br> <br>
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

47 total publications

Mental health correlates of stigma among college students with suicidal ideation: Data from the 2020–2021 Healthy Minds Study.

Stigma and Health / May 01, 2022

DeVylder, J., Yang, L. H., Goldstein, R., Ross, A. M., Oh, H., Zhou, S., Horowitz, L., & Bridge, J. A. (2022). Mental health correlates of stigma among college students with suicidal ideation: Data from the 2020–2021 Healthy Minds Study. Stigma and Health, 7(2), 247–250. https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000376

Psychotic experiences, sexual minority status, and suicidal behavior among young adult college students in the United States

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Apr 16, 2022

Oh, H., Koyanagi, A., Leaune, E., Zhou, S., Kelleher, I., & DeVylder, J. E. (2022). Psychotic experiences, sexual minority status, and suicidal behavior among young adult college students in the United States. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 57(9), 1925–1929. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-022-02285-z

Sexual Minority Status and Psychotic Experiences Among Young Adult College Students in the United States

Journal of Homosexuality / Nov 01, 2022

Oh, H. Y., Jacob, L., Smith, L., Leaune, E., Zhou, S., Shin, J. I., & Koyanagi, A. (2022). Sexual Minority Status and Psychotic Experiences Among Young Adult College Students in the United States. Journal of Homosexuality, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2022.2132582

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Example social psychology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on social psychology?

Consumer Behavior Analysis

A Social Psychology expert can conduct research to understand consumer behavior patterns, preferences, and motivations. This information can help companies tailor their products, services, and marketing strategies to better meet the needs and desires of their target audience.

Decision-Making Optimization

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Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

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Leadership Development

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Consumer Research and Surveys

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