Four members of our Lab were guests at a virtual panel discussion exploring global identification and connection-building across societal divides on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The event was organized by the American Democracy Project at Pennsylvania Western (PennWest) University:
“Ask an Expert: Are we able to identify with and feel connected with people around the world?"
You can find the recording here: Link
The presentations included:
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Dr. Justin Hackett - “Can identification with all humanity moderate political beliefs?”
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Dr. Katarzyna Hamer - “Global social identifications around the world and their connection to concern for global problems and sustainable development goals.”
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Dr. Anna Włodarczyk - “Collective effervescence, self-transcendence, and gender differences in social well-being during International Women's Day: A nine country study.”
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Dr. Theofilos Gkinopoulos - “Beliefs in conspiracy theories and societal divides: Current evidence and directions forward.”
