Community & Social Psychology Division

Strengthening communities through socially responsive psychology.

Introduction

Community and social psychology place people within the social, cultural and community contexts that shape their lives. The Community and Social Psychology Division provides a professional space for engagement with these fields, bringing together psychologists and others interested in understanding and responding to social and community issues through research, collaboration, education and action.

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About the Division

Who we are

The Community and Social Psychology Division brings together members with an interest in advancing community and social psychology. The Division promotes collaboration between researchers, practitioners and communities while strengthening the contribution of these fields to psychology and society. Its work is undertaken in cooperation with PsySSA, other professional organisations and the public.

Division Constitution

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What we do

CaSP advances community and social psychology through:

Research: Promoting scientific research and creating opportunities for collaboration on research projects.
Community and Social Collaboration: Supporting connections between psychology, communities and initiatives concerned with social issues.
Professional Education: Sharing opportunities for learning, professional engagement and development within community and social psychology.
Knowledge Sharing: Circulating information about publications, conferences, talks, research and community psychology projects.
Advocacy and Social Change: Supporting engagement with social change, transformation and decolonisation.
Professional Dialogue: Creating opportunities for members to participate in committees and discussions addressing emerging issues in the fields.

Membership

Why Join This Division

Joining CaSP connects members with a community interested in the relationship between psychology, communities and society. Membership provides opportunities to collaborate, exchange knowledge, participate in research and professional activities, and contribute to conversations about the role of psychology in social change, transformation and decolonisation.

Membership Benefits

Members benefit from:

Publishing Opportunities: Information about relevant journals and special editions focused on community and social psychology.
Networking Opportunities: Information about conferences, talks and community psychology projects.
Research Opportunities: Invitations to collaborate on research projects and connect with other members interested in joint work.
Opportunities to Influence: Participation in committees and discussions addressing emerging issues in community and social psychology.
Social Change: Opportunities to engage with advocacy, transformation and decolonisation in society.