Professor Dolores Albarracín has been elected the 2023 President of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP).

The Society for Personality and Social Psychology promotes scientific research that explores how people think, behave, feel, and interact. With more than 7,500 members, the Society is the largest organization of social and personality psychologists in the world.

“As a renowned researcher, author and educator, Dr. Albarracín has demonstrated her commitment to understanding how people affect and relate to one another,” says SPSP Executive Director Rachel Puffer. “SPSP will continue to thrive under her leadership and guidance.”

“It will be truly an honor to serve as President of SPSP,” says Albarracín. “The organization has a critical mission and will continue to advance the impact of personality and social psychology within and outside of academia.  I much look forward to working with my outstanding colleagues to make a positive contribution and elevate the stature of our discipline.”