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Social Psychology Resources
Here are some examples of basic search terms you can use to start out:
- social psychology
- gender identity psychology
- social cognition personality
- interpersonal relations psychology
Find more information in the reference works and website links on this page.
See also the Social Work Research Guide.
Specialized Database
In addition to the general Psychology databases listed on the Find Articles, Books, and Videos page, you may find this database helpful in your research.
- Social Services Abstracts This link opens in a new windowProvides abstracts and bibliographic citations for current research in social work, human services, and related areas such as social welfare, social policy, and community development. Does not contain full-text.
Reference Sources
Handbook of Psychology: Volume 5, Personality and Social Psychology by Call Number: View EbookExplore models and theories of personality and the influence of society and groups on individual behavior and well-being.
Handbook of the Psychology of Women and Gender by Call Number: Oversize Link Level HQ1206. H2385 2001 View EbookFind in-depth discussions on the psychology of women and gender: historical, theoretical, and methodological issues; developmental issues; social roles and social systems; gender and physical and mental health; and institutions, gender, and power.
- Social Psychology NetworkFind links on social psychology topics: self and social identity, interpersonal relations, and much more. This site also includes links to related and other general psychology topics.
The Handbook of Social Psychology by Call Number: Third Level HM251 .H224 1998 v. 1–2This is a great resource for overviews of social psychology topics, including personal, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and collective phenomena. Though it contains extensive reference lists, check PsycINFO for more recent research.
Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology by Call Number: Reference GN502 .E63 2006Look here for psychology topics addressing racial and ethnic minority experiences and perspectives, covering social psychology, environmental psychology, and more. See the Reader's Guide on p. xiii for entries grouped by theme.
The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination by Call Number: Third Level BF575.P9 P79 2004 v. 1–4Find essays examining the psychological underpinnings of prejudice and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, and more, with practical ideas to create a more just society.
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender by Call Number: Reference HQ16 .E52 2007 v. 1–4Find essays discussing sex and gender on personal and social levels, addressing issues of identity, status, class, ethnicity, race, and more.
Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, v. 2: Human Behavior in the Social Environment by Call Number: Reference HV40 .C635 2008 v. 2Despite its social work focus, volume 2 of this set contains several chapters on social psychology theories and models: basic and advanced principles, applications, critiques, and more.
APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology by Call Number: Reference BF57 .A63 2014 v.1 & 2
