WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 Session Block #1 9-9:45 a.m. QUALITATIVE METHODS Dr. Marcus Lewis
Qualitative research is as old as humankind. For ages, we have been asking “how” and “why” questions looking to better understand one another and our lived experiences. If our collective history has taught us anything, it’s that stories matter. This session will provide an overview of the various forms of qualitative research, discuss basic tenets of effective qualitative research design, and highlight best practices for your consideration as you develop your study. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) Dr. David Barry This session will review the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the specific process for application and review at UWSP. The format will include both a presentation and open dialogue for questions. THE COLLECTIVE PSYCHOLOGY OF CLIMATE CHANGE Dr. Mark Ferguson The climate crisis is one of the most important challenges of our time. As the planet warms, the degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens the survival of a vast array of species. For humans, those who are poorest (and least responsible for rising carbon emissions) will be forced to migrate to livable regions. This will increase intergroup conflict over resources that support human life and well-being. Given that the climate crisis is a problem of collective human behavior, its solution will require psychological knowledge that is sensitive to our collective psychology as group members—such as the social identity perspective. This presentation will accomplish three tasks. First, we will examine and rethink psychological assumptions that underlie typical approaches to addressing climate mitigation and adaptation. Second, we will consider examples of collective psychology in areas such as climate-relevant identities and group norms, identity threats and climate emotions, and climate leadership. And third, we will reflect on how collective psychology can promote reconciliation and peace in our warming world. In these ways, we will move beyond the limitations of individual psychology to help us reimagine our relationships with each other in the service of a more sustainable world
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SUMMER RESIDENCY 2024
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