Handbook of Ethics and Social Psychology

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Handbook of Ethics and Social Psychology

9781035311798 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Simon Laham, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia
Publication Date: June 2025 ISBN: 978 1 03531 179 8 Extent: c 496 pp
This thought-provoking Handbook examines a range of novel intersections between ethics and social psychology, extending the boundaries of the field beyond concerns of moral and positive psychology. It reflects on a range of social psychological approaches to moral issues, as well as on the ethical implications of social psychology research.

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This thought-provoking Handbook examines a range of novel intersections between ethics and social psychology, extending the boundaries of the field beyond concerns of moral and positive psychology. It reflects on a range of social psychological approaches to moral issues, as well as on the ethical implications of social psychology research.

Chapters cover fundamental aspects of morality and wellbeing, analyzing how these vary across cultures and time. They discuss key processes and phenomena at both an intra- and interpersonal level, from the psychology of regret and blame to moral disengagement and intergroup contact. Addressing questions surrounding climate change, animal product consumption, and the role of religion in human relationships, the Handbook emphasizes the importance of social psychological approaches for understanding ethical concepts.

This discerning Handbook is an essential resource for students and scholars of psychology, sociology and philosophy, as well as the social sciences more broadly. It is also of great benefit to researchers seeking to understand new developments in the interdisciplinary study surrounding ethics and social psychology.
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‘The Handbook of Ethics and Social Psychology brings together leading scholars to explore the intersection of these critical fields. Timely and thought-provoking, this Handbook offers both deep insights and fresh perspectives. It will inspire newcomers and seasoned experts alike.’
– Nadira Faber, University of Bremen, Germany and University of Oxford, UK

‘This Handbook is a must-read for anyone curious about how psychology shapes our sense of right and wrong. From everyday choices to big societal issues, it shows how psychology helps us tackle tough moral questions. Clear and practical, it’s a guide for making sense of the ethics that shape our world.’
– Kurt Gray, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

‘In short, accessible chapters written by more than 60 world leaders in the field, the Handbook of Ethics and Social Psychology includes brilliant new takes on central issues in moral psychology (e.g., blame, empathy, the extent of the moral domain) as well as fascinating links between morality and novel topics (e.g., nostalgia, self-control, institutions, allyship).’
– Jesse Graham, The University of Utah, USA

‘This Handbook presents an impressively novel look at a critical topic from a host of the world’s experts on morality.’
– Adam Waytz, Northwestern University, USA
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