The International Society for Self and Identity (ISSI):
An Interdisciplinary Association for Social and
Behavioral Scientists
2026 Self and Identity Preconference at SPSP
The Self & Identity Preconference provides a forum for discussion and investigation of the complexity of the individual and the collective self. This year's preconference introduces a
special focus on activism and allyship, highlighting factors facilitating the formation of activist and ally identities and barriers to identifying as activists or allies. This preconference will
explore the impact of context in shaping activist identification and consider the role of the current socio-political climate on our ability to advocate for our "selves" and for others. In addition
to several speakers, the preconference will also include presentations by scholarly award winners, a poster session, an early-career data blitz, and a mentoring/networking session.
Invited Speakers
- Linda Tropp, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Kim Rios, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Lucy De Souza, Wesleyan University
- Teri Kirby, Purdue University (Outstanding Early Career Award Address)
- Dan McAdams, Northwestern University (Distinguished Lifetime Career Award Address)
We are currently accepting data blitz and poster presentation proposals that are due October 23rd). Click here to submit.
Organizers
- Rebecca Cipollina, rcipolli@buffalo.edu
- Joel Le Forestier, leforestier@pitt.edu
View schedules from past conferences:
2022 Self & Identity Preconference Schedule
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2020 Self and Identity Preconference
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2019 Self and Identity Preconference
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2018 Self and Identity Preconference
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2017 Self & Identity Preconference Schedule
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2016 Self & Identity Preconference Schedule
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2015 Self and Identity Preconference
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2014 Self and Identity Preconference
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2013 Self and Identity Preconference
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