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Davies, Kristin
Davies, KristinAssistant Professor
Behavioral Sciences
- Areas of Expertise:
- Social Psychology
- Intergroup Relations and Prejudice
- Attitudes
- Close Relationships and Friendship
- Health Behaviors
My research is an intersection of intergroup and interpersonal relations theory. I am interested in the process of cross-group friendship development; I seek to clarify the roles that intimate processes (such as closeness, trust and self-disclosure) may play in the formation of one's attitude about members of differing social groups ("outroups"). I would like to discover what makes people go beyond general tolerance for outgroups, and encourages them to develop a deeper level of compassion for others, motivating them to actively assist outgroup members.
- Education:
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Degree Institution Field Dates PhD Stony Brook University Social and Health Psychology 2009 MA Stony Brook University Psychology 2006 BA Pennsylvania State University Psychology 2001
