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Welcome to the Social Self Lab! 

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences,
Villanova University


Our lab group conducts research on processes at the intersection of the self and social relationships. Broadly speaking, we focus on how people think about who they are as individuals in the context of close interpersonal bonds. Specifically, we investigate how people's self-perceptions change - or stay the same - as a function of the experiences they have and motivations they possess in romantic relationships, friendships, familial relationships, and work relationships.

We also conduct research from the reverse perspective: by examining how people's self-perceptions influence how they think, feel, and behave in their relationships.

Please feel free to explore our lab website to learn more about the people involved and the projects we have going on. 

​Thanks for stopping by!
Questions or Comments? Email us!
Contact Information:

erica.slotter@villanova.edu

800 Lancaster Avenue,
Villanova, PA 19085

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Lab News and Updates


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 August 3, 2021

After a year delay due to COVID-19, F*ck Divorce: A Science Based Guide to Piecing Yourself Back Together After Your Life Implodes (SkyHorse Publishing) is available for purchase!


www.amazon.com/Divorce-Science-Based-Yourself-Together-Implodes/dp/1510751602

Co-authored with Dr. Patrick Markey, this book is an essential how-to guide on getting yourself back on track after the end of your marriage (or any long term relationship, really). We summarize the cutting edge science on everything from self-care post-divorce to sex and romance with someone new, and pepper in plenty of irreverence to lighten the mood. This has truly been a passion project for us (as divorce survivors and thrivers ourselves) and we are so excited to share it with you!

Order your copy from Amazon today (and don't forget to leave a review)!

July 22, 2021

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Villanova University is hiring a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Experimental Social Psychology. Interested applicants should submit their materials by October 1, 2021.
www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/psychology/newsevents/jobposting.html
June 2, 2020

It's summer time for the Social Self Lab! Due to the COVID-19 situation in our area, we are only conducting online research. Email us if you're interested in participating. 
March 1, 2019

It's official! Dr. Patrick Markey and Dr. Erica Slotter are under contract to write F*ck Divorce: A Science Based Guide to Piecing Yourself Back Together After Your Life Implodes with SkyHorse Publishing. Heavy on the science and the snark, this book is aimed at helping you get your life back together after the end of you marriage...all while keeping your sense of humor.
December 2, 2017

Lab Director, Erica Slotter wins 2018  SAGE Young Scholar Award from the Foundation for Personality and Social Psychology. Congrats, Erica!
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