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Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor

Postdoc, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

taylor.4713@osu.edu

Research Interests

  • Attitude Change/Persuasion
  • Meta Analysis
  • Social Cognition

I am a social psychologist currently working as a postdoc with Prof Rich Petty. My current research focuses on exploring the link between attitude strength and extreme behaviour, and my prior projects and existing side projects focus on highlighting underestimation of existing shared values within (e.g., within countries) and between groups (e.g., opposing political groups) to increase social connection. My research has strong links to understanding polarisation by trying to understand what factors predict extreme beliefs and behaviours, and in trying to find solutions to bring disparate (sub)groups of people together.

People Filters:

Attitude Change/Persuasion
Meta Analysis
Social Cognition
Department of Psychology