By Joshua A. Wilt

Muireann O’Dea’s research explores the experiences of boredom, self-compassion, and meaning in life.

By Alfred R. Mele

Ana Tello’s research explores the effects of fixed (vs. growth) mindsets and self-compassion on mental health.

By Ashley N. Krause

Jonah Li’s research studies meaning and purpose in life and the impact of free will and determinism beliefs on meaning.

Apply to serve as a Co-Organizer of the Existential Psychology SPSP Preconference! Due by June 10.

By Joshua Perlin

Shoko Watanabe’s research explores stability and change in religious doubt and engagement.

Each year, ISSEP will fund a set of research grants (up to $3,000 per project) — inexpensive but well-designed and well-powered studies that have the potential to contribute to the literature and a la...

Each year, ISSEP will fund a set of research grants (up to $3,000 per project) — inexpensive but well-designed and well-powered studies that have the potential to contribute to the literature and a la...

Each year, ISSEP funds the Early and Distinguished Career Contribution Awards ($1000 each), Best Paper Award ($500), and Outstanding Student Award ($500)

By Dan P. McAdams

Tessa van der Willigen’s work advances our understanding of the experience of autonomy.

Each year, ISSEP funds the Early and Distinguished Career Contribution Awards ($1000 each), Best Paper Award ($500), and Outstanding Student Award ($500)

Each year, ISSEP will fund a set of research grants (up to $3,000 per project) — inexpensive but well-designed and well-powered studies that have the potential to contribute to the literature and a la...

At the Existential Psychology SPSP Preconference, both eminent and rising scholars present their work in a stimulating variety of formats, including a keynote address, a special address, a series of r...

By Daryl R. Van Tongeren

Stylianos Syropolous’s research studies impact-oriented and reputation-focused intergenerational concerns in legacy motivations.

By Eranda Jayawickreme

Sheila Umemoto’s research explores resilience against suicide, especially among soldiers.

By Ross Rogers

Kasia Cantarero’s research explored how other-oriented appraisals of work influenced meaning and engagement at work.

By Jamie L. Goldenberg

Study on psychologists' perceptions of scholars in other disciplines

Lisa Blatz’s research explores ways to measure the emotional experiences of freedom.

By Jaime Kurtz

Abdo Elnakouri’s research focuses on existential function of secret truths and privileged knowledge.

By Sheldon Solomon

Alexis Goad’s research explores the impact of culture and lived experience on authenticity in Native American identities.

By Elizabeth C. Pinel

Ron Chau’s research explores the effects of death awareness and mindfulness on goal priorities and well-being.

By Lucas Keefer

Madhwa Galgali’s research examined how death awareness impacted religious intuitions and expressed faith among religious believers and atheists.

By Julie J. Exline

Frank Martela’s research focuses on the role of benevolence in the experience of meaning in life.

By Rachel E. Menzies

At the Existential Psychology Preconference, both eminent and rising scholars present their work in a stimulating variety of formats, including a keynote address, a special address, a series of resear...

Dylan Horner’s research explores the roles of death anxiety and authenticity on motivation and well-being.