Recent *Student First-Authored* Publications and Presentations:

Publications:

Dys-Steenbergen, O., Wright, S.C., & Aron, A.  (2016). Self-expansion motivation improves cross-group               interactions and enhances self-growth. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 19, 60-71.

Qin, S., Droogendyk, L., & Wright, S. C. (2015). Cross-group relationships and collective action: How do               international students respond to unequal tuition fee increases? Journal of Interpersonal Relations,               Intergroup Relations and Identity, 8, 10-22.

Boese, G. D., Stewart, T. L., Perry, R. P., & Hamm, J. M. (2013). Assisting failure prone individuals to navigate               achievement transitions using a cognitive motivation treatment (Attributional
              Retraining). Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

Forer, D., Paladino, M. P., Wright, S. C. (2013). Direct and extended contact of Italian and German speaking               South Tyrolians: Effects on attitudes and linguistic identity with respect to second language acquisition.               In A. Abel, C. Vettori, & K. Wisniewski (Eds.) Die Südtiroler SchülerInnen und die Zweitsprache: eine                linguistische und sozialpsychologische Untersuchung. (The SouthTyrolian students and their second               language: A linguistic and psychosocial investigation).

Droogendyk, L., Louis, W. R., & Wright, S. C. (under editorial review). Empowering disadvantaged droup               members to engage in collective action: The role of supportive contact and shared supportive               emotions.  

Esteves, C., Waldzus, S. Wright, S. C. & Alexandre, J. (under editorial review). Destructive intergroup behaviour               and negative intergroup emotions displayed by disadvantaged groups: The role of higher order identity               and deprivation from meeting minimal-standards.

Richard, N. T. & Wright, S. C. (under editorial review). Perceptions of claimants of discrimination: The role of               timing of claims and ambiguity of discrimination.

Presentations:

Oral

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S.C (June, 2016). Self-Expansion motivation and knowledge sharing in
              cross-group interactions.  Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues (Summer Conference),               Minneapolis, MN.

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S.C (June, 2016). The Benefits of Ethnic Diversity: From Self-Expansion               Motivation to Knowledge Sharing in Cross-Group Interactions. Canadian Psychological Association               (Annual Conference), Victoria, B.C.

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S.C. (January, 2016). Self-Expansion and Knowledge Sharing Motivation: Two               Driving Forces in Positive Cross-Group Engagement.Society for Personality and Social Psychology               (Annual Conference). San Diego, CA.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., & Wright, S.C. (August, 2015).  Expanding on Self-Expansion in Cross-Group Interactions:                The benefits of self-expansion and knowledge sharing motivation for the self and society at large. Pacific               Conference on Prejudice and Cultural Diversity. Bellingham, WA.

Boese, G. D., van Zomeren, & Wright, S. C. (2014, August). The relational nature of solidarity. Talk presented               at the Annual Pacific Conference on Prejudice and Culture, Bellingham, WA.

Boese, G. D., Starzyk, K. B., & Wright, C. (2014, July). A dark spot in history and the mind: Towards a               psychological understanding of genocide denial. Talk presented at the Annual Meeting of the               International Association of Genocide Scholars, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Abstract

Droogendyk, L., Louis, R., & Wright, S. C. (2014, July). Empowering disadvantaged group members to engage in               collective action: The role of supportive cross-group contact. Talk presented at the Society for Social               Psychological Study of Social Issues Conference, Portland, OR.

Droogendyk, L., Wright, S. C., & Qin, S. (2014, June). Supportive allies vs. pleasant companions: How               advantaged group friends can empower collective action among disadvantaged group members.               Talk presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S. C. (2014, June).  Current directions in intergroup contact research. Talk               presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Vancouver, B.C. Abstract

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S. C. (2014, May). The benefits of self-xxpansion on cross-group interactions               and the self.  Mini Lecture for Psychology 363 (Intergroup Relations). Simon Fraser University, Burnaby,               B.C.

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S. C. (2014, May).  Self-expansion improves cross-group interactions and               enhances self-growth. Talk presented at the Social Psychology Mini-Conference, Simon Fraser               University, Burnaby, B.C. Abstract              

Godfrey, L. M., Wright, S. C., Boese, G. D., & Aknin, L. B. (2014, May). The impact of self-categorization on               motivations and willingness to help an outgroup. Talk presented at the Connecting Minds conference,               Vancouver, BC.

Boese, G. D., Neufeld, K. N., & Starzyk, K. B. (2013, August). Understanding Quebec’s Bill 94: Is it really about               the veil? Talk presented at the Annual Pacific Conference on Prejudice and Culture, Bellingham,               WA.

Boese, G. D. & Macdonald, B. N. J. (2013, June). A multivariate approach to understanding public support for               development aid. Talk presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for the
              Study of International Development, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Droogendyk, L. (2012, November). Empowering allies: Collective action and the role of
              advantaged group support. Talk presented at the SFU Social Psychology Research Colloquium,
              Burnaby, BC.

Boese, G. D. & Starzyk, K. B. (2012, October). An experimental examination of the effects of genocide framing.               Talk presented at the Colonial Genocide and Indigenous North America Workshop, Winnipeg,               Manitoba, Canada.

Droogendyk, L. (2012, October). The role of outgroup support in fostering well-being and
              empowering collective action among disadvantaged group members. Talk presented at the SFU
              Social Psychology Research Colloquium, Burnaby, BC.

Boese, G. D. & Starzyk, K. B. (2012, September). The social psychology of genocide denial: Do the facts matter?               Talk presented at the Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Justice Research, Rishon               LeZion, Israel.

Droogendyk, L. (2012, September). Supportive outgroup friends matter: The role of support and
              emotions disclosed in motivating collective action. Talk presented at the Center for Research in
              Social Psychology Colloquium, Brisbane, Australia.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., & Wright, S. C. (2012, August).  Self-expansion and self-maintenance:  The enduring               effects.  Talk presented at the Pacific Conference on Prejudice and Cultural Diversity, Bellingham, WA.

Droogendyk, L. (2012, June). Collective action, contact, and intergroup emotions. Talk presented
              at the Center for Research in Social Psychology Colloquium, Brisbane, Australia.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., & Wright, S. C. (2012, May).  Self-expansion and self-maintenance:  The opposing               engagement motives in cross-group interactions.  Talk presented at Connecting Minds: North               American Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, Kwantlen Polytechnic University.               Richmond, BC.

Droogendyk L. (2012, March). The many benefits of early heritage language education: Effects
              of early Inuktitut versus dominant language education on the long-term development of
              language skills. Talk presented at the University of British Columbia Indigenous Graduate Student
              Symposium, Vancouver, BC.

Poster

Seida, L., Wright S.C., & Dys-Steenbergen, O. (January, 2016).  Cross-Group Contact and Advanced Group               Helping for Social Change.  Society for Personality and Social Psychology (Annual Conference),San               Diego, CA.

Boese, G., D. Bitacola, L. M., Dys-Steenbergen, O., & Wright, S.C. (June, 2015). How does thinking about               Disability influence Attitude towards Assisted Suicide? Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues               (Summer Conference), Washington, DC.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., Wright, S. C., Aron, A., & Seidda L.  (June, 2015). Self-Expansion and Knowledge Sharing               in Cross-Group Interactions: A Public Policy Issue. Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues               (Summer Conference), Washington, DC.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., Wright, S.C., Aron, A., & MacKay, C. (February, 2015). A diary study: Self-expansion and               Cross-Group Interactions. Society for Personality and Social Psychology (Annual Conference). Long               Beach, CA.

Boese, G. D., van Zomeren, M. & Wright, S. C. (2014, August). The relational nature of solidarity. Presented at the               Pacific Conference on Prejudice and Culture, University of Western Washington.

Godfrey, L., Wright, S. C., Boese, G. D. & Aknin, L. B. (2014, August). Influencing motivations and willingness to               help an outgroup through self-categorization. Presented at the Pacific Conference on Prejudice and               Culture, University of Western Washington.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., Wright, S. C., & Aron. A.  (2014, June). Self-expansion motivation improves cross-group               interactions and enhances self-growth. Presented at the Canadian Psychological Association               Convention, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Gibson, T. M., Wright, S. C. & Dys-Steenbergen, O. (2014, June). Social-psychological effects of prolonged               cross-group contact for language learners. Presented at the Canadian Psychological Association               Convention, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Mackay, C. M., Wright, S. C., Dys-Steenbergen, O., Zhou, S. C., & Aron, A. (2014, June). From one to many:               Generalization of secondary transfer effects in intergroup contact and implications for multiculturalism.               Presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Qin, S., Droogendyk, L., & Wright,S. C. (2014, June). Cross-group relationships and collective action: How               international students respond to unequal tuition fee increases. Poster presented at the 10th biennial               conference of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Portland, OR.  Abstract

Thomson, C., & Wright, S. C. (2014, June). Social-psychological effects of prolonged cross-group contact for               language learners. Presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Vancouver, BC,               Canada.

Bitacola L. M., Jaurenig, N., & Wright, S. C. (2013, January). The threat of appearing sexist: Implications for               cross-gender job interviews. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference,               New Orleans, LA.

Boese, G. D., & Hudson, I. (2013, January). Ethical consumption in public settings: Gaining status or bolstering            identity? Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference, New            Orleans, LA.

Boese, G. D. & Macdonald, B. N. J. (2013, January). The effects of efficacy perceptions and poverty attributions            on public support for development aid. Poster presented at the Political Psychology Pre-Conference of            the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Droogendyk, L., Wright, S. C., & Louis, W. F. (2013, January). Supportive outgroup friends matter: The role of               emotional sharing in motivating collective action. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social               Psychology Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Dys-Steenbergen, O., & Wright, S. C. (2013, January).  A friendship study: An investigation on the benefits of               self-expansion versus self-maintenance engagement motives in cross-group interactions. Poster               presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Boese, G. D., Macdonald, B. N. J., & Starzyk, G. D. (2012, November). Understanding public support for               development aid. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Judgment and Decision               Making, Minneapolis, MN.

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S. C. (2012, August). Self-expansion versus self-maintenance: Two opposing               engagement motives in cross-group interactions.  Presented at the Pacific Conference on Prejudice and               Culture, University of Western Washington.

Lorenzo, G. L. & Wright, S. C. (2012, August). The little in-group member that could: Self-efficacy and the               self-expansion motivation. Presented at the Pacific Conference on Prejudice and Culture, University of               Western Washington.

Boese, G. D., Gaucher, D., Starzyk, K. B., & Neufeld, K. (2012, July). Reminders of community connection as a               useful strategy for shifting public opinion on issues of intergroup inequality. Poster presented at the               Annual Meeting of the International Society for Political Psychology, Chicago, IL.

Bitacola, L. M.,  Wright, S. C, & Jauernig, N. E. (2012, June). Stereotype threat and social interactions:               Implications for intergroup relations. Presented at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social               Issues Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Lorenzo, G. L. & Wright, S. C. (2012, June). Different folks: Self-expansion and self-efficacy motivate interest in               cross-group interactions. Presented at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues               Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Boese, G. D., & Starzyk, K. B. (2012, January). The social psychological consequences of labeling human rights               violations as genocide. Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology               Conference, San Diego, CA.

Droogendyk, L. & Wright, S. C. (2012, January). Addressing the “irony of harmony”: Structuring cross-group               interactions that are both positive and empowering. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social               Psychology Conference, San Diego, CA.

Dys-Steenbergen, O. & Wright, S. C. (2012, January). Self-expansion versus self-maintenance engagement               motives in cross-group interactions. Presented at the Group Processes and Intergroup Relations               Pre-conference, Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Diego, CA.

Richard, N. & Wright, S. C. (2012, January). How do minority and majority group members’ differ in their               responses to recalling discrimination? Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology               Conference, San Diego, CA.

Zhou, S.C. & Wright, S. C. (2012, January). Will you be my friend? Predictions of friendship outcomes from the               self-expansion perspective. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference,               San Diego.