We are looking for a dedicated candidate who is eager to conduct basic research at the intersection of social and developmental psychology. The candidates must thrive in a collaborative environment that calls for autonomy, creativity, and persistence.
Postdoctoral Position: Social- and Developmental-Psychological Research on Parental Pride
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We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to study parental pride: when parents experience it, when they express it strategically to transmit values to children, and how children experience such emotions of their parents. The research is at the intersection of social and developmental psychology.
When was your father or mother really proud of you? Most people have fond memories of the times their parents were proud of them—such as when they graduated from college, excelled in sports, overcame adversity, or helped a person in need. Yet, little is known about the psychological origins and consequences of parental expressions of pride. We investigate the idea that parental expressions of pride serve a critical role in the transmission of values across generations. We also investigate socioeconomic disparities in these processes.
The project is part of Research Priority Area (RPA) Real Emotion (https://aice.uva.nl/members/rpa-members/rpa-members.html). The project will consist of three studies. First, the candidate will analyze existing experimental data on the causal effects of parental pride on children. Second, the candidate will code parent-child conversations about parental pride. Third, the candidate will set up new research on the nature and consequences of parental pride.
The project will be 12 months for 30.4 hours per week (0.8fte). The expected starting date is September 1, 2025. However, the starting date is flexible depending on the availability of the candidate, so the position may start a few months earlier or later.