DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH INTERESTS:
I study how and why people revise self-views in response to social feedback.
Stated otherwise, I study the social negotiation of self across the lifespan. As
with any negotiation table, I view the table of identity negotiation as
represented by two sides. My research represents both sides in two
interrelated lines of inquiry. On the first side, I study the Psychology
of the Changed. This line of inquiry explores how and why someone would revise a
self-view in response to social feedback. Moreover, this line of inquiry
examines the consequences of self-revision for ongoing mental health and
well-being. On the flip side, I study the Psychology of the Changer. This
line of inquiry explores how and why someone would try to change another
person’s self-views. Moreover, this line of inquiry examines the
consequences of inducing self-revision in a social partner for ongoing
relational satisfaction and well-being.
POSTED ATTACHMENTS:
Curriculum Vita
Selected Publications
- Carroll, P. J., Sweeney, K., & Shepperd, J. A. (2006). Forsaking optimism. Review of General Psychology, 10, 56-73. PDF “Forsaking Optimism”
- Carroll, P. J., Shepperd, J. A., Sweeney, K., Carlson, E., & Benigno, J. P.
(in press).
Disappointment for others. Cognition and Emotion. PDF “Disappointment for Others” - Sweeny, K., Carroll, P. J., & Shepperd, J. A. (2006). Is optimism always best? Future outlooks and preparedness. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 302-306. PDF “Is Optimism Always the Best”
- Carroll, P.J., Shepperd, J.A., & Arkin, R.M. (Invited Resubmission at
Social Cognition).
Downward self-revision. PDF “Downward Self-Revision”
