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:
Selected Publications
- Carroll, P. J., Sweeney, K., & Shepperd, J. A. (2006). Forsaking optimism. Review of General Psychology, 10, 56-73.“Forsaking Optimism”(pdf)
- Carroll, P. J., Shepperd, J. A., Sweeney, K., Carlson, E., & Benigno, J. P. (2007). Disappointment for others. Cognition and Emotion., 21, 1565-1576. “Cognition & Emotion-Disappointment for others”(pdf)
- 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. “Is Optimism Always the Best”(pdf)
- Carroll, P.J., Shepperd, J.A., & Arkin, R.M. (in press). Downward self-revision: Erasing possible selves. “Social Cognition”(pdf)
- Carroll, P.J., Arkin, R. M., Seidel, S., Morris, J. (in press). The relative importance of needs among traumatized and non-traumatized samples. “Motivation and Emotion”(pdf)
