I am a Peace Psychologist specializing in the study of peace and conflict from both foundational and applied perspectives. My work aims to explain, predict, and address social inequalities and destructive conflicts. I believe in the transformative power of science to shape the world, impacting not only everyday interactions but also broader societal challenges.
Dr. Nadine Knab
Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer ​
I am interested in the application of psychology to address global challenges, particularly in the complex issues of forced migration and climate change. The theoretical frameworks and empirical research positions psychology as an effective tool for researching social conflicts.
The aim is to integrate insights from psychological science into discourse and policy-making on migration, climate change, and polarization, fostering evidence-based approaches to address these complex challenges.
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Psychological aspects of diplomacy
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Emotions and political action
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Helping behavior and solidarity-based action
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Justice perceptions
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Gender relations and diversity
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Interventions to transform/prevent social conflict
Research Interests
Selected Publications
Knab, N., & Steffens, M. C. (2022). "Why do you think Christmas will never ever be celebrated again?" A paradoxical thinking intervention's potential to affect conflict-related concerns, willingness to compromise and openness towards refugees. European Journal of Social Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.2833
Knab, N., & Steffens, M. C. (2021). Emotions for solidarity: The relations of moral outrage and sympathy with hierarchy-challenging and prosocial hierarchy-maintaining action intentions in support of refugees. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pac0000548
Knab, N.*, Winter, K.*, & Steffens, M.C. (2021). Flexing the extremes: Increasing cognitive flexibility with a paradoxical leading questions intervention. * shared first-authorship. Social Cognition. https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/10.1521/soco.2021.39.2.225
