I am convinced that science has the power to transform the world, influencing both our daily interactions and broader societal issues. I am a trained psychologist and I identify as a Peace Psychologist. My research aims to incorporate psychological science into discussions and policies surrounding international and intergroup relations, with the objective of explaining, predicting, and alleviating social inequality and conflicts.
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. I believe that the integration of theoretical frameworks and empirical research positions psychology as an effective tool for resolving social conflicts.
The goal is to incorporate psychological science into discourse and policy-making processes within international relations.
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Psychology and international relations
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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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Interventions to transform/prevent social conflict
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Gender relations and diversity
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
