I believe science can change the world – in the way we interact in everyday life but also on a large scale. I am a trained psychologist and identify as a Peace Psychologist. Using Social Psychology to explain, predict and reduce Social Inequality and Social Conflicts is on my daily agenda.
Post Doctoral Fellow
Social-Peace Psychologist
Dr. Nadine Knab
Research Interests
I am interested in how psychology can be used to address global issues. More specifically, I investigate psychological factors that influence intergroup relations and intergroup conflict. I am convinced that the connection of theory and empirical work makes psychology an especially strong candidate to address social conflicts.
Current Research Interests
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Helping behavior and solidarity
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Interventions to transform/prevent social conflict
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Attitudes towards prostitution
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Gender relations and diversity
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
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