Social Psychology is a subfield within Sociology that examines how the social world influences the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of individuals. Much of my research draws from and builds upon social psychological perspectives — specifically, concepts and ideas from symbolic interactionism and from Social Structural approaches such as the Stress Process Model.

Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives (2014), a textbook I co-authored with David E. Rohall and Jeffrey W. Lucas, examines key topics in the field with a social inequalities lens, and underscores the importance of three main theoretical approaches in Social Psychology (Social Structure and Personality or SSP; Symbolic Interaction, and Group Processes). The text represents one of the few in sociological social psychology that includes this comprehensive set of approaches.

A new edition of the textbook is coming soon, and we believe it represents the best in the field. We welcome your feedback on the book.

See: Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives through Waveland Press.