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CALL FOR PAPERS – Understanding and Countering Disinformation and Propaganda

This special issue of Behavioral Science & Policy (BSP) aims to enhance both scholarly understanding of and policy measures to counteract disinformation and propaganda. Disinformation refers to the intentional and strategic dissemination of false information, while propaganda encompasses the dissemination of half-truths, false, or misleading information in the service of persuading the public of a particular viewpoint or (political) agenda. Specifically, the special issue seeks to foster a dialogue on the origins of disinformation and propaganda, people’s susceptibility to them, their spread dynamics, effects on public opinion, and behavioral interventions to counteract them.

It is imperative that submitted papers not only advance a scientifically grounded understanding of issues related to disinformation or propaganda but also offer concrete practical implications for mitigating their effects or addressing their consequences. Interested authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts by December 2, 2024. Full papers will be requested for selected abstracts following the initial review.

Click here to learn more and to submit:
Call for Papers - Disinformation Spotlight

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On May 28 & 29th, BSPA hosted its first ever *virtual* conference. Featuring Dan Ariely, David Brooks from the NYT, Shankar Vedantam from NPR, sessions on COVID-19, the state of behavioral science at the city and federal level, latest publications, and many more exciting sessions, we encourage you to sign up for access to a compelling two days.

New Issue of BSP – Spotlight on Diversity in the Workplace

Our most recent issue features five new articles that propose new insights into how “business and society can address matters relating to well-being, empowerment and equity.” The last of these is particularly timely: three articles in a Spotlight on Diversity in the Workplace take on questions of how to design effective practices to reduce workplace inequality, how to develop and deliver effective anti-bias training, and how to manage teams in ways that make the most of their diversity.

2018 BSPA Publication Award for Innovation in Behavioral Policy

The Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA) invites nominations for its first annual award for innovation in Behavioral Policy. BSPA’s Behavioral Policy award recognizes research that advances rigorous application and development of behavioral/social science to policy and practice in public, private and non-profit sectors. Its goal is to encourage work that has potential to improve the quality of life of individuals and/or organization. We will consider all research published, in journals or as books, in the years 2015-2017. The date must be the in-print date rather than the on-line date. You may send nomination via an email to the following address: [email protected]

Please write BSPA Prize Nomination' in the subject line. Note that you are allowed to nominate your own work.

The deadline for submitting a nomination is April 2, 2018.

Winner(s) will be announced at BSPA’s annual conference, May 18, 2018 in Washington D.C. For more information on the annual conference see:
https://behavioralpolicy.org/bspa-events/bspa-annual-conference-2018/

LAST CALL: Submit Proposals for BSPA’s Annual Conference by February 19

The call for proposals for the BSPA Annual Conference has been extended to February 19, 2018. Submit your proposal for short (TED talk-style) presentations highlighting research in six key areas in which behavioral scientists could have significant influence on policy: Education & Culture, Energy & Environment, Financial Decision Making, Health, Justice & Ethics and Management & Labor. The annual conference of the Behavioral Science & Policy Association will be held on May 18, 2018 in Washington DC.

Deadline Extended: Submit Proposals for BSPA’s Annual Conference by February 19

The call for proposals for the BSPA Annual Conference has been extended to February 19, 2018. Submit your proposal for short (TED talk-style) presentations highlighting research in six key areas in which behavioral scientists could have significant influence on policy: Education & Culture, Energy & Environment, Financial Decision Making, Health, Justice & Ethics and Management & Labor. The annual conference of the Behavioral Science & Policy Association will be held on May 18, 2018 in Washington DC.

BSPA Conference – Registration is now open

Our 4th Annual BSPA Conference will be held on May 18th at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.
Registration is now open!
With the common goal of exploring ways to collaborate to serve the public interest, our speakers will discuss how behavioral insights can enhance policymaking and practice, helping bridge the divide between behavioral scientists and policymakers.
Presentation formats will range from lightning talks to engrossing panel discussions, and include speakers from leading behavioral policy organizations, universities, think tanks and nonprofits.
Behavioral Science & Policy Association: Where behavioral research meets policy and practice.