Social Psychology

Gain a broad yet thorough understanding of Social Psychology, exploring both classic and contemporary theories, concepts and research.

Social Psychology, 9th Edition by Michael Hogg and Graham Vaughan is a trusted, market-leading text that offers the most comprehensive coverage of Social Psychology in the market, and is an essential learning resource whether you are studying, teaching, or researching this fascinating subject.

The current edition provides in-depth scientific coverage of social psychological theory and research, bringing classic theories to life. It places social psychology in a contemporary, real-world context, taking a unique global approach by combining the UK, European, and North American perspectives, and explores new, cutting-edge research findings, reflecting recent advances in the field.

Key features:
Thoroughly updated to reflect important advances in the field, including extensive discussion and reference to COVID-19, populism, global warming, and the climate crisis. New material describing the 2010s reproducibility and replication crisis in social psychology, and the Open Science Movement. A wealth of in-chapter features including research highlights sections focusing on 'Your Life', broader global issues in 'Our World', and sections on literature, film, and TV, help you gain a deeper and applied understanding of concepts and issues. The rich illustrations with photos and diagrams bring social psychology to life.
Highly visual and rich in interesting examples and innovative learning features, the book's lively and engaging content encourages you to apply concepts and understand social issues from a wider perspective.