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Brian Lickel is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he conducts research on emotion, social cognition, and intergroup relations. He is affiliated with the Human Relations Lab and the Psychology of Peace and Violence Program.
His research focuses on how individuals interpret events in intergroup conflicts and how these interpretations shape emotions, self-concept, and support for social and political policies. Key themes include the emotional responses to societal violence, discrimination (such as anti-Muslim bias in the U.S.), and the psychological processes underlying conflict escalation or resolution.
Dr. Lickel's work integrates cognitive and emotional processes within the broader context of group dynamics and political behavior. Future research aims to explore how personal values and entrenched behaviors change under conditions of anxiety and shame during intergroup conflict.
He is actively involved in research through the Human Relations Lab and contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in peace and violence studies. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his sustained focus on societal conflict indicates ongoing scholarly engagement and likely external funding.
The lab environment supports theoretical and empirical investigation into emotional regulation, moral judgment, and intergroup empathy. Collaborative work likely involves both undergraduate and graduate researchers, though specific advisees are not named in the provided text.
