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Dr. Craig Blatz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University, where he has worked since 2010. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo and a BA (Honours) from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on political psychology, examining how collective policies shape individual psychology and how core motivations influence political beliefs. Key areas of interest include multiculturalism, political apology, polarization, collective protest, stereotyping, and discrimination.
- Education:
- PhD in Psychology, University of Waterloo
- BA Honours in Psychology, University of Alberta
Dr. Blatz’s research lab actively engages students in diverse topics, with a common thread exploring the interplay between societal structures and individual behaviors. His work bridges conservative, liberal, libertarian, and other ideological perspectives to uncover insights into political attitudes and group dynamics.
His publications analyze themes like historical injustices, ideological motivations behind racism, and the psychological effects of government instability. Recent work emphasizes the role of official apologies in improving intergroup relations and perceptions of justice.
Advising & Grants: Dr. Blatz supervises senior students’ independent studies and maintains an active research lab fostering student participation. No specific grants are mentioned, but his research is consistently output-driven.
Labs/Teams: An active research lab at MacEwan University supports collaborative student projects on political psychology and social dynamics.
