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Dr. Jenny Roth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the Centre for Social Issues Research and the Health Research Institute. Her research focuses on social identity, intergroup relations, economic inequality, and migration. She holds a PhD from the University of Jena (2010) and has held positions at institutions including the University of California Davis and the University of Würzburg. Her work addresses how group identity changes impact integration and intergroup conflict, with a particular focus on Brexit's psychological consequences and economic inequality dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Social Psychology, University of Jena (2010)
- Diploma (Master equivalent), University of Jena (2006)
- Visiting Researcher, University of Sussex (2008-2010)
Research Interests: Roth employs a social cognitive lens to study how group membership transitions affect self-concept and intergroup attitudes. Key themes include economic inequality's societal impacts, migration-induced identity shifts, and the role of cognitive consistency in maintaining group cohesion. Her work often involves international collaborations, particularly in post-Brexit Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Awards & Grants:
- EASP Seedcorn Grant (2020)
- Karl and Charlotte Bühler Teaching Award (2011, 2012)
- Networking Grant on Economic Inequality (2014)
Advising & Grants: Roth supervises PhD students and leads projects funded by EASP and national grants. She explores how group identity changes influence integration success and conflict resolution.
Labs & Teams: Active in the Social Cognition Lab (UC Davis) and the Health Research Institute (UL), focusing on identity dynamics in health contexts and social crises.
