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Rebecca Littman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She serves as the Program Chair for Social & Personality Psychology. Her research focuses on intergroup conflict, reconciliation, and media interventions to bridge societal divides. The Bridging Divides Lab, led by Dr. Littman, investigates topics like perceived victimhood, partisan animosity, and strategies for fostering peaceful coexistence.
Key research areas include democratic attitudes, violent extremism reintegration, and the psychological impacts of conflict. She emphasizes evidence-based interventions and open science practices, as seen in her work on survey methodologies and data integrity. Dr. Littman collaborates internationally, addressing global challenges such as post-pandemic mental health in low-income countries and peacebuilding in conflict zones.
Her recent publications highlight large-scale experimental studies on antidemocratic attitudes and the role of trusted authorities in shifting societal norms. Dr. Littman is actively mentoring graduate students interested in joining her lab for Fall 2025. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications, advocating for policies that promote social harmony and justice.
Lab activities involve undergraduate and graduate research assistants dedicated to conflict resolution and reconciliation. The lab’s future directions include expanding cross-cultural studies on victimhood dynamics and refining media strategies for intergroup dialogue.
