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The International Society for the Science of Existential Psychology (ISSEP) supports the research, communication, and application of existential psychology.

10/07/2026

LAST CALL! Submit by Oct 8!
Existential Psychology 2027 SPSP Preconference in Philadelphia PA on Feb 11. Speaker theme: Awe, Growth, & the Good Life. Keynotes, Research Talks, Data Blitzes, Posters, Awards! Visit https://issep.org/conference for info, submission, registration

09/14/2026

Existential Psychology 2027 SPSP Preconference in Philadelphia PA on Feb 11.
Submit by Oct 8, Register by Jan 29!
Speaker theme: Awe, Growth, & the Good Life.
Keynote by Paul Bloom, Special by Michael Bishop; 12 Invited Research Talks, 2 Data Blitz sessions, Poster session, and award funding available!
Visit issep.org/conference for info, submission, and registration.

09/10/2026

What does it mean to “be yourself”?
Josh Wilt's research on state authenticity suggests authenticity is less about a fixed “true self” and more about continually creating yourself - and your values, emotions, relationships - depending on your environment.

By Joshua A. Wilt

08/19/2026

Boredom indicates a lack of meaningful engagement. Muireann O'Dea found self-compassion buoys the sense of meaning & reduces boredom. She connected it to lockdown protests, Dalai Lama, mused about next steps, grad school advice, and the music of Del Water Gap!

Muireann O’Dea’s research explores the experiences of boredom, self-compassion, and meaning in life.

07/23/2026

How do philosophers and lay people think about "free will"? Philosopher Alfred R. Mele points out that, oftentimes, philosophers and lay people think about free will in different ways -- which means it might be an illusion for one but real for another.

By Alfred R. Mele

07/09/2026

Do you think your identity, values, traits, and skills are set in stone or can you change them?
Ana Tello’s research explores the effects of fixed (vs. growth) mindsets and self-compassion on mental health.

Ana Tello’s research explores the effects of fixed (vs. growth) mindsets and self-compassion on mental health.

06/30/2026

Is your attachment to the places you inhabit related to your perception of meaning in life? Ashley Krause uses lab and field studies to learn more about how our places can be dens of coherence and significance and platforms for purpose.

By Ashley N. Krause

06/15/2026

Jonah Li studies what people *consciously* think makes their life meaningful. Latent profile analysis ID'd relationships, spirituality and personal growth, and significance/impact. Also shared abt choosing paths to meaning, gave advice, and talked music.

Jonah Li’s research studies meaning and purpose in life and the impact of free will and determinism beliefs on meaning.

06/03/2026

Serve as a Co-Organizer of the Existential Psychology SPSP Preconference!
Theme: Awe, Growth, & the Good Life
Date: Thur, Feb 11, 2027 (alt: Tue, Feb 9, 2027).
See link for estimated timeline.
Submit Expression of Interest by June 10, 2026 (11:59pm, Eastern USA time).

Apply to serve as a Co-Organizer of the Existential Psychology SPSP Preconference! Due by June 10.

06/03/2026

Awe... a sense of vastness, a need to accommodate new info beyond our previous comprehension. Josh Perlin argues it quiets the ego, promotes interdependence, prosocial motivation, and transforms one's autobiographical narrative—that it promotes growth.

By Joshua Perlin

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