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Social Psychology of Risk – Body of Knowledge

September 29, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 2 Comments

I first came up with the idea of a Social Psychology of Risk in 2003. This came about as a range of experiences and studies fused together in that year. The more I discussed the Social Psychology of Risk, published books and delivered training in the discipline, the more I realized that this was not … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk – Body of Knowledge

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Social Psychology of Risk Challenge

March 3, 2022 by Admin 1 Comment

Social Psychology of Risk Challenge The last few days have seen unprecedented rain and flooding on Australia’s East Coast. Several people have lost their lives and many from attempting to drive through flood waters. The slogan “If Its Flooded, Forget It” rolls off the tongue news presenters and … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk Challenge

Filed Under: Road Safety, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: compliance, facebook, flood safety, punishment, social psychology of risk, warning signs

Speaking Truth to Power and Safety

February 10, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 2 Comments

Speaking Truth to Power and Safety Recently, two very brave young women delivered speeches at the National Press Club (https://youtu.be/YO8IQ_rVM8g). If you think these speeches were about ‘women issues’ or ‘sexism’ you would be wrong. The common theme of both speeches was speaking truth to power. … [Read more...] about Speaking Truth to Power and Safety

Filed Under: Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: AIHS BoK Chapter on Ethics, feminism, power, social psychology of risk

Second Student Group Social Psychology of Risk

September 19, 2021 by Dr Rob Long 3 Comments

Second Student Group Social Psychology of Risk It has been a hectic few weeks in the Psychology of Risk Post Graduate Program. The first group has now completed Unit Two, The Social Psychology of Leadership in Risk and Group Two has completed the Introduction to the Social Psychology of … [Read more...] about Second Student Group Social Psychology of Risk

Filed Under: Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk, Wicked Problems Tagged With: post graduate program, rob long, social psychology of risk

Social Psychology of Risk Doability

January 3, 2019 by Dr Rob Long 2 Comments

Social Psychology of Risk Doability One of the recurring criticisms appropriated towards all I do is that the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) is not doable. Remarkably this comes strongest from people who have never done anything in SPoR. SPoR is about putting more energy and activity into what … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk Doability

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New Social Psychology of Risk Website

October 22, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

New Social Psychology of Risk Website The Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) has a new website and home: https://spor.com.au/ This complements the workplace risk and safety training website Human Dymensions (HD): https://www.humandymensions.com/ and the academic studies website The Centre for … [Read more...] about New Social Psychology of Risk Website

Filed Under: CLLR, Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: CLLR, social psychology of risk, SPoR

Study Social Psychology of Risk Online in 2018

December 29, 2017 by Admin Leave a Comment

Study SPoR Online in 2018 The Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR) have launched Online studies for non-Australian students for 2018 https://cllr.com.au/online-courses-overseas-students/ Each student is appointed a Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) expert mentor and some great Skype … [Read more...] about Study Social Psychology of Risk Online in 2018

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Social Psychology of Risk Workshop-Sydney

January 27, 2017 by Admin 2 Comments

Social Psychology of Risk Workshop – Sydney DATE: 8,9,10 February 2017 LOCATION: King Cross, Sydney, Australia, Wayside Chapel DOWNLOAD THE FLYER: [download id="84354"] About the Workshop: Dr Rob Long and associates provide an engaging and interactive hands-on workshop with challenging new … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk Workshop-Sydney

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Europe – International Workshop Social Psychology of Risk Introduction

December 19, 2016 by Admin 1 Comment

Europe - International Workshop Social Psychology of Risk Introduction Linz Austria 17/18 January 2017 For all those in the Northern Hemisphere who have been looking for this, we are holding a 2 day workshop on the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) introduction in Linz Austria on 17,18 January … [Read more...] about Europe – International Workshop Social Psychology of Risk Introduction

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Workshop – Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk

May 15, 2016 by Dr Rob Long 5 Comments

Workshop - Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk A new group started their journey in the Social Psychology of Risk studies in Sydney on 10-12 May at the Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross. Participants came from all over Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand and from a range of industries. The … [Read more...] about Workshop – Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk

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