Gain a broad yet thorough understanding of Social Psychology, exploring both classic and contemporary theory, concepts, issues and research.

This trusted, market-leading text offers the most comprehensive coverage of Social Psychology in the market and is an essential resource whether you are studying, teaching or researching this fascinating subject.

Now in its ninth edition, Hogg & Vaughan’s Social Psychology provides in-depth scientific coverage of social psychological theory and research. It places social psychology in a contemporary, real-world context and explores new, cutting-edge research as well as bringing classic theories to life.

A key strength of the text is its unique global approach, combining UK, European and North American perspectives. Highly visual and rich with interesting examples and innovative learning features, the book is lively and engaging and encourages you to apply concepts to your own life and understand social issues within the wider world.

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Thoroughly updated to reflect important advances in the field, including discussion of and reference to COVID-19, populism, global warming and the climate crisis throughout the book

New material describing the 2010s reproducibility and replication crisis in social psychology, and the Open Science Movement
A wealth of in-chapter features, including research highlights, sections focusing on ‘Your Life’, broader global issues in ‘Our World’ and sections on literature, film and TV, help you gain a deeper and applied understanding of concepts and issues

Richly illustrated with photos and diagrams to help bring social psychology alive

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