About Us
Exploring the Intersection of Psychology and Politics
The Perception and Politics Laboratory (PnPolitics Lab), established under the leadership of Dr. Ahmet Çoymak, is a research laboratory that examines individuals political attitudes, behaviours, and thoughts from a psychological perspective. Positioned at the intersection of psychology and politics, PnPolitics Lab comprises undergraduate, graduate, and senior researchers working in psychology, sociology, architecture, and political science at the intersection of psychology and politics. The studies conducted in the laboratory focus on topics such as migration, political participation, political leadership, citizenship, collective action, intergroup relations, discrimination, social identity, gender, environment, and space.
PnPolitics Lab aims to produce solutions to various social issues in addition to academic studies. PnPolitics Lab, which seeks to transform academic knowledge into a social output, strives to achieve this through the projects it develops. Collaborating with many national and international researchers, PnPolitics Lab also considers the cultural impacts of knowledge about individuals. Adopting inclusivity as a fundamental principle in academic production, PnPolitics Lab provides space for researchers working with different scientific paradigms, different methodological frameworks, and critical approaches.
Our Research
Social and political psychology research for a better society
The Perception and Politics Laboratory (PnPolitics Lab) is a research laboratory that examines individuals' political attitudes, behaviours, and thoughts from a psychological perspective. PnPolitics Lab is positioned at the intersection of psychology and politics. The studies conducted in the laboratory focus on topics such as migration, political participation, political leadership, citizenship, collective action, intergroup relations, discrimination, social identity, gender, environment, and space. PnPolitics Lab aims to produce solutions to various social issues in addition to academic studies. It strives to transform academic knowledge into a social output through the projects it develops. Collaborating with many national and international researchers, PnPolitics Lab provides space for researchers working with different scientific paradigms, methodological frameworks, and critical approaches.
Our values
We believe that knowledge is the primary force for a better society and a better world. We prioritise academic integrity, ethical standards, and scientific impartiality in all our endeavours. Our work is grounded in a commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and the consideration of diverse perspectives, while upholding universal human rights. We strive to maximise individual potential through collaboration, open communication, and interdisciplinary approaches. By engaging in projects with societal impact, we aim to contribute to a fairer and equitable world, harnessing the empowering and transformative power of knowledge.
Did you know?
A country's political leader's anti-immigrant stance can influence the anti-immigrant attitudes of citizens in another country! Research shows that political leaders can affect the attitudes of citizens in other countries towards immigrants through social media.