Kimberly Rios Morrison
School of Communication
Ohio State University
3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1339
U.S.A.
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Phone: 614-247-2348
I study how features of the self-concept, interpersonal relationships, and group identity can affect opinions and behavior. I am particularly interested in what motivates people not to conform to others' opinions or choices. In my main area of research, I examine the roles of the self-concept and social identity in people's willingness to express minority viewpoints. In a second area of research, I examine when having a strong social identity will improve versus undermine intergroup relations. In a third area of research, I examine the conditions under which individuals will and will not pursue the goals that their significant others (e.g., roommates, romantic partners) have for them.
 Journal Articles:
- Lam, S. R., Morrison, K. R., & Smeesters. D. (2009). Gender, intimacy, and risky sex: A terror management account. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35, 1046-1056.
- Matthes, J., Morrison, K. R., & Schemer, C. (in press). A spiral of silence for some: Attitude certainty and the expression of political minority opinions. Communication Research.
- Miller, D. T., & Morrison, K. R. (2009). Expressing deviant opinions: Believing you are in the majority helps. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45, 740-747.
- Morrison, K. R., Fast, N. J., & Ybarra, O. (2009). Group status, perceptions of threat, and support for social inequality. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45, 204-210.
- Morrison, K. R., & Miller, D. T. (2008). Distinguishing between silent and vocal minorities: Not all deviants feel marginal. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 94, 871-882.
- Morrison, K. R., & Wheeler, S. C. (in press). Nonconformity defines the self: The role of minority opinion status in self-concept clarity. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
- Morrison, K. R., Wheeler, S. C., & Smeesters, D. (2007). Significant other primes and behavior: Motivation to respond to social cues moderates pursuit of prime-induced goals. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 33, 1661-1674.
- Morrison, K. R., & Ybarra, O. (2009). Symbolic threat and social dominance among liberals and conservatives: SDO reflects conformity to political values. European Journal of Social Psychology, 36, 1039-1052.
- Morrison, K. R., & Ybarra, O. (2008). The effects of realistic threat and group identification on social dominance orientation. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 44, 156-163.
- Wheeler, S. C., Morrison, K. R., DeMarree, K. G., & Petty, R. E. (2008). Does self-consciousness increase or decrease priming effects? It depends. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 44, 882-889.
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