SIGNATURE EVENTS
COLLOQUIUM SERIES
Each semester, the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences sponsors and organizes a series of several presentations by psychological and brain scientists. These speakers present their research and scholarship in a wide range of areas within the behavioral sciences and neuroscience. Presentations are open to all members of the Villanova Campus Community and the public.
Email the department, with subject header “Colloquium Information," if you are interested in receiving more information about the colloquium series or about a scheduled presentation.
UPCOMING SPEAKER(S)
Deborah Ward, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Director of I/O Psychology
Saint Joseph's University
"When Self-Worth Poses a Self-Threat: Consequences of Financially Contingent Self-Worth.&±ç³Ü´Ç³Ù;Ìý
Friday, October 4, 3:00PM, Room 215, Tolentine Hall
There are a number of reasons why people prioritize and pursue financial goals. One such reason, grounded in Contingencies of Self-Worth Theory, is that some individuals stake their sense of personal worth and value on being financially successful. People who link their self-esteem to their finances—i.e., who have high Financially Contingent Self-Worth (FCSW)—tend to feel pressured to achieve financial success. These pressures may result in those with high FCSW feeling forced to prioritize financial goals at the expense of other important life aspects. This talk will encompass a series of seven studies, highlighting potential antecedents and consequences of FCSW. Particular emphasis will be placed on the negative impact that higher FCSW has on our basic needs of autonomy and relatedness.Â