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Institution University of AmsterdamCurrent Position Assistant Professor Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Georg-August University Goettingen, 2002
Research Interests
 | Helping/Pro-Social Behavior |
 | Intergroup Relations |
 | Motivation/Goal Setting |
 | Social Cognition |
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Kai J. Jonas
Sociale Psychologie
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Roetersstraat 15
1018 WB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Home Page
Phone: +31 20 525 6888
Fax: +31 20 639 1896

My current research focuses on automatic behavior, the impact of self-regulation and cognitive processes on prejudice, social discrimination, and also on prosocial behavior. In addition, I have also been conducting research on the development and evaluation of bystander intervention training programs (Zivilcourage), as well as being involved in their implementation. Furthermore, I am interested in the concept of heritage and related behaviors.In 2007, I was mentioned as one of the TOP 5 Young Researchers in Germany by the Die ZEIT/academic.de competition.
 Books:
- Beelmann, A., & Jonas, K. J. (eds.) (2009). Diskriminierung und Toleranz. Definitionen, Befunde und Maßnahmen [Discrimination and Tolerance. Definitions, Findings and Implementation]. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag.
- Jonas, K. J., Boos, M., & Brandstätter, V. (eds.) (2007). Zivilcourage trainieren! Theorie und Praxis [Training moral courage: Theory and Practice]. Göttingen: Hogrefe.
Journal Articles:
- Jonas, K. J., & Brandstätter, V. (2004). Zivilcourage. Theorien, Befunde und Maßnahmen [Moral Courage: Definition, Findings, and Interventions]. Zeitschrift für Sozialpsychologie, 35, 185-200.
- Jonas, K. J. & Huguet, P. (2008). What day is today? A social-psychological investigation into the process of time orientation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34, 353-365.
- Jonas, K. J., & Sassenberg, K. (2006). Knowing what to do: Response behavior activation from social category primes. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90, 709-721.
- Sassenberg, K., Jonas, K. J., Shah, J. Y., & Brazy P. C. (2007). Why some groups just feel better: The regulatory fit of group power. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92, 249-267.
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