David Rast III - Directory@UAlberta

Contact

Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts - Psychology Dept

Phone: (780) 492-5264
Address: P-319H Bio Science - Psychology Wing
11355 - Saskatchewan Drive

Edmonton AB

T6G 2E9

Overview

Research

My research focuses on the psychological processes of leadership that occur within and between small dynamic groups, such as teams or divisions, and larger social categories ranging from organizations to ethnic and national groups. More specifically, my research examines the social psychology of leadership and influence. I investigate the role of social identity processes in shaping group and organizational behavior, specifically leadership and followership. This research draws on and extends the social identity theory of leadership (Hogg, van Knippenberg, & Rast, 2012a, European Review of Social Psychology) and the theory of intergroup leadership (Hogg, van Knippenberg, & Rast, 2012b, Academy of Management Review) to examine the dynamic nature of leadership within and between groups. In my research, these theories are applied to real-world contexts such as political elections, organizational leadership, and intergroup conflicts.

Publications

Further to the right: Uncertainty, political polarization and the American “Tea Party” movement.

Author(s): Gaffney, A. M., Rast, D. E. III, Hackett, J. D., & Hogg, M. A.

Publication Date: 2014

Publication: Social Influence

The social identity theory of leadership: A decade of research and conceptual development.

Author(s): Hogg, M. A., van Knippenberg, D., & Rast, D. E. III

Publication Date: 2012

Publication: European Review of Social Psychology

Intergroup leadership in organizations: Leading across group and organizational boundaries.

Author(s): Hogg, M. A., van Knippenberg, D., & Rast, D. E. III

Publication: Academy of Management Review

Leadership under uncertainty: The appeal of strong leaders and clear identities.

Author(s): Rast, D. E. III, Hogg, M. A., & Giessner, S. R.

Publication: Self & Identity