David Rast III
Contact
Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts - Psychology Dept
- rastiii@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-5264
- Address
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P-319H Bio Science - Psychology Wing
11355 - Saskatchewan DriveEdmonton ABT6G 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.
Courses
PSYCH 241 - Social Psychology
A survey of theories and research on the individual in a social context. Prerequisite: PSYCH 105. Note: PSYCH 241 and SOC 241 may not both be taken for credit. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 302 - Special Topics in Psychological Research
Review and discussion of special topics or methods in one or more of the areas of contemporary psychology such as experimental, perception, physiological, learning, memory, behavior, quantitative. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100 and PSYCH 105 and one 200-level Psychology course. Students must check with the Department for the topics for the year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Science]
PSYCH 405 - Special Topics in Psychology II
Review and discussion of special theoretical or methodological topics, or a novel or emerging research areas in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104, PSYCH 105, PSYCH 213 or STAT 151 or 161, and a 300-level PSYCH course. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology webpage for the topics for the year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 505 - Conference Course in Psychology
[Faculty of Science]
Featured Publications
Gaffney, A. M., Rast, D. E. III, Hackett, J. D., & Hogg, M. A.
Social Influence. 2014 January;
Hogg, M. A., van Knippenberg, D., & Rast, D. E. III
European Review of Social Psychology. 2012 January;
Hogg, M. A., van Knippenberg, D., & Rast, D. E. III
Academy of Management Review.
Rast, D. E. III, Hogg, M. A., & Giessner, S. R.
Self & Identity.