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.
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.