The PSI Network conference is coming to Melbourne, Australia in 2026!

21-23 March 2026, Melbourne Business School

We are excited to invite our PSI Network members to Melbourne in March for a stimulating two-day academic program followed by a day of featured talks by member-authors presenting their latest books. 

Days 1 and 2 (21-22 March) - Program Chair: Nick Hays, Michigan State University

The first two days of the conference feature both eminent and rising scholars from across the PSI Network disciplines of psychology, organizational behavior, sociology, anthropology, political science, and even public health. The varied program includes speaker and interactive sessions as well as evening social activities.

Day 3 (23 March) - Program Chair: Jen Overbeck, Melbourne Business School

On day 3, PSI Network members who have recently published books will share their work with conference attendees, along with special guests from among the Melbourne business community. 

See the conference page here, with information about hotels and (when available) the draft program.

Look for a registration link coming soon!

About the PSI Network

PSI was launched for one reason—to connect researchers from different fields who share a common interest in power, status, and influence. These three topics have long captured the attention of academic scholars and continue to inspire empirical work across many disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology, and biology). Much of this work examines the cognitive and social psychology of power and status dynamics present in diverse populations, ranging from investment bankers to Capuchin monkeys. Taken together, the insights drawn from this body of research are fundamental and its implications are far-reaching.

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status Tools resources scales/measures

PSI members Siyu Yu, Gavin Kilduff, and Tessa West invite colleagues to use their Status Acuity Test for research or teaching. The test assesses individuals’ ability to accurately perceive informal status differences and dynamics within groups, a construct the authors developed and validated in Yu, Kilduff, & West (2023, Journal of Applied Psychology). Their work shows that status acuity is distinct from emotional intelligence and is an important determinant of both individual and team performance in organizations.

You can try the test itself; if you would like to use the full Qualtrics (.qsf) version for research or classroom purposes, please contact first author This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly. The team is happy to share the tool for academic or educational use; you will need to confirm that it will not be used for any commercial purposes (this is due to IRB/ethics review constraints). 

The authors hope this resource will help others explore questions related to status perception, leadership, and team dynamics, and they'd be delighted to see it incorporated into ongoing work or teaching materials.

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