IALSP hosts a biannual conference that brings together scholars who investigate language in many social contexts, using quantitative or qualitative methods. Research in this field is multi-disciplinary, with particularly strong contributions from communication studies and communicology, social psychology, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. The research presented focuses on the perceptions, motivations, norms and contextual factors that influence interactants in the communication process, as well as on language and communication behavior and its consequences.
The IALSP Memorial Fund commemorates the lasting contributions of members of the International Association of Language and Social Psychology who have passed away. Established to honor their legacy, the fund aims to foster the next generation of language and social psychology scholars by providing financial assistance (e.g., fee waivers, travel stipends) to student members presenting at IALSP conferences, ensuring the continued growth and vitality of our field and organization. Funds are distributed during conference years based on merit and financial need, following a review of applications by the Executive.
To donate to the fund, please contact ialsp.exec@gmail.com
1979, 1984, 1987 University of Bristol, England
1991 University of California, Santa Barbara, California, USA
1994 University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
1997 University of Ottawa, Canada
2000 University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
2002 City University of Hong Kong
2004 Penn State University, USA
2006 University of Bonn, Germany
2008 University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
2010 Griffith University, South Bank Campus, Brisbane, Australia
2012 Mercator, Fryske Academy, Ljouwert/Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
2014 University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, USA
2016 University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, Thailand
2018 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
2022 Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong (Virtual)
2024 Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia
2026 University of Arizona, Tucson, USA