40th Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society

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Join social scientists and educators from around the world as they explore new and compelling research on the development of self-regulation and autonomy.

Like the major rivers that meet in St. Louis, self-regulation and autonomy represent a special confluence in the study of human conduct. The Jean Piaget Society has invited a distinguished group of scholars to share their work and guide our exploration of the social, developmental, and educational currents of this year's conference theme.

Featuring Presentations by:

Richard M Ryan, University of Rochester
Motivation and development go to school: How classroom environments affect student engagement, well-being, and performance

Edward L Deci, University of Rochester
The importance of autonomy for development & well-being

Wendy S Grolnick, Clark University
Facilitating self-regulation in the family: Balancing socialization and autonomy goals

Charles S Carver, University of Miami
Serotonergic function and dual process models of self-regulation: What impulsive aggression and depression have in common

Larry P Nucci, University of California, Berkeley
‘It's a part of life to do what you want:' The role of personal choice in social development

R Keith Sawyer, Washington University in St. Louis
Constructivism and creativity: Social processes that promote individual autonomy

And invited symposia organized by:

Clancy Blair, New York University
The developmental relations between cognitive & affective aspects of self-regulation

Stephanie Carlson, University of Minnesota
Self-regulation and school success

Jeremy Carpendale, Simon Fraser University
Social interaction and moral normativity

Jack Martin, Simon Fraser University
Developmental perspectives on human agency

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Scholars interested in knowledge and development are invited to participate whatever their discipline. Submissions need not address the program theme - all submissions are welcome.

To participate please view the Call for Program Proposals

Travel Awards are available

Conference Organizers:
Bryan Sokol (St. Louis University)
Frederick Grouzet (University of Victoria)
Ulrich Müller (University of Victoria)