Thread by @AndrewDevendorf, #psychtwitter #clinicalpsychtwitterHave you ever heard of "me-search?" If so, my guess is [...]

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Have you ever heard of "me-search?" If so, my guess is that its described as selfish or biased.

But these attitudes are unwarranted, and me-search can actually be positive for #psychscience

I discuss this here (1/4) https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/student-notebook-me-search

Student Notebook: Rethinking Psychology’s Attitudes About “Me Search”

Undervaluing self-relevant research may be harmful to both researchers and psychology as a field.

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/student-notebook-me-search

Me-search in psych is probably more common than we give it credit. Yet, we seem to discriminate against those who disclose a personal connection or lived exp with their research.

This is seen in "advice guides" for students applying to grad programs(2/4) https://psyarxiv.com/9svfa/

Why is "me-search" a Kiss of Death in mental health research

Applicants to graduate school in clinical psychology are warned against disclosing something in their application that could be the “kiss of death,” information that by itself causes admissions...

https://psyarxiv.com/9svfa/

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With psychology application season upon us, prgms - more than other years - will rely on personal statements to admit students.

Please reconsider your reactions to when a student discloses a lived experience with their research topic (3/4)

Instead of viewing "me-search" as a negative, let's consider it with more nuance.

A lived experience / connection to research may lead to:
-Passion for a subject
-Creativity for an area
-The promotion of underrepresented research (4/4)

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