Prof Brock Bastian
Professor in Psychology
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
188 Scholarly works
12 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Empathy for pain in humans and animals differs based on species, psychosocial and cultural factors
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-32047-12026
Journal article
Altruistic, more than reputational concerns, drive legacy motives, values, and aspirations across the world
DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2026.1138042026
Journal article
Income inequality and status concerns in multiple life domains increase self-objectification for both women and men
DOI: 10.1016/j.jesp.2026.1048942026
Journal article
The psychology of offensive and defensive intergroup violence: Preregistered insights from 58 countries
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.25356651232025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
What Drives Moral Amplification?
2020
Research Grant
Building Trust and Sustainability by Promoting a Moral Frame to Nature
2017
Internal Research Grant
Toward a New Psychology of Well-Being
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
From vastness to unity: Awe strengthens identity fusion
DOI: 10.1037/emo00015892026
Journal article
Country-level instability is related to a stronger perceived climate of polarization across 44 countries.
DOI: 10.1038/s44271-026-00422-x2026
Journal article
Aversion to cultured foods reflects the perceived risk of replicating nature
DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2026.1084992026
Journal article
Undermining Free Will Belief Increases Forgiveness of Self and Others
DOI: 10.1080/01973533.2025.26118092025
Journal article
Cross-national insights into moral expansiveness: Selective valuation of nature versus humans
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.1027782025
Journal article
Identity fusion can foster intergroup trust and willingness to cooperate.
DOI: 10.1038/s44271-025-00303-9
RECENT PROJECTS
2020
Research Grant
Differential Impact of Farmed Animal Advocacy Initiatives
2020
Research Grant
Differential Impact of Farmed Animal Advocacy Initiatives