I study how and why people revise self-views in response to social feedback. Stated otherwise, I study the social negotiation of self across the lifespan. As with any negotiation table, I view the table of identity negotiation as represented by two sides. My research represents both sides in two interrelated lines of inquiry. On the first side, I study the Psychology of the Changed. This line of inquiry explores how and why someone would revise a self-view in response to social feedback. Moreover, this line of inquiry examines the consequences of self-revision for ongoing mental health and well-being. On the flip side, I study the Psychology of the Changer. This line of inquiry explores how and why someone would try to change another person's self-views. Moreover, this line of inquiry examines the consequences of inducing self-revision in a social partner for ongoing relational satisfaction and well-being.

Awards and Honors

• 2024: Sustained Student Mentorship Award ($500)
• 2022: Induction into Fellows Circle of Society of Personality & Social Psychology
• 2022: Faculty Research Proposal ($2,500)
• 2022: Special Research Assignment (SRA) Institutional Award
• 2016: Outstanding University Scholar Award ($1,000)
• 2013: Faculty Research Proposal ($2,500)
• 2010-2022: Nominee for Outstanding University Teacher Award
• 2009: Induction as Fellow of Experimental Social Psychology
• 2009: Outstanding University Scholar Award ($1,500)
• 2009: Runner-Up for Outstanding University Teacher Award
• 2009: Special Research Assignment (SRA) Institutional Award
• 2004-2007: Institutional NRSA Postdoctoral Traineeship, NIMH ($119,766)

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