Social-Personality Faculty
Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)
Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences
(585) 275-2461
Professor Deci is interested in human motivation, particularly
the nature and development of self-determination.
Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)
(585) 275-8710
Professor Elliot's research focuses on approach and avoidance motivation, achievement motivation, social motivation, and well being.
http://www.psych.rochester.edu/research/apav/
Lecturer (Social-Personality, Relationships)
(585) 276-5274
Dr. Estrada's research focuses on interpersonal relationships – specifically romantic relationship initiation and progression over time.
Assistant Professor (Social-Personality)
(585) 275-4802
Dr. Jamieson's research focuses on social stress and emotion regulation - particularly mechanisms underlying effects of stress on attention, emotions, decision making, and motivation.
Visiting Assistant Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)
(585) 275-0106
Professor Niemiec's research focuses on human motivation, emotion, and personality in social contexts from the perspective of self-determination theory.
Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)
(585) 275-8697
Professor Reis' research interests involve social interaction and close relationships.
Professor (Social-Personality)
(585) 275-8695
Professor Zuckerman works on topics related to psychology of health, including coping and control beliefs. He is also interested in issues related to data analysis.


Edward L. Deci
Andrew Elliot
Marie-Joelle Estrada
Jeremy Jamieson
Christopher Niemiec
Harry Reis
Miron Zuckerman