Arthur Aron

Arthur Aron is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University. His work focuses on the self-expansion model of relationships, exploring how shared novel experiences enhance closeness and reduce prejudice. He collaborates extensively with Elaine Aron on studies of the 'highly sensitive person.' His research spans social psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, with notable studies on romantic love and intergroup dynamics.

Education: Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1970). Key contributions include the Inclusion of Other in the Self Scale and meta-analyses on intergroup contact. His interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral experiments with neuroimaging to understand relational and emotional processes.