Denise R Beike

Denise R Beike is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas. She holds a Ph.D. and B.A. from Indiana University and has been actively contributing to psychological science with a focus on memory and emotion.

Her research interests center on autobiographical memory, emotions such as regret and longing, and the interplay between memory and the self. She investigates how people remember personal experiences, how these memories shape identity, and how emotional valence and relational closeness are influenced by memory sharing.

The recent publication trends indicate a strong focus on the social and emotional dimensions of memory. Her work explores how sharing specific memories enhances relational closeness, how regret is shaped by missed opportunities, and how closure affects behavior. Themes of self-disclosure, emotional regulation, and memory accuracy recur across her research, often bridging cognitive, social, and clinical psychology.

• Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Arkansas
• Ph.D., Indiana University, 1996
• B.A., Indiana University, 1990

She has mentored numerous students who appear as co-authors on her publications, indicating active graduate supervision. Her work also touches on research ethics, particularly regarding the treatment of research assistants. While no specific grants are mentioned, her sustained publication record suggests ongoing research activity.

Notable collaborative works include the book Memory 101 and co-editing The Self and Memory. Her research has been published in high-impact journals such as Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Memory.