Jon Barch

Jon Barch, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Northern Michigan University within the College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his doctorate from the University of Iowa and focuses on experimental social psychology research.

His research interests span intrinsic motivation, interpersonal relationships, implicit/explicit race and gender bias, optimism, moral development, and the scholarship of teaching in both online and face-to-face classrooms. Applied interests include academic motivation, student-teacher dynamics, family systems, and workplace leadership.

Analysis of Barch’s publications reveals consistent engagement with Self-Determination Theory, particularly autonomy support and relatedness in educational contexts. His work bridges social psychology with practical applications in classrooms, leadership, and behavioral interventions.

Barch’s professional activities include mentoring through the Experimental Social Psychology lab, though no specific advisees are listed. He has not received any publicly highlighted scientific awards within the provided text.

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