Jonathan Golding

Jonathan Golding is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in juror decision-making in victimization cases.

Education:

• Ph.D. - University of Denver (1986)

Research Focus: Golding investigates how jurors evaluate testimony in cases involving child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, adult rape, and domestic violence. His lab examines factors influencing legal outcomes such as witness credibility, expert testimony, and evidentiary rules.

Teaching Recognition:

• Kentucky Professor of the Year (2011)
• Chancellor's Award for Teaching (1994, 1998)
• College Outstanding Teacher Award (2006)
• Excellence in Teaching Large Classes (2016)
• Chellgren Endowed Professor

Publication Trends: Golding's recent work (2025) explores courtroom dynamics in sexual assault cases, examining how DNA evidence, victim characteristics, and institutional roles affect juror perceptions. Earlier work established frameworks for understanding self-defense claims in partner violence.

Course Development: Created forensic psychology courses including Eyewitness Testimony (PSY 562) and developed honors seminars on violence from social science perspectives.