Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson is a Professor of Psychology at Transylvania University, specializing in social and emotional dynamics. His research focuses on negative social emotions such as shame, humiliation, envy, and Schadenfreude, as well as social comparison and interpersonal perception. Collaborating closely with students, he emphasizes hands-on research, exemplified by a study challenging textbook claims about disgust responses to menstrual blood. This work was presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality in 2013. Jackson also explores motivations behind marathon running, aiming to build a database for future studies with students. He teaches courses including Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, and Positive Psychology.

• Education: Ph.D., University of Kentucky (1999); M.A. (1996), B.A. University of Memphis (1993)

His awards include the 2009 'True Classic Professor' title from Kentucky Monthly and the 2007 Bingham Teaching Award. Jackson’s upcoming sabbatical will focus on runners’ motivations, combining his academic interests with a personal passion for running. His research bridges classroom insights with broader societal questions, emphasizing student-driven inquiry.