Michael J Stasio

Michael J Stasio serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Tampa, with additional affiliation to Spartan Studies. His office is located in Plant Hall Room PH-351, and he teaches core psychology courses including General Psychology, Psychological Assessment, and Abnormal Psychology.

His educational credentials include:

• B.A. from Clark University (1988)
• M.A. from Teachers College Columbia University (1990)
• M.A. from Southeastern Louisiana University (1997)
• Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (2002)

Professor Stasio's research critically examines perfectionism's role in psychological distress and its intersection with positive psychology constructs. His empirical work reveals significant connections between perfectionism and increased mental health stigma, inhibited positive event disclosure, and diminished capacities for hope, savoring, and self-compassion. This dual-focus approach bridges clinical pathology and wellbeing enhancement within personality psychology.

His scholarly contributions have been recognized through teaching excellence:

• CSSME Excellence in Teaching Award (2012)

Professor Stasio maintains an active research program that integrates student collaborators into ongoing projects, fostering experiential learning in psychological science. His mentorship emphasizes empirical investigation of personality constructs and their real-world mental health implications. While no dedicated laboratory is specified, his research activities operate within the Psychology Department's academic framework through faculty-student research teams.