William Fleeson

William Fleeson is Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, serving as Principal Investigator on two NIH R01 grants and holding editorial roles as associate editor and consulting editor for leading journals in the field.

• B.A. in Philosophy, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1987
• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Michigan, 1992

His research investigates actual behavior patterns and contingencies to uncover mechanisms of personality constructs, with primary focus on self-regulation, health, moral character, and borderline personality disorder. This work bridges theoretical innovation with empirical analysis of behavioral dynamics.

• 2002 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Theoretical Innovation Prize

Dr. Fleeson's grant leadership includes two NIH R01 projects, while his editorial contributions span multiple high-impact journals where he has shaped scholarly discourse through associate and consulting editor roles.