Benjamin K Barton

Benjamin K Barton is a Full Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology and Communication at the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Idaho. His academic work spans psychology and communication disciplines with a focus on practical research applications.

• B.A. in Psychology (2000), University of Memphis
• M.S. in General Psychology (2002), University of Memphis
• Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology (2005), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Research interests include:

• Developmental psychology across the lifespan
• Communication theory and application
• Injury prevention research
• Health psychology integration
• Organizational psychology contexts
• Quantitative research methodologies

He leads the Palouse Injury Research Lab, focusing on applied research in injury prevention and health communication.