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Bradley Wright is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Connecticut and Director of the Life Purpose Lab. He holds a B.A. from the University of California-Davis (1985) and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin (1996). His research focuses on life purpose, behavior change, religion, crime, and well-being. Notable contributions include pioneering smartphone-based surveys and field experiments in studying spirituality and social behavior. His work has been cited over 5,000 times and supported by grants from the John Templeton Foundation.
- Education:
- B.A., University of California-Davis, 1985
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1996
- Labs/Teams: Life Purpose Lab, developing the Possibility Management Model to guide purpose discovery.
Research interests emphasize innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches, blending social science with Christian spirituality. His courses, like Social Well-Being, are among the university’s most popular. Teaching awards reflect his dedication to mentorship.
Publications include LifeCrafting (2023), The Purpose Journal (2023), and Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites… and Other Lies You’ve Been Told (2010), which won a Christianity Today award. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, such as workshops that enhance participants’ understanding of life purpose.
- Grants: Multiple large grants from the John Templeton Foundation.
