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David Buck serves as Associate Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University, where he also acts as interim Department Chair. Based in the Psychology & Human Service Building (Office 100A), he contributes to both administrative leadership and academic instruction within the institution's largest academic division.
His educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Florida State University
- M.S. in Social Psychology from Florida State University
- B.A. in Psychology and English from Hanover College
Dr. Buck's research program investigates social psychological mechanisms of prejudice, with three interconnected streams examining trans prejudice, sexual orientation prejudice, and individual differences affecting intergroup interactions. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications aimed at improving intergroup contact quality, reducing negative attitudes, and enhancing outcomes for stigmatized populations through evidence-based interventions.
Analysis of his recent publications (2011-2016) reveals consistent focus on LGBTQ+ issues within social psychology, particularly exploring how mating motives influence anti-transgender bias, the strategic implications of sexual orientation disclosure timing, and social contagion concerns driving avoidance of sexual minorities. These works demonstrate methodological rigor in examining prejudice through experimental and survey approaches.
His scientific recognition includes:
- CEL Scholar award (2020-22) supporting research on collaborative learning
Dr. Buck actively mentors undergraduate researchers through Elon's Lumen Scholars program while teaching foundational courses including Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, and Evolutionary Psychology. His CEL Scholar project specifically investigates collaborative assignments as high-impact teaching practices, connecting pedagogical research with classroom application.
Though specific laboratory infrastructure isn't detailed in available materials, his extensive publication record featuring student co-authors and conference presentations indicates active research team leadership focused on prejudice reduction and intergroup relations.
