معرفی
David S. Yeager is the Raymond Dickson Centennial Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. He co-founded the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute and is renowned for research on adolescent motivation and interventions. His work, conducted with prominent psychologists like Carol Dweck and Angela Duckworth, focuses on short interventions addressing behaviors such as bullying, mental health, and academic engagement. Recognized as one of the world’s top 0.1% influential psychologists, he previously taught middle school and coached basketball. Yeager holds a PhD from Stanford University and degrees from the University of Notre Dame.
Education:
- PhD and MA in Psychology, Stanford University
- BA and MEd in Psychology, University of Notre Dame
Research Interests: Dr. Yeager’s work centers on social-cognitive development, motivation, and psychological interventions in educational and social contexts. He designs scalable interventions to address systemic issues like inequality and adolescent stress. His research highlights the role of growth mindset and contextual factors in shaping outcomes.
Key Contributions:
- Co-developed the College Transition Collaborative’s social-belonging intervention.
- Authored the 2024 book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.
- Advocates for rigorous methodological approaches in behavioral intervention research.
Awards & Recognition:
- Clarivate Web of Science Top 0.1% Influential Psychologists (Decade)
- APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions
Labs & Affiliations: Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute, Carnegie Foundation, and the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences.
