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Dr. David de Jong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Carolina University, affiliated with the College of Education and Allied Professions. He holds a BS from the University of Toronto and a PhD in social-personality psychology from the University of Rochester, where he also earned an MA. His research explores how motivation, attitudes, religiosity, and other factors influence sexual well-being. He teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Research Methods/Statistics. Dr. de Jong’s work has been published in over 20 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics such as masturbation motives, sexual pleasure in women, cultural differences in emotional responses, and the role of religiosity in self-perceived addictions. His studies often use preregistered methodologies and incorporate machine learning for predictive modeling. Dr. de Jong is also actively involved in advising students and maintains an open-access Google Scholar profile for his publications.
- Education:
- PhD in Social-Personality Psychology, University of Rochester
- MA, University of Rochester
- BS, University of Toronto
Research interests emphasize the intersection of psychological factors and sexual health, with a focus on motivational drivers, cultural influences, and clinical applications. His recent work highlights innovative approaches to understanding sexual behavior through validated scales and cross-cultural comparisons. Despite his prolific output, no specific grants or awards are cited in the provided information.
