Gregory D. Webster

Dr. Gregory D. Webster is the R. David Thomas Endowed Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida's Department of Psychology, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on personality psychology, social psychology, and quantitative methods, with special emphasis on topics like Dark Tetrad traits, aggression, asthma management, and risk perception. He directs the Web Lab, which promotes open-science practices and fosters collaborative research environments.

Key research areas include personality judgments in media (e.g., TV characters), psychometric validation of scales, and interdisciplinary applications of AI in psychology. His work often bridges quantitative methods with real-world behavioral analysis, such as examining how personality traits influence pandemic behavior or how caregivers' mental models affect pediatric asthma outcomes.

Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining text analysis with psychological theory (e.g., PsyTEx tool) and exploring stigma in non-monogamous relationships. Despite prolific output, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in provided texts. His lab currently seeks graduate students for future research cohorts in the 2030s.