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Jack Bauer is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Dayton, holding the Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on self-identity, personality development, and narrative identity, emphasizing life stories, growth motivation, and humane flourishing. He has authored influential works like The Transformative Self: Personal Growth, Narrative Identity, and the Good Life and co-edited Transcending Self-Interest: Psychological Explorations of the Quiet Ego. Bauer’s work integrates psychology with philosophy, cultural studies, and literature to explore life’s ‘big questions’ such as meaning-making and ethical living.
- Education:
- B.A. in Economics, College of the Holy Cross (1989)
- Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America (1999)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northwestern University (2002)
Bauer’s research interests center on narrative identity and its role in fostering well-being, with a focus on themes like the ‘quiet ego,’ eudaimonia, and adaptive life-story construction. His interdisciplinary approach bridges developmental, personality, and social psychology with Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. The Transformative Self Lab he directs explores how individuals use life stories to navigate complexity and cultivate resilience, emphasizing virtues like gratitude and authenticity.
His publications span journals like Journal of Personality, Journal of Happiness Studies, and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, reflecting contributions to understanding growth motivation across cultures and life stages. Bauer’s work highlights the interplay between personal growth, societal contexts, and ethical frameworks to promote holistic human flourishing.
