James Christopher Head

James Christopher Head is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of West Georgia, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. His work bridges psychology, sociology, and education, focusing on narrative inquiry, liberatory pedagogy, and the philosophy of science. He holds a Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center (2018) and has taught courses such as Qualitative Research Methods, History and Philosophy of Psychology, and Narrative Psychology.

Education:

• B.A., History, Georgia State University, 2001
• M.A.T., Secondary Education, Georgia College & State University, 2004
• M.A., Psychology, University of West Georgia, 2012
• M.Phil., Psychology, CUNY Graduate Center, 2017
• Ph.D., Psychology, CUNY Graduate Center, 2018

Research Interests: Dr. Head explores the intersection of narrative analysis, qualitative methodologies, and critical pedagogy. His work critiques institutional structures and emphasizes multi-contextual approaches to understanding human experience. He has published widely on topics like the post-truth era’s impact on narrative inquiry and the evolution of qualitative research in psychology.

Teaching & Advising: He advises students through courses like ‘Alienation in the Digital Age’ and ‘Narratives of the Dying,’ fostering critical engagement with interdisciplinary themes. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the profile.