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James Shah is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of motivation and cognition, particularly self-regulation and goal pursuit. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University (1996), an M.A. (1992), and a B.A. (1990) from the University of Pennsylvania.
His work explores how goals shape behavior and social interactions, including the psychological mechanisms behind regulatory responses, interpersonal support for self-regulation, and the impact of social contexts on motivation. Key themes include goal shielding, regulatory fit, and the influence of significant others on goal appraisals.
Shah has secured grants from the National Institutes of Health (Co-Investigator, 2010-2014) and National Science Foundation (Principal Investigator, 2004-2009). He teaches courses in social psychology, motivation theories, and research methods, including PSY 324S: Motivation Science in Social Psychology and PSY 625S: Motives, Goals, and Social Behavior.
His research has been published in top journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, with a focus on self-regulation failure, goal systemic effects, and the structural dynamics of motivation.
