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Jared B. Kenworthy is a Professor of Psychology at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he has held academic positions since 2005, including roles as Lewis Hollweg Endowed Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (2023–present). His primary affiliations include the Department of Psychology and contributions to the College of Science. Kenworthy’s research focuses on social psychology, particularly intergroup relations, group processes, collaborative creativity, and meta-analysis. He has extensive expertise in studying how intergroup contact reduces prejudice, the dynamics of creative group processes, and the role of technology in enhancing collaborative innovation.
Kenworthy’s education includes a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Southern California (2002), preceded by an MA (1998) and BS in Psychology (1996) from the same institution. His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Army Research Office, and other federal agencies, totaling over $10 million in funding. Key projects include studies on collaborative creativity in dynamic networks, AI integration in team processes, and reconciliation in post-conflict societies.
His research has led to over 100 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, including seminal works on group brainstorming strategies and intergroup trust. Notable publications include Group and Team Processes: Science and Practice (2021) and Creativity and Innovation: Cognitive, Social, and Computational Approaches (2022). Kenworthy has advised over 30 doctoral and master’s students, guiding them in topics ranging from social identity theory to computational creativity assessment.
He has served on numerous university committees, including the Graduate Affairs Committee and the College of Science Research Space Committee, and has been a frequent presenter at conferences such as the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup). His teaching spans advanced social psychology, group processes, and multivariate data analysis, reflecting his commitment to both research and education.
