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Jeremy Foust is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Converse University. His work bridges social and health psychology, focusing on how individuals process, avoid, or engage with health-related information. He teaches courses such as General Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Psychology, and Statistics & Experimental Design I, and plans to introduce a Sports Psychology course in 2026.
Education:
- MA and PhD in Psychology – Kent State University
- BS in Psychology – Baldwin Wallace University
Dr. Foust's research primarily investigates information avoidance, especially in health contexts, and how social norms, message framing, and personal risk perception influence health decisions. He applies social psychological theories to real-world health behaviors, aiming to improve public health communication and individual comprehension of risk.
The recent publications reflect a strong focus on health information seeking and avoidance, showing consistent integration of social norms, message tailoring, and cognitive-emotional influences on behavior. His work appears in high-impact journals like Perspectives on Psychological Science and Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
Scientific Awards:
- David B. Smith Scholarship for outstanding research and teaching
- Featured Educator of the Month, Kent State Center for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Foust is actively involved in teaching and research. He has presented his work on podcasts such as Under the Cortex and continues to develop pedagogical innovations. While no formal advising or grant details are listed, his research trajectory suggests ongoing scholarly activity in health and social psychology. He is also developing new courses, indicating strong engagement with academic curriculum development.
He is not affiliated with a named research lab or team in the provided text, but his collaborations (e.g., with Taber, J. M.) suggest active research partnerships.
