Richard Medlin

Richard Medlin is a Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, where he has taught since 1981. He holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned his undergraduate degree at Stetson, graduating summa cum laude with the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award in 1975.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • MA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • BA, Stetson University

Dr. Medlin specializes in homeschooling research, focusing on the cognitive and social development of homeschooled children. His work examines socialization patterns, compliance behaviors, learning styles, and academic achievement in home-educated populations.

His research has been published in journals like Peabody Journal of Education and Home School Researcher, covering topics such as

• social skills development
• empathy and moral behavior
• intrinsic motivation
• academic outcomes
• parent-child compliance dynamics
• learning style assessments

Scientific Awards:

• Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award (1975)

Dr. Medlin's career spans over four decades, with a consistent focus on understanding educational environments and child development through the lens of homeschooling.