|
Michael E. McCullough,
Ph.D. e-mail: mikem[at sign]miami.edu |
 |
Research
The red thread that connects my current research is my interest in the evolution of humans' moral sentiments and moral institutions.
I'm currently focusing on three areas: (a) Forgiveness and Revenge,
(b) Gratitude,
and (c) Religion.
Other Ephemera and One-Offs
Books
Beyond Revenge: The Evolution of the Forgiveness Instinct ( www.BeyondRevengeBook.com)
To
Forgive is Human (1997), with Steven J. Sandage and Everett L.
Worthington, Jr.
Forgiveness:
Theory, Research, and Practice (2000), with Kenneth I. Pargament
and Carl E. Thoresen
Handbook
of Religion and Health (2001), with Harold G. Koenig
and David B. Larson
The
Psychology of Gratitude (2004), with Robert A. Emmons
Research
on Altruism and Love (2003), with Stephen G. Post, Byron Johnson,
Michael E. McCullough, & Jeffrey P. Schloss
Teaching (Spring 2008)
I'm on sabbatical for the 2007-2008 Academic Year
In the Media
Me If It's All About You, You're in Trouble.
Washington Post, March 2008
"Living in a World of Hurts:The Science of Taking Revenge, Offering Forgiveness." Science and Spirit, January 2008.
"Humans May Be Hard Wired to Have a Soft Spot." Los Angeles Times, December 31, 2007.
"Denial Makes the World Go Round." New York Times, November 2007.
"Gratitude Attitude: Counting Your Blessings Can Make You Happier." Miami Herald, November 2007.
"The New Science of Thank You." Reader's Digest, October 2007
"Revenge: Why turn the other cheek when swift, clean vengeance can be yours?" Details, August 2007
***(This is my first experience of being quoted--and misquoted--in a men's fashion magazine. The feeling is indescribable).***
"Stumbing Toward Gratitude," Greater Good, Summer 2007
"Revenge by Gadget" The Wall Street Journal, August 19, 2007
Gratitude helps people get off the Hedonic Treadmill The Guardian, March 4, 2007
"Expert to Talk About Counting Blessings, Being Happier" Dallas Morning News, February 3, 2007
Hear Mike on "The Infinite Mind" (February 13, 2007) discussing the role of gratitude in satisfaction with life
"Why Our Hero Leapt Onto the Tracks and We Might Not," New York Times, January 7, 2007
Rational Life Choices Guide People's Religiousness Over Time APA Monitor (July, 2005)
Hear Mike on "Talk of the Nation" 31 March 2005,
on the topic of Petty Revenge
"Power to Uplift," Time Magazine, January 9, 2005
Hear Mike on "Voices in the Family" August 9, 2004 on the topic of Revenge
"Payback Time: Why Revenge Tastes So Sweet" New York Times, July 27, 2004.
"Counting Blessings is Healthful," Washington Post, March 10, 2003
"Grateful Attitude Can Make All the Difference," Miami Herald, December 24, 2002
"Thank God for Your Good Health," London Sunday Times, June 4, 2000