Michael F. Steger Curriculum Vitae, May 2009
Counseling Psychology & Applied Social Psychology
Colorado State University
Department of Psychology
1876 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1876
Phone: (970 491-7324
Fax: (970) 491-1032
CONTACT BY EMAIL
EMPLOYMENT
2008 – present Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Applied Social Psychology
Colorado State University
2006 – 2008 Assistant Professor, Educational and Counseling Psychology,
University of Louisville
2005 – 2006 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology,
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
EDUCATION
2005 Ph.D., Joint specializations: Counseling Psychology and Personality Psychology,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1997 M.S., Counseling, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
1992 B.A., Psychology, Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minnesota
PUBLICATIONS
+ student co-author under my direct supervision
IN PRESS
62. Steger, M. F., Hicks, B. M., Krueger, R. F., & Bouchard, T. V. Jr. (in press). Existential traits: Phenotypic, genetic, and environmental relations among dimensions of meaning in life and spirituality. Journal of Positive Psychology.
61. Duffy, R. D., Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (in press). Calling and work-related outcomes: Career commitment as a mediator. Journal of Vocational Behavior.
60. Brassai, L., Piko, B. F., & Steger, M. F. (in press). Meaning in life: Is it a protective factor for adolescents’ psychological health? International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
59. Steger, M. F., Oishi, S., & Kesibir, S. (in press). Is a life without meaning satisfying? The moderating role of the search for meaning in satisfaction with life judgments. Journal of Positive Psychology.
58. Dik, B. J., Duffy, R. D., & Steger, M. F. (in press). Enhancing social justice by promoting prosocial values in career development interventions. Counseling and Values.
57. Steger, M. F. (in press). The search for meaning in operations. In P. Sweeney & C. K. Banks (Eds.), Leadership in dangerous contexts.
56. Steger, M. F., & Park, C. L. (in press). Making meaning from tragedy. In T. Keane, E. Newman, & K. Fogler (Eds.), Toward an integrated approach to trauma focused therapy: Placing evidence-based interventions in an expanded psychological context. Washington, DC: APA.
55. Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (in press). Challenges, pitfalls, and aspirations for positive psychology. In K. M. Sheldon, T. B. Kashdan, & M. F. Steger (Eds.), Designing the future of positive psychology: Taking stock and moving forward. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
54. Steger, M. F., Bundick, M., & Yeager, D. (in press). Understanding and promoting meaning in life during adolescence. In R. J. R. Levesque (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Adolescence.
53. Steger, M. F. (in press). Inspired leadership. In P. Hill & B. J. Dik (Eds.) Psychology of religion and workplace spirituality (Vol. 1 of Advances in workplace spirituality: Theory, research, and application, L. W. Fry, series Ed.).
+52. Steger, M. F., Beeby, A., Garrett, S., & Kashdan, T. B. (in press). Creating a stable architectural framework of existence: Proposing a model of lifelong meaning. In S. David & I. Boniwell (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Happiness. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
51. Ferssizidis, P., Kashdan, T. B., Marquart, R. A., & Steger, M. F. (in press). Positive psychological experiences and psychopathology: A self-regulatory perspective. In S. David & I. Boniwell (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Happiness. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
50. Steger, M. F. (in press). Assessing meaning and quality of life. In K. Geissinger (Ed.), APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
+49. Shin, J. Y., & Steger, M. F. (in press). Environmental supports for searching for meaning: Contributions to happiness. In F. Columbus (Ed.) The psychology of happiness. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
+48. Steger, M. F., & Shin, J Y. (under contract). Happiness and meaning in a technological world. In P. Brey, A. Briggle, & E. Spence (Eds.) The good life in a technological age. New York: Routledge.
47. Steger, M. F. (in press). The social context of depression. Directions in Psychiatry. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh Medical Education.
46. Steger, M. F. (in press). Experiencing meaning in life: Optimal functioning at the nexus of spirituality, psychopathology, and well-being. In P. T. P. Wong & P. S. Fry (Eds.), The human quest for meaning (2nd Ed). New York: Routledge.
45. Steger, M. F. & Kashdan, T. B. (in press). Positive psychology. In H. E. A. Tinsley & S. H. Lease (Eds.), Encyclopedia of counseling psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
2010
44. Yoo, H.-C., Burrola, K. S., & Steger, M. F. (2010). A preliminary report on a new measure: Internalization of the Model Minority Myth Measure (M&Ms) and its psychological correlates among asian american college students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 57, 114-127.
+43. Steger, M. F., Pickering, N., Adams, E., Burnett, J., Shin, J. Y., Dik, B. J., & Stauner, N. (2010). The quest for meaning: Religious affiliation differences in the correlates of religious quest and search for meaning in life. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 2, 206-226.
42. Martos, T., Thege, B. K., & Steger, M. F. (2010). It's not only what you hold, it's how you hold it: Dimensions of religiosity and meaning in life. Personality and Individual Differences, 49, 863-868.
41. Littman-Ovadia, H., & Steger, M. F. (2010). Character strengths and well-being among volunteers and employees: towards an integrative model. Journal of Positive Psychology, 6, 419-430.
40. Yoo, H.-C., Steger, M. F., & Lee, R. M. (2010). Validation of the subtle and blatant racism scale for Asian American college students (SABR-A2). Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 16, 323-334.
+39. Steger, M. F., & Shin, J. Y. (2010). The relevance of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire to therapeutic practice: A look at the initial evidence. International Forum on Logotherapy, 33, 95-104.
38. Chapman, L. K., & Steger, M. F. (2010). Race and religion: Differential prediction of anxiety symptoms by religious coping in African American and European American young adults. Depression and Anxiety, 27, 316-322.
+37. Steger, M. F., Pickering, N. K., Shin, J. Y., & Dik, B. J. (2010). Calling in work: Secular or sacred? Journal of Career Assessment, 18, 82-96.
36. Shryack, J., Steger, M. F., Krueger, R., & Kallie, C. (2010). The structure of virtue: An empirical investigation of the dimensionality of the Virtues in Action Inventory of Strengths. Personality and Individual Differences, 48, 714-719.
35. Steger, M. F., & Dik, B. J. (2010). Work as meaning. In Linley, P. A., Harrington, S., & Page, N. (Eds.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology and work (pp.131-142). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
2009
34. Steger, M. F., & Kashdan, T. B. (2009). Depression and everyday social activity, intimacy, and well-being. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 56, 289-300.
33. Steger, M. F., Mann, J., Michels, P., & Cooper, T. (2009). Meaning in life, anxiety, depression, and general health among smoking cessation patients. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 67, 353-358.
32. Owens, G. P., Steger, M. F., Whitesell, A. A., & Herrera, C. J. (2009). Relationships among posttraumatic stress disorder, guilt, and meaning in life for military veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 22, 654-657.
31. Kashdan, T. B., Gallagher, M. W., Silvia, P., Breen, W. E., Terhar, D., & Steger, M. F. (2009). The Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II: Development, factor structure, and initial psychometrics. Journal of Research in Personality, 43, 987-998.
30. Steger, M. F., & Dik, B. J. (2009). If one is searching for meaning in life, does meaning in work help? Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 1, 303-320.
29. Steger, M. F., Oishi, S., & Kashdan, T. B. (2009). Meaning in life across the life span: Levels and correlates of meaning in life from emerging adulthood to older adulthood. Journal of Positive Psychology, 4, 43-52.
28. Steger, M. F. (2009). Meaning in life. In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology (2nd Ed.) (pp. 679-687). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
27. Steger, M. F. (2009). Meaning in life. In S. J. Lopez, (Ed.), Encyclopedia of positive psychology (Vol. 2, pp.605-610). Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
26. Broderick, D. J., Birbilis, J. M., & Steger, M. F. (2009). Lesbians grieving the death of a partner: Recommendations for practice. In V. Mitchell (Ed.), Lesbian family life, like the fingers of a hand: Under-discussed and controversial topics. New York: Routledge.
2008
25. Steger, M. F., Kashdan, T. B., Sullivan, B. A., & Lorentz, D. (2008). Understanding the search for meaning in life: Personality, cognitive style, and the dynamic between seeking and experiencing meaning. Journal of Personality, 76, 199-228.
24. Steger, M. F., Kashdan, T. B., & Oishi, S. (2008). Being good by doing good: Eudaimonic activity and daily well-being correlates, mediators, and temporal relations. Journal of Research in Personality, 42, 22-42.
23. Steger, M. F., Kawabata, Y., Shimai, S., & Otake, K. (2008). The meaningful life in Japan and the United States: Levels and correlates of meaning in life. Journal of Research in Personality, 42, 660-678.
22. Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (2008). Randomized trial of a calling-infused career workshop incorporating counselor self-disclosure. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 73, 203-211.
21. Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., & Zacchanini, J. L. (2008). Terrorism in two cultures: Traumatization and existential protective factors following the September 11th attacks and the Madrid train bombings. Journal of Trauma and Loss, 13, 511-527.
20. Dik, B. J., Sargent, A. M., & Steger, M. F. (2008). Career development strivings: Assessing goals and motivation in career decision-making and planning. Journal of Career Development, 35, 23-41.
19. Kosine, N., Steger, M. F., & Duncan, S. (in press). Purpose-centered career development: A comprehensive model. Professional School Counseling, 12, 133-136.
18. Broderick, D.J., Birbilis, J.M., & Steger, M.F. (2008). Lesbians grieving the death of a partner: Recommendations for practice. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 12, 225-235.
2007
17. Steger, M. F., Hicks, B. M., Kashdan, T. B., Krueger, R. F., & Bouchard, T. J., Jr. (2007). Genetic and environmental influences on the positive traits of the Values in Action classification, and biometric covariance with normal personality. Journal of Research in Personality, 41, 524-539.
16. Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (2007) Curiosity and stable and dynamic pathways to wellness: Traits, states, and everyday behaviors. Motivation and Emotion, 31, 159-173.
15. Steger, M. F. (2007). Structural validity of the Life Regards Index. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 40, 97-109.
14. Steger, M. F., & Kashdan, T. B. (2007). Stability and specificity of meaning in life and life satisfaction over one year. Journal of Happiness Studies, 8, 161-179.
13. Steger, M. F., & Kashdan, T. B. (2007). Search for meaning in life. In R. Baumeister & K. Vohs (Eds.), Encyclopedia of social psychology (pp. 783-785). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
12. Kashdan, T. B., Steger, M. F., & Breen, W. E. (2007). Curiosity. In R. Baumeister & K. Vohs (Eds.). Encyclopedia of social psychology (pp. 213-215). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
2006
+11. Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., Oishi, S., & Kaler, M. (2006). The Meaning in Life Questionnaire: Assessing the presence of and search for meaning in life. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53, 80-93.
10. Steger, M. F. (2006). An illustration of issues in factor extraction and identification of dimensionality in psychological assessment data. Journal of Personality Assessment, 86, 263-272.
9. Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (2006). Expanding the topography of social anxiety: An experience sampling assessment of positive emotions and events, and emotion suppression. Psychological Science, 17, 120-128.
8. Kashdan, T. B., Uswatte, G., Steger, M. F., & Julian, T. (2006). Fragile self-esteem and affective instability in posttraumatic stress disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44, 1609-1619.
7. Kashdan, T. B., Barrios, V., Forsyth, J. P., & Steger, M. F. (2006). Experiential avoidance as a generalized psychological vulnerability: Comparisons with coping and emotion regulation strategies. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44, 1301-1320.
6. Frazier, P. A., Lee, R. M., & Steger, M. F. (2006). What can counseling psychology contribute to the study of optimal human functioning? [Invited commentary] The Counseling Psychologist, 34, 293-303.
5. Frazier, P., Conlon, A., Steger, M., Tashiro, T., & Glaser, T. (2006). Positive life changes following sexual assault: A replication and extension. In F. Columbus (Ed.), Posttraumatic stress: New research (pp. 1-22). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
2005
4. Steger, M. F., & Frazier, P. (2005). Meaning in life: One link in the chain from religion to well-being. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 574-582.
2004
3. Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (2004). Approaching psychological science with Kuhn’s eyes. [Commentary] American Psychologist, 59, 272-273.
2. Frazier, P., Tashiro, T., Berman, M., Steger, M., & Long, J. (2004). Correlates of levels and patterns of positive life changes following sexual assault. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 19-30.
2003
1. Frazier, P., Oishi, S., & Steger, M. (2003). Assessing optimal human functioning. In W. B. Walsh (Ed.), Counseling psychology and optimal human functioning (pp. 251-278). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
BOOKS
3. Steger, M. F. (under contract). Abnormal psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. Dik, B. F., Byrne, Z. S., & Steger, M. F. (Eds.) (under contract). Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Press.
1. Sheldon, K. M., Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (Eds.) (2011). Designing positive psychology: Taking stock and moving forward. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
BOOK REVIEWS
5. Steger, M. F. (2010). On the origins of happiness by means of natural felicitation [Review of the book Born to be good]. Journal of Positive Psychology, 5, 412-414.
4. Steger, M. F. (2009, May 6). Putting positive psychology into play [Review of the books Positive psychology: Exploring the best in people, Volumes 1-4]. PsycCRITIQUES—Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 54 (18), Article 3.
3. Steger, M. F. (2007, July 3). Reconstructing Rogers: A new look at an old approach [Review of the book Positive Therapy]. PsycCRITIQUES—Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 52 (33), Article 32.
2. Steger, M. F. (2006, September 6). "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there”: Stumbling blocks in our pursuit of happiness [Review of the book Stumbling on Happiness]. PsycCRITIQUES—Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 51 (36), Article 2.
1. Steger, M. F. (2006, July 5). (Nearly) all will be revealed: An insider’s view of sideshow acts, past and present [Review of the book Secrets of the Sideshow]. PsychCRITIQUES – Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 51 (27), Article 15.
ARTICLES IN THE POPULAR MEDIA
1. Steger, M. F. (2008, March 22). In pursuit of happiness. New Scientist.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
9. Steger, M. F. (2011, April). The meaning of meaningful work: New Perspectives. Keynote address to the South African Symposium on Positive Social Sciences, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
8. Steger, M. F. (2010, August). Why does meaningful work exist? Presented at the International Network on Personal Meaning Biennial Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
7. Steger, M. F. (2010, May). Reconsidering the psychological roots of meaningful work. Keynote Address to the May Meaning Meeting, Boston, MA.
6. Steger, M. F. (2009, October). Coping with adversity: Finding strength in challenge. Keynote Address to Welfare in Times of Crisis, Reykjavik, Iceland.
5. Steger, M. F. (2009, June). Feeding the spirit from 9-5: The promise of meaningful work. Plenary Address at the Society for Vocational Psychology, St. Louis, MO.
4. Steger, M. F. (2008, November). Toward a theory of meaning in life in adolescence. Distinguished Speaker address presented to the Center on Adolescence, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.
3. Steger, M. F. (2007, May). Understanding the search for meaning in life. Presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
2. Steger, M. F. (2006, November). Affective well-being and the interaction of neuroticism and proactive social behavior. Presented at the Southeastern Society of Social Psychology, Knoxville, TN.
1. Steger, M. F., & Kashdan, T. B. (2006, October). The pursuit of meaning in life. Presented at the International Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
+ student co-author under my direct supervision
61. Yoo, H.C., Steger, M.F., & Lee, R.M. (2011, March). Validation of the Subtle and Blatant Racism Scale for Asian American College Students (SABR-A2). Paper to be presented to the Society of Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
60. Steger, M. F. (August, 2010). Preliminary investigation of denominational differences in existential seeking. Paper presented to the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
59. Steger, M. F. (August, 2010). Personal Growth Initiative in mental health, vocational functioning, and interventions. Discussant of symposium presented to the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
58. Scholljegerdes, K., Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (August, 2010). Randomized trial of a calling-infused structured career development group. Paper presented to the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
57. Dik, B. J., Steger, M. F., Peisner, B. (August, 2010). Promoting calling in adolescent youth career development. Paper presented to the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
+56. Shin, J., & Steger, M. F. (August 2010). Incongruence between academic major and desired career and career development. Poster presented to the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
+55. Beeby, A., Osborne, L., & Steger, M. F. (August, 2010). The effects of stressful military experiences on veterans: The meaning making perspective. Poster presented to the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
+54. Garrett, S., Beeby, A., Bortles, C., Ho, T., LaCount, P., Shin, J. Y., Vigil, L., & Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). Sources of meaning in life: Examination of a new, photographic method Poster presented to the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
+53. LaCount, P., & Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). Relative contributions of religion and college identification on having a sense of calling in one’s career. Poster presented to the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
+52. Ho., T, Beeby, A. C., & Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). The social integration of college students: How important is first generation status? Poster presented to the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
+51. Shin, J., Steger, M. F., & Bice, J. E. (April 2010). Supportive college environments for Meaning-Searching Among the Korean and the U.S. College Students. Poster presented to the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
+50. Beeby, A., Osborne, L., & Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). The effects of stressful military experiences on veterans: The meaning making perspective. Poster presented to the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
49. Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). Psychological factors at work. Chair of symposium presented to the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.
48. Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). The psychology of meaningful work. Paper presented to the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.
+47. Garrett, S., Beeby, A., Bortles, C., Ho, T., LaCount, P., Shin, J. Y., Vigil, L., & Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). Sources of meaning in life: Examination of a new, photographic method. Poster presented to the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.
+46. Shin, J. Y., & Steger, M. F. (April, 2010). Supportive college environments for meaning-searching. Poster to be presented to the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.
45. Raque-Bogdan, T., Duffy, R. D., & Steger, M. F. (August, 2009). Life satisfaction predictors of incoming college students. Poster presented to the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
+44. Shin, J. Y., & Steger, M. F. (August, 2009). Perceived psychological support for meaning-searching among Korean college students. Poster presented to the International Conference on Asia Pacific Psychology, Seoul, Korea.
43. Steger, M. F. (June, 2009). Catchbasin of consciousness: A theoretical model of meaning in life. Paper presented to the World Congress of Positive Psychology, Philadelphia, PA.
42. Steger, M. F. (June, 2009). Toward a theoretical model of meaning in life. Poster presented to the Society for Research on Adult Development, Denver, CO.
41. Steger, M. F. (February, 2009). Perseverance and well-being. Paper presented to the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Tampa, FL.
40. Steger, M. F. (February, 2009). The pleasures and perils of goal pursuit: Managing obstacles, set-backs, and failures. Chair of symposium to be presented to the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Tampa, FL.
39. Steger, M. F., & Dik, B. J. (February, 2009). Feeding the spirit from 9-5: The promise of meaningful work. Presented at the 5th Mind, Body, Spirit Colloquium, Fort Collins, CO.
38. Chapman, L. K., & Steger, M. F. (2008, November). Race and religion: Differential prediction of anxiety symptoms by religious coping in African American and European American young adults. Poster presented to the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
37. Owens, G. P., Steger, M. F., Whitesell, A., & Herrera, C. (2008, November). Relationship of guilt and meaning in life to veterans’ PTSD severity. Poster presented to the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.
36. Steger, M. F. (2008, August). Calling in work: secular or Sacred? Paper presented to the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
35. Yoo, H. C., Castro, K., & Steger, M. (2008, August). A preliminary report on a new measure: Internalization of model minority myths and distress among Asian American college students. Paper presented to the Asian American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
+34. Steger, M. F., Burnett, J., Pickering, N., Shin, J. Y., & Young, C. (March, 2008). The meaningful life in Japan and the United States. Poster presented to the International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.
33. Steger, M. F. (2007, November). Applying research lab to your professional development. Paper presented to the Kentucky Psychological Association, Louisville, KY.
32. Steger, M. F. (2007, November). Student involvement in faculty research: Making the most out of research lab/team experiences. Chair of symposium presented to the Kentucky Psychological Association, Louisville, KY
31. Steger, M. F., & Dik, B. J. (2007, October). Calling in Work: Secular or Sacred? Paper presented at the International Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.
30. Steger, M. F. (2007, August). The Search for Meaning: Emerging Research Spanning the Juncture of Social and Clinical Psychology. Chair of symposium presented to the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
29. Steger, M. F. (2007, August). Understanding the elusive and dual nature of the search for meaning in life. Paper presented to the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
+28. Adams, E., & Steger, M. F. (2007, August). Seeking and finding meaning in the context of the sacred. Poster presented to the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
27. Welsh, A.C., Tashiro, T. & Steger, M.F. (2007, August) Development and validation of a brief measure of college adjustment. Presented to the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
26. Sargent, A., Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (2007, August) Career Development Strivings: Assessing Goals and Motivation in Career Development. Poster presented to the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
+25. Adams, E., Bannister, A., & Steger, M. F. (2007, April). Seeking and finding meaning in the context of the sacred. Poster presented at the Kentucky Spring Research Conference, Lexington, KY.
+24. Adams, E., Bannister, A., & Steger, M. F. (2007, March). Seeking and finding meaning in the context of the sacred. Poster presented at the Kentucky Psychological Association Student Conference, Lexington, KY.
23. Steger, M. F. (2006, November). Personality dynamics. Chair of symposium presented at the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.
22. Steger, M. F. (2006, October). The search for meaning in life. Presented at the Kentucky Counseling Association, Louisville, KY.
21. Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (2006, July). Work as a calling: Randomized trial of a calling-based career development workshop. Paper presented at the Global Conference of the National Career Development Association, Chicago, IL.
20. Steger, M. F. (2006, April). Well-being: Emerging research, therapeutic applications, and considerations of diversity. Workshop presented at the Minnesota Psychological Association, Minnetonka, MN.
19. Eldridge, B. M., Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (2006, April). Gender differences in search for calling and intrinsic work motivation. Paper presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Park City, UT.
18. Duffy, R., Dik, B. F., & Steger, M. F. (2006, March). The interface of spirituality and work. Co-chair of symposium presented at APA Division 36: Psychology of Religion, Baltimore, MD.
17. Steger, M. F., & Dik, B. J. (2006, March). Advances in spirituality research: The role of meaning in work. Paper presented at APA Division 36: Psychology of Religion, Baltimore, MD.
16. Steger, M. F., Hicks, B. M., Kashdan, T. B., Krueger, R. F., & Bouchard, T. B. (2006, January). Heritability of character strengths and existential traits. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Palm Springs, CA.
15. Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (2006, January). A self-regulatory approach to social anxiety and positive psychological experiences and events. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Palm Springs, CA.
14. Kashdan, T. B., & Steger, M. F. (2005, November). Experiential avoidance as a generalized psychological vulnerability. Paper presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington , DC.
13. Kashdan, T. B., Gessner, T., & Steger, M. F. (2005, October). Curiosity and pathways to wellness. Paper presented at the International Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.
12. Steger, M. F., (2005, May). Behavioral Concordance vs. Resistance: Who benefits more from positive engagement in life, neurotic or emotionally stable individuals? Presented at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN.
11. Steger, M. F., Kashdan, T. B., & Oishi, S. (2005, January). Constructing well-being from hedonic building blocks: Evidence that depression distorts the impact of daily pleasure and pain. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans, LA.
+10. Foret, M. & Steger, M. F. (2004, October). Valence of temporal perspective: An important dimension in the relation between time perspective and well-being. Presented at the International Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.
9. Steger, M. F., & Oishi, S. (2004, May). The positive link between daily eudaimonic behaviors and meaning in life. Presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, IL.
8. Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., & Oishi, S. (2004, April). Development and validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Presented at VII European Conference on Psychological Assessment, Málaga, Spain.
7. Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., & Oishi, S. (2003, October). The Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ): A psychometrically sound measure of meaning and purpose in life. Presented at the International Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.
6. Steger, M. F., & Frazier, P. (2002, October). Meaning and growth since 9.11.01. Presented at the International Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.
5. Frazier, P., Berman, M., Steger, M., Mortensen, H., Steward, J., & Taketa, L. (2002, May). The impact of terrorism and the role of perceived control. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN.
4. Steger, M. F., & Frazier, P. (2002, May). Coping with sexual assault and bereavement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN.
3. Frazier. P., Berman, M., Steger, M., & Tashiro, T. (2001, October). Timing and course of posttraumatic growth. Paper presented at the Positive Psychology Summit, Washington, D.C.
2. Frazier, P., Steger, M., Berman, M., & Tashiro, T. (2001, October). Correlates of posttraumatic growth among sexual assault survivors. Presented at the Positive Psychology Summit, October, 2001, Washington, D.C.
1. Frazier, P., Conlon, A., Glaser, T., Tashiro, T., Steger, M., Berman, R., & Hoesig, R. (2001, March). Posttraumatic growth following sexual assault. Paper presented at the National Counseling Psychology Conference, Houston, TX.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2006 Best Dissertation Award, International Society for Quality-of-Life-Studies
2005 Lee Knefelkamp Research Award, Minnesota College Personnel Association
2004 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Travel Award
2003 David Campbell Graduate Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota
GRANTS
2009 Funded: “Developing a Program to Foster Purpose among Middle School Students”
Stanford Center on Adolescence, $10,000
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Bryan J. Dik and William Peisner)
2007 Funded: “The Role of Sources of Meaning in Coping with Stress”
Research Initiation Grant, University of Louisville, $5,000
Role: Principal Investigator
2006 Funded: “Grief and Meaning among Lesbian Women Who Lost a Romantic Partner”
American Psychological Foundation Wayne F. Placek Investigator Development Award, Washington, DC, $5,000
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Debra J. Broderick)
2006 Funded: “The Influence of Deep Conversations on Relationship Quality and Individual Well-Being among Active Dating Partners”
Project Completion Grant, University of Louisville, $4,000
Role: Principal Investigator
2004 Funded: “Discernment of Calling across Careers”
Ireland Fund for New Initiatives, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, $6,210
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Bryan J. Dik)
2003 Funded: “Heritability of Meaning in Life and Character Strengths”
Values In Action Institute, Cleveland, OH; $7,140
Role: Principal Investigator
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
Special Guest Action Editor
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (2008)
Editorial Boards
Journal of Personality (2008- )
Journal of Research in Personality (2007- )
Journal of Positive Psychology (2009- )
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (2008- )
Journal of Happiness Studies (2006- )
Applied Psychology: Health & Well-Being (2008- )
Counseling and Values (2006- )
Ad-hoc Editorial Consultant
Psychological Science
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Perspectives on Psychological Science
Journal of Counseling Psychology
The Counseling Psychologist
Health Psychology
Psycho-Oncology
Child Development
Journal of Traumatic Stress
Cognition and Emotion
Drug & Alcohol Review
Journal of Adolescence
Journal of Personality Assessment
Motivation and Emotion
Personality and Individual Differences
European Journal of Personality Assessment
Journal of Positive Psychology
Social and Personality Psychology Compass
PsycCRITIQUES
Social Behavior and Personality
Educational and Psychological Measurement
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development
Sociology of Religion
Applied Psychology: An International Review
BOOK REVIEWING (Publishers)
McGraw-Hill
Oxford University Press
GRANT REVIEWING
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2008)
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (2005)
SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY
Colorado State University
Doctoral Admissions Committee (Counseling Psychology), member, 2008-
Honors Thesis Committee, member, one student, 2009-
Thesis Committee (Counseling Psychology), member, two students, 2008-
Thesis Committee (Philosophy), member, one student, 2008-
Doctoral Dissertation Committee (Applied Social Psychology), member, one student, 2008-
Doctoral Dissertation Committee (Industrial/Organizational Psychology), member, two students, 2008-
University of Louisville
Student Research Programs Committee, chair, 2006-2008
Standards and Admissions Committee, member 2006-2008
NCATE Self-Study Committee, member, 2006-2008
Faculty Search Committee, member, 2006-2008
Faculty Representative, Doctoral Student Organization, 2006-2008
Doctoral Admissions Committee, member, 2006-2008
Doctoral Dissertation Committee, member, nine students, 2006-2008
APA Reaccreditation Committee, member, 2007-2008
Cohort Model Task Force, member, 2007-2008
Graduate Student Seminar Committee, member, 2007-2008
University of Minnesota
Humanism in Health Care Initiative, Counseling faculty representative, 2005-2006
Curriculum Committee, member, 2005-2006
Improving Major Project in Psychology Focus Group, team leader, 2005-2006
Undergraduate Psychology Focus Group, member, 2005-2006
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
Member, Working Group on Spiritual Fitness, Army Chief of Staff Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Initiative, U.S. Army, Washington, DC, 2009
Content Expert, Panel for Public Health Measure of Well-Being, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA, 2008
Reviewer, APA Division 17 Proposals to American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 2007-2008
Reviewer, European Academy of Management Proposals to Annual Convention, 2008
Reviewer, Program Proposals to International Positive Psychology Summit, 2006-2007
External Reviewer, Doctoral Thesis, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia, 2008
External Reviewer, Master’s Thesis, Prescott College, Arizona, 2007
External Reviewer, Master’s Thesis, Trinity Western University, British Columbia, Canada, 2006
Judge, Graduate Student Poster Award, Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists Annual Conference, 2006
Judge, Graduate Student Poster Award, Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Conference, 2006
Listserve Moderator for “Friends of Positive Psychology” and “Positive Psychology.” 2003-2004.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009 Instructor, PSY 320: Abnormal Psychology
Colorado State University. Number of times taught: 2
2008 Instructor, PSY 722: Empirically Supported Treatments
Colorado State University. Number of times taught: 1
2008 Instructor, ECPY 649: Personality Assessment
University of Louisville. Number of times taught: 1
2007 Instructor, ECPY 694: The Scientific Pursuit of Happiness
University of Louisville. Number of times taught: 1
2007 Instructor, ECPY 680-01: Practicum in Counseling,
University of Louisville. Number of times taught: 1
2007 Instructor, ECPY 780-01: Field Study in Counseling,
University of Louisville. Number of times taught: 1
2006-2007 Instructor, ECPY 648: Cognitive Assessment,
University of Louisville. Number of times taught: 2
2006-2008 Instructor, ECPY 680: Practicum in Counseling Psychology: Assessment, University of Louisville. Number of times taught: 3
2006 Instructor (Freshman Seminar), PSY 1905: Developing Psychological Strengths, University of Minnesota. Number of times taught: 1.
2005 Instructor (graduate course), PSY 8503: Interviewing and Interventions, University of Minnesota. Number of times taught: 1
2005 Instructor (graduate course), PSY 8544: Advanced Research Seminar I: Vocational and Occupational Health Psychology, University of Minnesota. Number of times taught: 1
2004-2006 Instructor, PSY 3960: Developing Psychological Strengths, University of Minnesota. Number of times taught: 2
2001-2005 Instructor, PSY 3902: Major Project in Psychology, University of Minnesota. Number of times taught: 9
2003-2004 Guest Lecturer, for PSY 3301: Introduction to Cultural Psychology, University of Minnesota, “Culture and Well-Being.” Number of times taught: 2
2003 Teaching Assistant (for graduate course), PSY 8550: Intellectual Assessment: WAIS-III. Number of times taught: 1
2002 Teaching Assistant (for graduate course), PSY 8503: Interviewing and Interventions. Number of times taught: 1
2001-2002 Guest Lecturer, for PSY 1001: Introduction to Psychology, University of Minnesota, “Psychobiology of PTSD.” Number of times taught: 2
2000-2002 Discussion Section Leader, PSY 1001: Introduction to Psychology, University of Minnesota. Number of times taught: 4
1996-1997 Instructor, Leadership, University of Oregon. Number of times taught: 1
1995 Teaching Assistant, Crisis Intervention, University of Oregon. Number of times taught: 1
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2002 Certification, Preparing Future Faculty Retreat, University of Minnesota,
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2004-2005 Pre-Doctoral Intern. University of St. Thomas Counseling Center, St. Paul, MN. Counseled a diverse caseload, intervened with students in crisis. Assessed for alcohol and chemical dependence at the referral of the Office of the Dean of Students. Supervised advanced practicum trainees. Served as consultant and liaison to the Office of Student Affairs.
2002-2003 Practicum Intern, Boynton Mental Health Clinic, Minneapolis, MN. Counseled a diverse caseload of undergraduate and graduate students on an ongoing basis. Managed cases with psychiatrists and medical health professionals as needed.
2000-2002 Practicum Intern, Vocational Assessment Clinic, Minneapolis, MN. Delivered assessment-based vocational counseling to adult workers from the greater Minneapolis metropolitan area.
1997-2000 Student Assistance Counselor, Youth Contact, Hillsboro, OR. Sole source of individual, group, and family counseling services for a high school of 2,100 students. Served on the Student Services Team, responsible for decisions regarding modifications of student educational plans for disability reasons. Provided drug and alcohol and suicide-risk assessments of students to families and school administration.
1996-1997 Practicum Intern, Eugene Family Institute, Eugene, OR. Counseled a case load of between 4 and 10 clients weekly. Co-facilitated treatment group for sex offenders. Conducted individual, couples, and family modes of therapy.
1996 Practicum Trainee, DeBusk Memorial Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. Facilitated client progress on presenting problems including anger management and schizo-affective disorder.
1995-1996 Crisis Line Operator, University Crisis Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. Answered calls to crisis line and provided crisis counseling to callers with immediate needs.
1995 Habilitation Counselor, Individualized Living Arrangements, St. Paul, MN. Provided community-based support to individuals with mental illness and mental retardation.
1992-1995 Associate Program Manager, Focus Homes, Inc., St. Paul, MN. Developed behavior modification programs. Co-supervised 9 staff members. Served on Human Rights Committee.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
2008- Supervision of Practicum Trainees, Psychological Services Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
2004-2005 Supervision of Practicum Trainees, Personal Counseling and Testing Center, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN.
2003 Supervision of Graduate Counseling Students for experiential portion of “Basic Interviewing and Interviewing Skills,” University of Minnesota.
2001-present Supervision of Research Assistants, University of Minnesota.
2002 Teaching Assistant, “Introduction to Interviewing and Intervention,” University of Minnesota.
1996-1997 Graduate Coordinator, Freshman Interest Groups, University of Oregon.
1992-1995 Associate Program Manager, Focus Homes, Inc., St. Paul, MN.
CITATIONS IN POPULAR MEDIA
Positive Psychology News (December 25, 2008). “The Visitor: The “Positive Snowball” Effect” story features my research in collaboration with Todd Kashdan.
Journal and Courier (May 14, 2008). “Searching for meaning -- does your life have it?” feature story on my research
Positive Psychology News Daily (October 25, 2007). “Aristotle vs. Aristippus: Were they both right?” includes coverage of my research
University of Louisville University News (May 21, 2007). “Be Nice, Feel Good,” feature story on my research
Health: Body & Mind, The News International (May 8, 2007). “Doing Good can Make You Feel Good,” Health Update on my research
The Economic Times (India) (May 8, 2007). “When the Minority Vote is Right,” Editorial concerning my research
Reality Sandwich (May 7, 2007). “Recipe for Happiness,” story on my research
Hindustan Times (India) (May 7, 2007). “Goodness Gracious Them,” Editorial concerning my research
LiveScience (May 3, 2007). “Study: Doing Good Makes You Feel Good,” feature story on my research. Covered by FoxNews.com, MSNBC.com, Yahoo! News, World News Network.com, The Times of India, Network Therapy.com, The Siasat Daily (India), Khoa Hoc.com (Vietnam), KuwaitSamachar.com (Kuwait), EIN News.com, Morning Paper.com, Digital Journal.com
WKRD 790 AM (September, 2006). Provided interview on depression, suicide, and men.
CAPS Connect (April, 2006). Electronic newsletter for the Christian Association for Psychological Studies featured the Meaning in Life Questionnaire.
University of Minnesota Moment (March, 2006). College of Liberal Arts featured my research on meaning in life.
Gallileu (April, 2005). Meaning in Life Questionnaire included for online subscribers.
DSA Connect (March, 2005). Article for parents on using humor to connect with children home from college.
Global Village News (January, 2004). Cited my research on meaning in life and 9/11.
Good News Network (October, 2002). Cited my research on meaning in life and 9/11.
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