Dr. Dan Mcadams

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Biography

Dan McAdams is the Henry Wade Rogers Professor at Northwestern University in the Department of Psychology. His research predominantly focuses on narrative psychology and the life-story model of human identity, exploring themes of generativity and adult development. McAdams is known for his work dissecting the narratives that define human lives, with a particular interest in concepts such as power, intimacy, redemption, modernity, and autobiographical memory. He has been influential in the understanding of psychological biography and its implications for identity formation.

Research Interests

Narrative Psychology Life-Story Model Human Identity Generativity Adult Development Autobiographical Memory Psychological Biography

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.