Dr. Geoffrey Cohen

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Professor Geoffrey Cohen's research examines the processes that shape people's sense of belonging and the implications of these processes for social problems. He investigates the significant threats to belonging and self-integrity that individuals face in various settings, including schools, workplaces, and healthcare environments. Cohen emphasizes the importance of strategies that create inclusive spaces for people from different walks of life. His academic work has been inspired by the notion that understanding something is intertwined with the desire to change it. He authored the forthcoming book, 'Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides,' which will be published by Norton in September 2022. His research aims to develop theory-driven, rigorously tested intervention strategies that further understanding of the underlying psychological processes affecting social problems. Cohen employs diverse methodologies in his work, including laboratory experiments and longitudinal studies, to address critical issues such as group identity and achievement disparities, hiring discrimination, and the psychology of closed-mindedness. He is affiliated with both the Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

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