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Lia Daniels is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. She earned her PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Manitoba in 2008. A dedicated mentor to graduate students, she has been recognized with several awards, including the GSA Graduate Student Supervisor Award in 2017 and the Faculty of Education Graduate Student Teaching Award in 2018. Professor Daniels directs the Alberta Consortium for Motivation and Emotion (ACME) and conducts research on motivation and emotions in achievement contexts. Her SSHRC-funded research investigates the antecedents and impacts of motivation emotions across various settings. Her work primarily employs quantitative methodologies and is informed by theories such as Control-Value Theory, Attribution Theory, and Self-Determination Theory. In addition to her research, she teaches multiple courses in Educational Psychology, focusing on topics ranging from child and adolescent development to achievement motivation. Professor Daniels is committed to understanding and enhancing adaptive motivation in educational, work, and therapeutic contexts, and is accepting MEd and PhD students in Fall 2026.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Professor in the Faculty of Education, focusing on Educational Psychology and research in motivation and emotion.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management