Rate My Professor Jonathan Friedel

Jonathan E. Friedel, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Georgia Southern University, a position he has held since 2020 on the Statesboro campus. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida, Master of Science in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas in 2011, and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Utah State University in 2016, with a dissertation titled 'An examination of how qualitatively different delayed outcomes are discounted.' Prior to joining Georgia Southern, Friedel worked as a Research Psychologist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Health Effects Laboratory Division from September 2016 to July 2020. His academic trajectory reflects a strong foundation in experimental psychology and behavior analysis, complemented by practical experience in occupational safety research.

Friedel's primary research interests lie in decision making and data analytic practices within experimental psychology and behavior analysis. His basic research explores behavioral economics processes, including delay discounting and demand analyses. Translational efforts examine factors influencing safety-related decisions, such as avoiding texting while driving or using appropriate personal protective equipment in workplaces. He also develops analytic tools for time-series data and small-n experimental designs, employing traditional statistical methods like random effects models alongside simulation-based approaches such as Monte Carlo simulations. Friedel has contributed to 37 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles in prominent journals. Notable publications include 'Clarifications for calculating area under the curve for discounting data: A primer and technical report' (2025, Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior), 'Establishment-level safety analytics: a scoping review' (2024, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics), 'Factors Affecting Medical Residents' Decisions to Work after Call' (2024, Journal of Patient Safety), 'Second opinions: Do otolaryngologist demographics matter?' (2024, American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery), and 'A hierarchical cluster analysis of young drivers based on their perceived risk and frequency of texting while driving' (2023, Journal of Safety Research). His work advances understanding in behavioral economics, occupational safety, and quantitative methods. Friedel serves as faculty advisor for the Psi Chi chapter on the Statesboro campus and participates in the university's Strategic Planning Committee.