Rate My Professor Jonathan Gore

Jonathan Gore is Associate Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University, where he has served since 2005. He earned his B.S. from the University of Michigan, M.S. from Iowa State University, and Ph.D. in social psychology from Iowa State University. In his leadership role as Associate Chair, Gore contributes to the department's administration and academic programs. He is also recognized for his commitment to undergraduate research and mentoring, having previously directed the Office of Undergraduate Research at EKU. His research specializations include self-concept, motivation, culture, and social and cultural psychology, with a particular emphasis on relational autonomy, goal pursuit processes, and cultural influences on behavior and well-being.

Gore has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, advancing knowledge in social psychology. Key publications include 'Relational mechanisms in the goal pursuit process' (Personal Relationships, 2018, with Hester, Spegal, Kavanaugh, and Nakai), 'Pursuing goals for us: Relationally-autonomous reasons in long-term goal pursuit' (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2006, with Cross), 'Mother-daughter communication and health: A cross-cultural comparison' (International Journal of Women’s Health, 2018, with Frederick and Ramkissoon), 'Standing on shaky ground and living in the now: How resource amount and stability are linked to time orientation' (Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 2018), and 'The role of self-construal in child-rearing: A physical-relational comparison' (Psychological Studies, 2023, with Rivera). His scholarship has been cited nearly 2,000 times, underscoring its influence. Gore has received notable awards, such as the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (April 2023), the University Fellows Award from Eastern Kentucky University (August 2017), and the Advisor EMI Award from the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (January 2013). He serves as Executive Editor of the Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship and is a member of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, further demonstrating his contributions to the academic community through editorial roles and professional affiliations.