Ethan Kross Explained

Ethan Kross is an American experimental psychologist, neuroscientist and writer, who specializes in emotion regulation.[1] He is a professor of psychology and management at the University of Michigan and director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory there.[1] Kross lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2]

Early life and education

Kross was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a PhD in psychology from Columbia University, and a post-doctoral fellowship in social-affective neuroscience.[3]

Career

Since 2008, Kross has been at the University of Michigan, where he is now a professor of psychology and management.[3] [1] He founded the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory at the university and is its director.[3] [1] He studies the science of introspection,[1] "the silent conversations people have with themselves: internal dialogues that powerfully influence how they live their lives."[2]

A study by Kross and Philippe Verduyn of Leuven University in Belgium has shown that the more a person uses Facebook, the less satisfied they are with life.[4] [5] Other research by Kross and a colleague found that "the way that we process negative experiences can help reset that behavior." They found that when remembering a past experience, if people use self-distancing techniques—psychologically distancing themselves from a situation that is happening to them—"their stress levels and physical health indicators improved, and they were also better able to solve problems and resolve conflicts."[6]

Personal life

Kross lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife and two daughters.[3]

Publications

Notes and References

  1. News: Elizabeth. Bernstein. 2021-01-17. How to Stop the Negative Chatter in Your Head. Wall Street Journal. 5 January 2021. 0099-9660.
  2. Web site: 2021-01-17. Turn it down: how to silence your inner voice. 16 January 2021. The Guardian.
  3. Web site: 2021-01-17. About Ethan Kross.
  4. News: 2021-01-17. Get a life!. The Economist. 16 August 2013. 0013-0613.
  5. Maria. Konnikova. 2021-01-17. How Facebook Makes Us Unhappy. The New Yorker. 10 September 2013 .
  6. News: Kristin. Wong. 2021-01-17. What to Do When You Can't Catch a Break. The New York Times. 11 November 2020. 0362-4331.