Ed Diener

Ed Diener (born 1946) is an American psychologist, professor, and author. He is noted for his research over the past thirty years on happiness, subjective well-being, and life satisfaction. Diener is a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and the University of Utah, and a senior scientist for the Gallup Organization.

Early life and education

Diener was born in 1946 in Glendale, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from California State University, Fresno, in 1968. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in personality psychology from the University of Washington in 1974.

Career

Diener began his career as a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, where he taught for 34 years. He is currently a professor at the University of Virginia and the University of Utah, and a senior scientist for the Gallup Organization.

Diener's research focuses on the measurement of well-being; temperament and personality influences on well-being; income and well-being; and cultural influences on well-being. He has published over 300 scholarly articles and has authored several books on the subject of happiness and subjective well-being.

Awards and recognition

Diener has received numerous awards and recognition for his work. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. He has also received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science.

Personal life

Diener is married to Carol Diener, and they have five children. His son, Robert Biswas-Diener, is also a noted psychologist and researcher in the field of happiness and subjective well-being.

See also

• Positive psychology
• Subjective well-being
• Life satisfaction

External links

• Official website