American psychologist, neuroscientist and writer
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]
