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Richard Ryan

Professor of Psychology and Education
Arts, Sciences, and Engineering

Department of Clinical And Social Sciences In Psychology

Areas of expertise: Motivation, personality, psychotherapy, well-being, materialism, education and video games

Press contact:
Susan Hagen
susan.hagen@rochester.edu
585.276.4061

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Solution to many a problem: Take a walk
September 03, 2013

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Hemingway, Thoreau, Jefferson and the Virtues of a Good Long Walk | Arianna Huffington
August 29, 2013

Examiner.com
Testimonials, Reviews, Accolades
July 21, 2013

The Huffington Post
We Will Not Retreat in Fear: Anti-Gay Hate Crimes Spark Outrage, Sorrow and Rallying Cries
May 22, 2013

Huffington Post
After Being Laid Off, Vonita Murray Discovered Her True Passion, And Runs To Lead By Example (VIDEO)
May 10, 2013

Sacramento Examiner
UC Davis faculty in the news as gay marriage and anti-hate crime experts (Video)
March 26, 2013

PrisonPlanet
People are willing to torture others if ordered to do so by authority figures
March 15, 2013

UPI.com
Shunning goes both ways
March 11, 2013

Huffington Post
Ostracizing Others Hurts As Much As Being Excluded Ourselves, Study Finds
March 10, 2013

LiveScience.com
Bullies Hurt By Their Own Cruelty
March 05, 2013

Daily Mail
Giving someone the cold shoulder is as painful to you as it is to them, researchers claim
March 05, 2013

Innovations Report
'Mean girls' be warned: Ostracism cuts both ways
March 05, 2013

Huffington Post
Barbara Bruno: NFL Draft Preparation: Put Your Money Where Your Mindset Is
March 03, 2013

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House Hunt: See Why Fridays are the Best Day to List Your Home for Sale
February 14, 2013

Yahoo! Canada
The Best Day to List a Home Is…
February 07, 2013

Wall Street Journal
The Best Day to List a Home Is…
February 07, 2013

Wired News
How 'Gamification' Can Make Your Customer Service Worse
November 14, 2012

Globe and Mail
When we're at our best
November 12, 2012

The Wall Street Journal
Some Don't Live to Earn, but Earn to Live
November 08, 2012

NorthernLife.ca
A little fresh air
November 05, 2012

Calgary Herald
As winter nears, push away the dread and celebrate what we've got
October 02, 2012

Click2Houston.com
Backpacking for the mind, body and soul
August 15, 2012

CNN
Backpacking for the mind, body and soul
August 15, 2012

BBC News
Out at the office: Loud and proud?
July 03, 2012

Canada Globe and Mail
Can homophobia sometimes mask same-sex desire? - The Globe and Mail
May 01, 2012

Slate
Homo Say What?
April 30, 2012

The Atlantic
Study of the Day: Strict Parenting and Same-Sex Urges Lead to Homophobia
April 18, 2012

CBS News
Homophobia may reveal denial of own same-sex attraction, study suggests
April 10, 2012

The Huffington Post
Homophobes Gay? Study Ties Anti-Gay Outlook To Homosexuality, Authoritarian Parenting
April 09, 2012

USA Today
Study examines the roots of homophobia
April 09, 2012

The Sunday Times
Should you reward your child for A grades?
April 01, 2012

Business World Online
Buying happiness
November 06, 2011

MSN
Give Fear the Finger
September 13, 2011

Montreal Gazette
Coming out can still be a challenging process
July 27, 2011

Montreal Gazette
Coming out can still be a challenging process
July 27, 2011

ABC News
Gray and Gay: Closeted Psychiatrist Comes Out After 40 Years
July 08, 2011

ABC News
Coming Out: Accepting Environment Affects Happiness
June 30, 2011

MCV
Support for coming out
June 28, 2011

Passport Magazine (blog)
Support From Others Helps with Coming-Out Process
June 23, 2011

The Huffington Post
Two Studies on Gays Coming Out...or Not
June 22, 2011

Davenport KWQC
Support is key to 'coming out' process for gay people
June 21, 2011

Los Angeles Times
'It gets better,' but only if you're in a supportive environment, study finds
June 21, 2011

ABC News
Halfway Out: Why Many Stay Closeted in the Workplace
June 20, 2011

informIT
Choosing to Perform Well
May 23, 2011

MAARS News (blog)
Study: Beautiful people cash in on their looks
March 30, 2011

USA Today
Study: Beautiful people cash in on their looks
March 29, 2011

The Wall Street Journal
Is Happiness Overrated?
March 16, 2011

Caledon Enterprise
Brighten up your mood this winter
February 17, 2011

Rochester City Newspaper
PSYCHOLOGY: Cracking the mystery of motivation
December 08, 2010

TIME
To Keep Willpower from Flagging, Remember the F-Word: 'Fun'
October 22, 2010

ScienceWatch
Richard Ryan on the Many Applications of Self-Determination Theory
August 03, 2010

The Capital
Achieving Happiness: Showing kindness brings happiness
April 11, 2010

The Wall Street Journal
More Than a Paycheck
February 01, 2010

USA Today
There's a reason you're happiest on weekends
January 12, 2010

NPR
'Drive' Not Always Explained By Rewards
January 04, 2010

Scientific American
The Moral Call of the Wild
December 01, 2009

Yahoo! Finance
Money & Happiness
June 04, 2009

U.S. News & World Report
Happiness Has Nothing to Do with Wealth
June 04, 2009

ABC News
Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness
May 23, 2009

ScienCentral
Money vs. Happiness
May 15, 2009

Newsday
AIG and the roots of greed and anger
March 22, 2009

Science News
Gamers crave control and competence, not carnage
February 14, 2009

Forbes
Game, Not Gore, Keeps Video Players Playing
January 16, 2009

Christian Science Monitor
Why your happiness matters to the planet
July 22, 2008

New York Times
A Fear That the Market’s Watchdog Is Losing Its Bite
April 08, 2008

MSNBC
Doing Good Can Make You Feel Good
May 04, 2007

Washington Post
Why Video Games May Be Hard to Give Up
January 15, 2007

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