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Dylan Selterman Ph.D.

About

Dylan Selterman, Ph.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. He received his doctorate degree in social/health psychology from Stony Brook University in 2011. He teaches undergraduate courses and conducts research on a variety of topics personality traits, happiness, interpersonal relationships, morality/ethics, game theory, political psychology, and more. Dr. Selterman has published original research in Social Psychological and Personality Science, Personality and Individual Differences, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Journal of Sex Research, Personal Relationships, Motivation and Emotion, and Attachment and Human Development. Dylan has contributed over 50 articles to Luvze (formerly known as Science of Relationships) and was the former Editor-In-Chief of The Inquisitive Mind. He serves on the board of the International Association for Relationships Research and serves on the editorial board for Personal Relationships and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. For more on the "tragedy of the commons" extra credit exercise that went viral, read his pieces in The Washington Post, The Conversation, National Geographic, and The Baltimore Sun. Dylan volunteers for Citizens Climate Lobby and practices mindfulness meditation. He co-hosts the podcast A Bit More Complicated with Manny Galvan. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, daughter, and 2 cats.

Recent Posts
Racial Colorblindness Is Multifaceted

There are three facets of having a colorblind approach to race, and some are positive. Emphasizing similarity and equality in schools can lead to positive outcomes.

There are three facets of having a colorblind approach to race, and some are positive. Emphasizing similarity and equality in schools can lead to positive outcomes.

Mismeasuring Racial Colorblindness

We're still debating the best ways to combat racism. Psychological science offers some clues to lead us in the right direction.

We're still debating the best ways to combat racism. Psychological science offers some clues to lead us in the right direction.

Are Dreams Actually Subconscious? Maybe Not

Many people believe dreams to be "subconscious," but dreams are accessible to our conscious minds, just like the thoughts and feelings we have while awake.

Many people believe dreams to be "subconscious," but dreams are accessible to our conscious minds, just like the thoughts and feelings we have while awake.

More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health

Many believe social media is bad for teens' mental health. But a new study shows that when they used more social media, they did not experience anxiety or depression.

Many believe social media is bad for teens' mental health. But a new study shows that when they used more social media, they did not experience anxiety or depression.

Why Do People Even Use Social Media?

If you want to know why people use social media, self-determination theory provides some clues.

If you want to know why people use social media, self-determination theory provides some clues.

Why People Who Love Their Partners Still Cheat

New research shows that people who have affairs often feel little moral regret, and feel love towards their spouses. Read on to learn more about this study.

New research shows that people who have affairs often feel little moral regret, and feel love towards their spouses. Read on to learn more about this study.