Andrew Simon

Biography

As a social/organizational psychologist, he studies how people behave in work settings. To do this, he travels to and immerses himself in the environment of those he is studying. His research projects have involved a variety of different organizations, including those in government, business, education, and the non-profit sector. Some projects have involved small, local organizations, such as a Manhattan-based agency committed to improving social justice. Other projects have included national and international organizations, such as a Ugandan NGO that provides healthcare and education to women and children. When studying an organization, he focuses on the actions of leaders and the ways people behave in groups. His goals are to contribute to the general understanding of organizational behavior and to share my findings with those he is studying so they may benefit from the insights acquired during the research process. He maintains a second line of inquiry in sports psychology. Here, his primary focus is on psychological skill-building. He studies the various ways competitive athletes deal with anxiety and engage in goal-setting to improve performance. He has advised athletes across a range of sports, including those on Seton Hall University teams. His research extends to non-competitive athletes as well. Among those seeking fitness for health and well-being, He is interested in the reasons people find it challenging to start and maintain an exercise program. Within the Psychology Department, my primary teaching responsibilities include Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Sports Psychology. Additionally, he teaches Journey of Transformation as part of the University Core.

Research Interest

Psychological skill-building