Dan P. McAdams
Dan P. McAdams is the Henry Wade Rogers Professor of Psychology and Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University.
A leading personality psychologist, he specializes in narrative identity — how people construct life stories to shape their sense of self.
His notable works include The Redemptive Self: Stories Americans Live By (2006), exploring redemption themes in American life narratives, and The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump: A Psychological Reckoning (2020), a psychological profile of Trump's personality.
His research has significantly advanced understanding of personality development, identity formation, and the role of storytelling in human life.
