Research Papers & Academic Writing
Scholarship on the Emotional, Existential, and Social Forces That Shape Human Life
Psychological research should do more than inform — it should illuminate.
This body of work examines the emotional, existential, and cultural forces shaping how we live and relate — through the lens of psychological theory and evidence-based inquiry. Each publication reflects a commitment to rigor, relevance, and reach, offering scholarship that speaks not just to the academy, but to the world we’re all trying to understand.
Why Maslow’s Pyramid No Longer Fits: Psychological Integration in a Fragmented World
Maslow’s hierarchy shaped psychology for decades—but does it still fit today’s emotional reality? This blog explores a new integrative framework that replaces upward striving with inward coherence, offering a more accurate model of growth for an age defined by burnout, meaning crises, and identity fragmentation.