Jessica Hartnett

Jessica Hartnett is an Associate Professor of Applied Statistics and Psychology at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Social/Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Northern Illinois University and a B.S. in Psychology from Penn State University.13

Academic Focus

Hartnett's teaching primarily revolves around statistics, where she conducts multiple sections each semester, both on-campus and online. Her goal is to enhance the teaching of statistics to psychology majors through engaging resources and innovative methods.1 In addition to statistics, she teaches courses in Social Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Motivation and Emotion.1

Research Interests

Her research interests include:

• Affective forecasting
• The fading affect bias
• Positive psychology
• Research methodology

Hartnett has contributed to various academic publications and serves as a consulting editor for journals such as the Journal of Social Psychology and Psychological Reports.14 She co-authored a book titled Pollyanna's Revenge, which discusses positive psychology and cognition.12

Professional Affiliations

She is an active member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, indicating her commitment to advancing pedagogical practices in psychology education.1

Personal Interests

Outside of her academic pursuits, Hartnett enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, exploring nature in Erie, PA, and reading science fiction/fantasy literature.1

For more detailed insights into her work, you can find her profiles on platforms like LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar.542