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Daryl R. Van Tongeren Ph.D.

About

Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Hope College. He completed his Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. He was named a 2016 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Rising Star. More recently, he was named a Fellow of the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) and a Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR). He has 150 scientific publications on meaning in life, religion, and virtues, and his work has been supported by numerous external grants. He enjoys running marathons, completing triathlons, cooking, reading, and hiking the dunes of Lake Michigan.

Recent Posts
Once Religious, Always Religious?
Have you walked away from religion, but feel like you can't shake it? Research suggests you're not alone. Most people still act and feel religious, even after leaving the faith.
How to Become More Humble
We need humility now more than ever. How can you build this important character trait? Here are three easy steps to begin the journey.
Doing Good Makes Life Meaningful

How putting the needs of others may make your life more meaningful

How putting the needs of others may make your life more meaningful

Dealing with Difficult Family during the Holidays

What are ways that you can turn this holiday season into one that you'll remember, for all the right reasons?

What are ways that you can turn this holiday season into one that you'll remember, for all the right reasons?

Making Relationships Work

Close relationships are important features of life. How can we make them work?

Close relationships are important features of life. How can we make them work?

Meaning Goes to the Movies

Why are movies like 'Fault in Our Stars' and 'The Hunger Games' so appealing?

Why are movies like 'Fault in Our Stars' and 'The Hunger Games' so appealing?