Author Archives: Laura Akers, Ph.D.

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About Laura Akers, Ph.D.

I'm a research psychologist at Oregon Research Institute, and I'm writing a book about meta-narratives, the powerful collective stories we share about who we are and where we're headed. My interests include beliefs and worldviews, ethics, motivation, and relationships, both among humans and between humans and the natural world.

What Americans believe: World Beliefs Survey, part one

Posted on 8 December 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

It’s high time I fulfilled my commitment to the people who completed my online World Beliefs survey and let people know what I learned in my dissertation research. (Thanks, again, to all of my friends, friends of friends, and helpful … Continue reading →

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Is every story a journey?

Posted on 25 November 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

On a refreshingly cloudy afternoon last July, I faced the last big hurdle in earning my Ph.D. in psychology: “defending” my dissertation. People in other departments, at other universities, tell me this can be a grueling event, but my department … Continue reading →

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“Salutations,” said the voice.

Posted on 10 November 2012 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

Welcome to my new blog!  I’m planning to use this space to work on ideas for my writing projects, and I hope that some of you will take the time to share your thoughts with me in return.  Thanks for … Continue reading →

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