Daniel N. McIntosh
Professor
Dean Emeritus
What I do
I teach courses, work with students, and conduct research in social psychology, with a focus on emotions and the psychology of religion.
Specialization(s)
Emotion, Coping, Religion, Spirituality, Social Psychology, Affective Science, Psychology
Professional Biography
I am a social psychologist whose research and teaching focus on emotions, coping, and the psychology of religion using a variety of methods and populations.
I became fascinated by the interaction of the mind and body while earning my BA at the University of Denver (DU). After completing my PhD at the University of Michigan, I joined the faculty of the department of psychology at DU in 1992. After promotion to full professor in 2007, I served as Director of the University’s Honors Program between 2008 and 2012, was chair of the Department of Psychology from 2012 to 2014, and was Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences from 2014 to 2021. I then returned to full-time teaching and research. You can read more about my current projects and our lab at the Mind and Body Lab link above.
Degree(s)
- Ph.D., Psychology, University of Michigan, 1992
- MA, Psychology, University of Michigan, 1989
- BA, Psychology, University of Denver, 1987
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology
- Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Research
I study emotions, coping, and the psychology of religion using a variety of methods, including psychophysiological, survey, experimental, and qualitative. I also lead the Mind and Body Lab at the University of Denver. In the MAB Lab, we explore the ways in which thinking, feeling, and moving are connected to psychological and social functioning. In particular we focus on embodied emotion and cognition, religion and spirituality, and well-being. We take a social psychological and affective science perspective to understand psychological processes involved as people act on and engage with the world.
Areas of Research
Featured Publications
For featured publications from Dr. McIntosh, see Mind and Body Lab publications.
Awards
- Dean Emeritus, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Denver
- William T. Driscoll Master Educator Award, University of Denver
- United Methodist Church University Scholar/Teacher of the Year, University of Denver
- Outstanding Faculty Award, Center for Multicultural Excellence, University of Denver
- Excellence in Education Award, Disability Services & Center for Academic Resources, University of Denver
Graduate Mentorship
Dr. McIntosh will be reviewing applications for fall 2025 admission.
