Professor Morfei's research interests have previously focused on adult self-development, with a particular emphasis on midlife adults and their concern for the next generation. Her most recent work reflects her own generative concern for her students and for the planet that they will inherit. Her current scholarship and teaching are focused on applying psychological concepts to change environmentally destructive behavior and to promote sustainability at Wells College.

Education:
1989     B.A. Wells College
1994     M.S. Syracuse University
1997     Ph.D. Syracuse University

Select Publications:
Morfei, M.Z. “Applied Psychology: Service Learning to Address Campus Sustainability.” Paper presented at the second biennial conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, November, 2008.

Morfei, M.Z. “The Greening of Wells.” The Express, XXIV.2 (2008). 31.

Morfei, M.Z., Hooker, K., Carpenter, J., Mix, C., & Blakely, E. (2004). “Agentic and communal generative behavior in four areas of adult life: Implications for psychological well being.” Journal of Adult Development 11:1, 55-58.

Morfei, M.Z., Hooker, K., Fiese, B.H., & Cordeiro, A. (2001) . “Continuity and change in parenting possible selves: A longitudinal follow-up.” Basic and Applied Social Psychology 23, 217-23.

Courses Taught:
General Psychology
Child Development
Forensic Psychology
Social Psychology
Environmental Problems and Human Behavior
Adult Development and Aging
Senior Seminar in Psychology

Last updated: 1/20/2009