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Maurice Elias

Professor of Psychology
Ph.D. University of Connecticut
M.A. University of Connecticut
B.A. Queens College
melias@rci.rutgers.edu
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RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Clinical, school and community psychology particularly in the area of children, adolescents and families
  • Design and evaluation of preventive interventions
  • Social, cognitive and behavioral competence
  • Emotional intelligence.

PUBLICATIONS

Kress, J.S. & Elias, M.J. (2000). Infusing community psychology and religion: Themes from an action-research project in Jewish identity development. Journal of Community Psychology, 28(2), 187-198.

Elias, M.J. & Weissberg, R.P. (2000). Primary prevention: Education approaches to enhance social and emotional learning. Journal of School Health, 70(5), 186-190.

Elias, M.J., Bruene-Butler, L., Blum, L. & Schuyler, T. (2000). Voices from the field: Identifying and overcoming roadblocks to carrying out programs in social and emotional learning/emotional intelligence. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 11(2), 253-272.

Zins, J., Elias, M.J., Greenberg, M. & Kline-Pruett, M. (2000). Promoting quality implementation in prevention programs. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 11(2), 173-174.

Graczyk, P., Matjasko, J., Weissberg, R., Greenberg, M., Elias, M.J. & Zins, J. (2000). The role of the Collaborative to Advance Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) in supporting the implementation of quality school-based prevention programs. Journal of Education and Psychological Consultation, 11(1), 3-6.

Zins, J., Elias, M.J., Greenberg, M. & Kline-Pruett, M. (2000). Increasing implementation success in prevention programs. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 11(1), 3-6.

Hunter, L. & Elias, M.J. (1999). Interracial friendships, multicultural sensitivity and social competence: How are they related? Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 20(4), 551-573.

Elias, M.J., Lantieri, L., Patti, J. & Walberg, H. (1999, May 19). Violence is preventable: Looking past Columbine. Education Week, (October), 18-20.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (1979)
Professor, Department of Psychology
Field Supervisor, Psychological Clinic, Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology
Joint Faculty Member, Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology
Adjunct Professor, Center of Alcohol Studies
University of Medicine & Dentistry Adjunct Associate
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
State of Connecticut (1978-1979) - Prevention Planning Consultant, Department of Children & Youth Services
The Children’s Village, Dobbs Ferry, NY (1976-1977) - Intern, Clinical Psychology
Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life - Contributing Faculty