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Jerome L. Singer (1924-2019).

Scott Barry Kaufman1, George A Bonanno2

  • 1Barnard College, Columbia University.

The American Psychologist
|March 31, 2022
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Jerome L. Singer pioneered research on daydreaming, demonstrating its positive social and creative functions. His work established the foundation for modern studies of stream of consciousness and mind wandering.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • Jerome L. Singer (1924-2019) conducted over 50 years of research on consciousness and daydreaming.
  • His work challenged the view of daydreaming as pathological, highlighting its positive social and creative roles.
  • Singer is recognized as "the father of daydreaming" for his foundational contributions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To memorialize the significant contributions of Jerome L. Singer to the fields of psychology and consciousness studies.
  • To highlight Singer's pioneering research on stream of consciousness, mind wandering, and daydreaming.
  • To underscore the impact of his work in reframing daydreaming as a beneficial human experience.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal research spanning over five decades.

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  • Clinical psychology and psychoanalytic practice.
  • Academic research appointments at City University and Yale University.
  • Collaboration on "decoupled attention" studies and directing Yale's Family TV Research and Consultation Center.

    • Main Results:

    • Established daydreaming as a pervasive and functional aspect of human experience.
    • Laid the groundwork for contemporary research into stream of consciousness and mind wandering.
    • Demonstrated the positive social and creative functions associated with daydreaming.

    Conclusions:

    • Jerome L. Singer's research fundamentally advanced the understanding of human consciousness and cognition.
    • His legacy continues to influence contemporary studies on mind wandering and the psychology of daydreaming.
    • Singer's work validated the importance of exploring subjective experience in psychological research.