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Meliksah Demir, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  
B.A., Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (2002)
M.A., Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (May, 2004)
Ph. D., Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (May, 2007)
Professional Interests

Dr. Demir’s main research focuses on the relationship between friendship quality and happiness in different age groups (e.g., emerging adults). Dr. Demir is also interested in understanding how certain best friendships become an attachment bond over the years.
His other research interests include: identity formation, personality, attachment, romantic relationships, perceived mattering, friendship motivation and need satisfaction in close relationships.

Recent publications

• Demir, M. (in press). Sweetheart, you really make me happy: Romantic relationship
quality and personality as predictors of happiness among emerging adults. Journal of Happiness Studies.
• Demir, M., Ozdemir, M., & Weitekamp, L.A. (in press). Looking to happy tomorrows
with friends: Best and close friendships as they predict happiness. Journal of Happiness Studies.
• Demir, M., & Urberg, K., A. (2004). Friendship and adjustment among adolescents.
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology,88, 68-82. (Special Issue on Friendships in Childhood and Adolescence).

Undergadaute/Graduate Courses

Dr. Demir will be teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology and introductory psychology.

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