Judith Rodin

Judith Rodin is an influential American psychologist and academic known for her work in health psychology and behavioral medicine. She served as the president of the Rockefeller Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania, where she was the first woman to hold that position. Rodin's research focuses on how psychological factors influence physical health, particularly in aging and chronic illness. She advocates for the importance of personal agency and self-efficacy in improving health outcomes, emphasizing that individuals can significantly affect their own well-being through their choices and behaviors. Her contributions have advanced the understanding of mind-body connections in health.