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Elias Porter

American psychologist

Died when: 73 years 346 days (887 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

Elias Hull Porter (1914 – December 13, 1987) was an American psychologist.While at the University of Chicago Porter was a peer of other notable American psychologists, including Carl Rogers, Thomas Gordon, Abraham Maslow and Will Schutz.

His work at Ohio State University and later at the University of Chicago contributed to Rogers’ development of client-centered therapy.

Porter's primary contributions to the field of psychology were in the areas of non-directive approaches, relationship awareness theory and psychometric tests.

His career included military, government, business and clinical settings.


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