Ann M. Merriwether

Ann M. Merriwether is an Instructor in the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University, affiliated with Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses on the Psychology of Women and the Psychology and Culture of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood. Her research focuses on body image, reproductive health attitudes, and sexual socialization, often collaborating with scholars like Monique Ward, Allison Caruthers, and Justin Garcia. She has studied over 1,500 college students to explore intersections of body image, sexual behavior, and media influences, alongside evolutionary perspectives on sexual attitudes.

Education: PhD, MA, and BA in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University.

• Awards: Harpur College Teaching Award, Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Research collaborations include projects on reproductive health and media impacts, with recent work analyzing evolutionary explanations for sexual behaviors. No specific grants or labs are detailed in the provided information.