Teri Terigele

Teri Terigele is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Sewanee: The University of the South. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Central University of Finance & Economics, an M.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas.

Education:

• B.S., Psychology, Central University of Finance & Economics
• M.S., Journalism and Mass Communication, Iowa State University
• Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Kansas

Her research focuses on media effects, social identities, power dynamics, and intergroup interactions, particularly in intercultural contexts between the US and East Asia. She explores how mediated and personal contact can foster intergroup understanding, with a focus on narratives and equity for marginalized communities.

Her scholarship emphasizes global equity, media representation, and cross-cultural communication. Recent publications address social media's role in intergroup attitudes during crises, family communication in Chinese culture, and open access in feminist publishing.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: Collaborates with students on media, culture, and psychology intersections. No grants mentioned in the text.