Tim Curran

Tim Curran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Media at Utah State University, where he teaches courses in interpersonal, health, and family communication, as well as quantitative research methods. His office is located in Logan (MAIN 210), and he holds office hours on Wednesdays from 3:00–4:15 PM and by appointment.

Dr. Curran earned his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 2017 and his M.A. from the University of Montana in 2014. His academic journey has focused on understanding communication dynamics within families and their broader psychological impacts.

His research centers on health and family communication, communication theory, and interpersonal processes. He investigates how family communication environments shape psychological health across generations, including relational schema, family conflict, social skills development, and mental well-being. Recent work explores racial attitudes, critical consciousness, and pandemic-related social behaviors within familial contexts.

The trend in his recent publications (2023–2024) reflects a strong focus on family-based communication patterns, intergenerational transmission of racial ideologies, and the psychosocial effects of social interaction during public health crises. His work spans disciplines such as psychology, public health, and social justice, often employing quantitative methodologies.

Although no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his research has been published in top-tier journals including Communication Monographs, Health Communication, and Journal of Family Communication.

Dr. Curran advises students in communication research, particularly in health and family domains, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of external grants or funded projects in the available information. He contributes to academic training through teaching advanced topics such as quantitative research methods.

There is no information available about laboratories, research teams, or collaborative research groups led by Dr. Curran.