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Amanda Forest, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on social psychology, particularly how communication styles, self-esteem, and emotional expression impact romantic relationships and social support dynamics. She holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo.
- Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Waterloo
Her research interests include the role of self-disclosure, partner responsiveness, and social media in relationship processes. She has explored topics such as how expressing negativity can enhance support from romantic partners, the effects of positive expressivity in negative contexts, and the interplay between self-esteem and intimacy-building behaviors.
Her recent work emphasizes the psychological mechanisms underlying relationship quality, including shared reality, gratitude dynamics, and instrumentality in goal achievement. Notable articles include studies on gender stereotypes in STEM education and the impact of social networks on relationship decisions.
- Awards: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring (2023), Fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology, and multiple early-career recognitions including the Warren Ober Award (2013).
She advises graduate students Emily O'Brien and Kirby Sigler. Her research lab, the Pitt Relationship Processes Lab, investigates interpersonal dynamics across contexts, from online interactions to romantic partnerships.
