Amy T. Galloway

Dr. Amy T. Galloway is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University. She leads the Eating and Feeding Lab, where her research examines eating behavior across the lifespan, with a focus on developmental and contextual factors including parental feeding practices, socioeconomic position, and culture.

Her educational background includes:

• NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2000-2003) in Developmental Psychology at Penn State
• Ph.D. (1998) in Biopsychology from the University of Georgia
• Certificate (1996) in Conservation Ecology & Sustainable Development from the University of Georgia
• M.S. (1994) in Animal Behavior from Bucknell University
• B.A. (1991) in Psychology from Furman University

Dr. Galloway's research centers on the development of eating behavior from infancy through adulthood. Key interests include early infant feeding approaches, the development of food preferences and picky eating, normal and disordered eating patterns, parent-child food interactions, and community food systems. Her work integrates developmental psychology with nutrition science to understand how contextual factors influence eating behaviors and health outcomes.

Her recent publications (2021-2025) show a strong focus on complementary feeding in infancy, maternal responsiveness to child feeding cues, and the relationship between feeding practices and child development (including language development). The research often employs longitudinal and observational methods and involves international collaboration, particularly with researchers in Italy.

Dr. Galloway is actively involved in mentoring graduate students, as evidenced by student co-authorships on her publications. She is currently seeking a graduate student for Fall 2026 in Psychological Science or Clinical Psychology. While specific grant details are not provided, her ongoing research output suggests active funding support.

The Eating and Feeding Lab, directed by Dr. Galloway, provides a collaborative environment for studying eating behavior across diverse populations and developmental stages. The lab's work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications for promoting healthy eating and thriving community food systems.