Anne Maheux

Anne Maheux is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Winston Family Distinguished Fellow at the Winston Center on Technology and the Developing Mind. She directs the Social Environments & Adolescence Lab, focusing on sociocultural and technological influences on adolescent development. Her research addresses conceptual and methodological challenges in studying adolescent digital media use, including longitudinal links between technology use and mental health, and individual differences in these processes. She employs innovative methodologies and quantitative techniques while advocating for statistical literacy in academia. She is committed to social justice, community service, and inclusive research practices.

Key research themes include the impact of social media on body image concerns, sexual communication among adolescents, and the mental health implications of digital media exposure. Her work bridges developmental psychology with contemporary societal issues, emphasizing the need for nuanced approaches to understanding technology's role in youth development. She has collaborated on projects like the WAVE (Well-being and Adolescents’ Virtual Experiences) initiative and the PACT program for digital sexual consent education.

Professional service includes contributions to consensus statements on adolescent social media impacts and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth support through technology. Her teaching focuses on applying rigorous research methods to real-world developmental challenges.