Christopher Maniotes

Christopher Maniotes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Services at Eastern Illinois University, specializing in family communication, relationship maintenance, and the intersection of social media and intimate partnerships. His work examines relational routines, rituals during transitional periods, and the impact of legal policies on familial stability.

• Teaches courses in human development, internship orientation, and research methods
• Utilizes qualitative methodologies to study relationship dynamics
• Collaborates with researchers on topics including intimate partner violence and custody decisions

Recent research focuses on virtual family rituals during the pandemic (2023), on-off relationship instability in LGBTQ+ communities (2022), and heart rate synchronization in older couples (2022). His work on parental alienation and power dynamics (2021) and no-fault divorce policy implications (2024) has received significant media attention.

Contact: cmaniotes@eiu.edu | Phone: 217-581-6354