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Jessica Maxwell serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Aging & Society within McMaster University's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic work bridges relationship science and sexual health, emphasizing how psychological frameworks shape intimate interactions and well-being across the lifespan.
Her educational trajectory includes:
- Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Toronto (2012-2017)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Florida State University (2017-2019)
- M.A. in Psychology, University of Toronto (2011-2012)
- B.A. Honours with Distinction in Psychology and Concurrent Education, Queen's University (2011)
Dr. Maxwell's research critically examines:
- How implicit theories of sexuality (e.g., destiny vs. growth beliefs) dictate relationship satisfaction
- Gender role discrepancies in sexual communication and consent practices
- Attachment dynamics in romantic perception and conflict resolution
- Long-term impacts of sexual debut experiences on adult sexual health
Her 2020-2025 publications reveal methodological innovation—from machine learning applications in relationship datasets to psychometric validation of intimacy measures—while consistently addressing gender disparities in sexual well-being. Key thematic threads include political orientation's influence on sexual satisfaction and the interplay between early sexual experiences and desire trajectories.
Teaching engagements span advanced seminars in close relationships (SOCPSY 4H03) and foundational courses in sexual health (HLTHAGE 2P03), reflecting her commitment to translating research into pedagogy. Media coverage across 95+ news outlets and 392 Mendeley readers underscores significant public and academic impact of her work.
