Kaitlin Boyle

Kaitlin Boyle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on interpersonal violence, gender inequality, and mental health consequences of trauma.

• Ph.D. in Sociology (2016), University of Georgia
• M.A. in Sociology (2011), University of North Carolina Charlotte
• B.A. in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies (2008), The College of New Jersey

Dr. Boyle's work examines how cultural gender norms influence sexual assault labeling, victim identity formation, and emotional consequences. She also investigates intimate partner violence, campus violence reporting, and policy impacts on victim outcomes.

Recent publications focus on gendered violence dynamics (2020-2025), analyzing topics like masculinity threat, racialized violence, and digital sexual abuse. Key themes include identity theory, routine activity theory, and intersectional analysis.