معرفی
Dr. Kara Winkler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown’s College of Arts and Communication. Her work focuses on sexual health communication, relational dynamics, and the intersection of cognition, emotion, and physiological responses in close relationships. She teaches courses in interpersonal communication, research methods, public speaking, and intersectionality.
- Ph.D. in Communication, University of Connecticut (2021)
- M.A. in Communication Studies, California State University, Sacramento (2011)
- B.A. in Communication Studies, California State University, Sacramento (2009)
Her research examines how individuals communicate about sexual health, stress, and intimacy, integrating theoretical frameworks like communication privacy management and interpersonal acceptance-rejection theory. Recent publications analyze the role of genotypic variation in conflict conversations and hormonal influences on communication patterns. Presentations highlight sexual scripts in Gen-Z relationships and coping efficacy in disclosures of sexual boundaries.
