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Linda K. Acitelli is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on social psychology, particularly cognition and communication in close relationships. She teaches graduate seminars in Social Cognition and Personal Relationships, as well as an undergraduate course in Personality Theory.
Research Interests:
- Cognition and communication in and about close relationships
- Interpersonal perception in relationships
- Self and relationships
- Social support and marital satisfaction
- Gender differences in relationships
- Couples coping with chronic illness
Her recent publications explore themes such as dyadic coping, contingent self-esteem, marital adjustment, and the impact of chronic illness on relationships. These works reflect a strong emphasis on how cognitive and communicative processes influence relationship satisfaction and well-being across diverse contexts and populations.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants:
While no specific students or grant funding are mentioned, Dr. Acitelli has led significant research initiatives, including a 1991 project based on one of the first area probability samples of couples conducted at the Institute for Social Research. Her sustained scholarly output suggests active mentorship and research leadership, though formal advisees are not listed. She joined the University of Houston faculty in 1995 after serving as a research investigator at Ann Arbor.
Labs and Research Teams:
Though no formal lab or team name is provided, her collaborative work with researchers like Hoda Badr, Matthew Cambron, and Lynne Steinberg indicates active participation in interdisciplinary research groups focused on relationship science and health psychology.
