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Maureen A. Coyle is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Widener University, specializing in applied social psychology. Her research focuses on how media and technology influence interpersonal and romantic relationships, particularly through computer-mediated communication, online dating dynamics, and emoji usage in text conversations. She holds a PhD from the Graduate Center, CUNY (2022), and has published widely on topics like ghosting, perceived responsiveness in messaging, and touch behavior in relationships.
Education: PhD in Basic & Applied Social Psychology (2022), MA in General Psychology (2015), BA in Psychology (2013), all from recognized institutions in New York. She emphasizes student-centered learning, integrating cross-cultural perspectives and empirical research into her teaching.
Research Interests: Explores ambiguity in digital interactions, emoji’s role in intimacy, and the psychological impact of ghosting. Current projects include studies on generational differences in emoji use, social media’s mental health effects, and online dating platform behaviors.
Awards: Golden Brain Award (2022), CUNY Doctoral Grant (2020), and PSC CUNY Award (2017). Media Features: Quoted in Yahoo! Life, WGTC, and Insider on topics like celebrity scams, generational communication gaps, and social media filter impacts.
Professional Affiliations: APA Divisions 2, 8, 46; International Association for Relationship Research; Psi Chi Honor Society.
