Pamela J. Lannutti

Pamela J. Lannutti is a Professor and Director of the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. She specializes in communication within personal relationships, particularly among LGBTQ+ communities and marginalized families. Her research explores socio-cultural factors like marriage equality and the impact of global events such as the pandemic on relationships.

Education: PhD in Communication (2001, University of Georgia), MA in Communication (1997, University of Georgia), BA in Communication (1995, La Salle University).

Research Interests: Communication in LGBTQ+ relationships, family communication dynamics, socio-cultural influences on relationships, and pandemic effects on relational health.

Notable Awards: IARR Fellow (2022), Randy Majors Memorial Award (2014), Gerald R. Miller Book Award (2016).

Professional Affiliations: International Association for Relationship Research, National Communication Association, Eastern Communication Association.

Recent Work: Published a landmark study on pandemic impacts on relationships (2021) and authored/co-edited books on LGBTQ+ issues and same-sex marriage.