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Paul Mongeau is a Professor at Arizona State University's Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. His research focuses on interpersonal communication, particularly relational development (e.g., first dates and Friends with Benefits Relationships) and persuasion/social influence, including fear appeals and dual-process models. He has held editorial roles for Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and Communication Studies, and served as President of the Western States Communication Association. His teaching includes courses on persuasion, research methods, and statistical analysis in communication.
- Education: Ph.D. Communication (Michigan State, 1988), M.A./B.S. Communication (Arizona State, 1983/1981)
- Editorships: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (2005–2010), Communication Studies (1998–2000)
His research on FWBRs examines relational complexity and norms, while his persuasion work explores cognitive processing of fear-based messages. Recent publications address sexual consent communication, AI-based persuasion, and relational maintenance.
