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René Dailey is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in communication dynamics within families and dating relationships. Her work examines how relational interactions influence weight management and cyclical romantic partnerships.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005
Dr. Dailey's research investigates family communication patterns in weight management contexts, emphasizing romantic partners' roles in supporting or hindering weight loss. She pioneers scholarship on "on-again/off-again" relationships, analyzing communication quality and relational instability through her authoritative book On-again, Off-again Relationships: Navigating (In)Stability in Romantic Relationships (Cambridge University Press). Her findings appear in premier journals including Communication Monographs, Human Communication Research, and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, establishing her as a leading voice in interpersonal communication theory.
Dr. Dailey teaches advanced coursework in personal relationships and nonverbal communication, currently instructing Interpersonal Communication (Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) during Fall 2024. Her pedagogical approach integrates empirical research with real-world relational dynamics.
