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Dr. Steven Arnocky is a Full-time Professor in the Department of Psychology at Nipissing University, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD from McMaster University, with earlier degrees from Lakehead University (BA) and McMaster (MSc). His research focuses on evolutionary psychology, sexual conflict, and behavioral ecology, particularly exploring how evolutionary pressures shape human mating behaviors such as mate poaching, intrasexual competition, and health signaling. He directs the Human Evolution Laboratory, investigating topics like facial attractiveness, immunocompetence, and sociosexual orientation. His work has been featured in media including NBC News and CTV, and he actively engages in public outreach about evolutionary science. Recent studies include examining testosterone’s role in aggression, the impact of social media on jealousy, and cross-cultural variations in vocal perception. Dr. Arnocky supervises graduate students and collaborates internationally on projects linking psychology to environmental behavior and health.
His research highlights adaptive strategies in human behavior, emphasizing how traits like face shape, vocal masculinity, and health cues influence mating success. He explores the evolutionary underpinnings of phenomena like fear of missing out (FoMO) and links psychopathic traits to adolescent delinquency. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences like HBES. His lab fosters interdisciplinary approaches, combining experimental psychology with biomarker analysis and computational modeling.
