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Susan South is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University, where she also serves as the Director of Clinical Training and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Her research bridges personality, psychopathology, and interpersonal relationships, with a focus on how marriage influences mental health.
- Education: PhD (2006), University of Virginia
Research Interests center on gene-environment interplay in marital dysfunction and mental illness, behavior genetics of personality and relationships, and interpersonal risk factors for mild cognitive impairment. She employs longitudinal and twin studies to explore these dynamics.
Recent Articles highlight her work on Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP), personality disorders, and relationship dissolution, with applications to substance use, loneliness, and emotional regulation.
- Scientific Awards: Fellow, Association for Psychological Science
- Grants: NIH/NIA, Indiana CTSI, Simon Foundation
