Tyler Jamison

Tyler Jamison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on romantic development, particularly during emerging adulthood, with an emphasis on teen dating violence prevention and LGBTQ+ relationship dynamics. She is also engaged in public scholarship through her Psychology Today blog and leadership roles with Relevate.

Education: PhD in Human Development & Family Studies (University of Missouri-Columbia), MS in Human Development & Family Studies (University of Missouri-Columbia), BA in Psychology (Miami University-Ohio).

Research Interests: Qualitative methodologies, relationship education, singlehood narratives, and the intersection of family structures with socioeconomic factors. Her work bridges academic research with accessible public resources.

Recent Article Trends: Focuses on adolescent relationship behaviors, resilience in marginalized populations, and pandemic impacts on romantic decision-making. Highlights include studies on ACEs and IPV, LGBTQ+ identity development, and singlehood complexities.

• Awards: Class of 1938 Professorship (2023), CHHS Teaching Award (2018)
• Grants: Family Life Education Consultant for NH Department of Education's E3 Teen Fathering Program (2016-2017)

Active in professional organizations: National Council on Family Relations, International Association for Relationship Researchers.

Labs/Teams: Co-editor of Journal of Family Theory & Review's Digital Scholarship Board; founder of Assembly Required blog; collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams and undergraduate students.