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Douglas K. Snyderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Couple and family therapy
• Marital assessment
• Psychotherapy process and outcome
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Douglas K. Snyder is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences within the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University. He previously served as Director of Clinical Training from 1991 to 2012 and has been internationally recognized for his research on marital assessment and outcome research on marital therapy, particularly through his development of the Marital Satisfaction Inventory. Dr. Snyder earned his bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University in 1974, received his doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and completed his internship at Duke University Medical Center. Prior to his appointment at Texas A&M, he served on the faculty at Wayne State University in Detroit and at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where he also served as Director of Clinical Training and Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Snyder's research emphasizes the assessment, treatment, and prevention of couple relationship distress. His work centers on the Marital Satisfaction Inventory, a multidimensional measure of relationship accord now published in several languages and used worldwide. His treatment research focuses on tailoring therapy to specific partner and relationship characteristics by integrating cognitive, behavioral, emotion-focused, and insight-oriented interventions. His specific clinical interests include treating difficult couples with emotional, behavioral, and health problems, with particular attention to military and veteran couples and those dealing with infidelity. Dr. Snyder's recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in couple therapy, with emphasis on evidence-based approaches, treatment of infidelity, military couples, and cross-cultural applications of couple assessment tools. His work spans theoretical advancements and practical clinical applications. Outstanding Research Publication Award, Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 1991 Professor of the Year Award, Texas Psychological Association - Division of Students, 1993 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Family Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2005 Outstanding Contributions to Science Award, Texas Psychological Association, 2008 Distinguished Alumnae Award, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 2012 Distinguished Psychologist Award for Lifetime Contributions to Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association, 2015 Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions 5, 12, 19, 29, 43) Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Fellow of the Society for Personality Assessment Dr. Snyder has served as Editor of the Clinician's Research Digest and as Associate Editor for the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Family Psychology. His research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, with significant focus on military couples and relationship distress. He has developed evidence-based approaches for assessing and treating relationship problems across diverse cultural contexts. Dr. Snyder is affiliated with the Personality Processes research cluster at Texas A&M University, focusing on objective personality assessment and clinical assessment of couples and families. His work bridges research and clinical practice, with emphasis on developing practical assessment tools and treatment approaches for clinicians working with distressed couples.

Chelsey Holdenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Counselor Education
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling
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Dr. Chelsey Holden is an Associate Professor of Child and Family Sciences at the School of Child and Family Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi. She holds licenses as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with certifications in Telemental Health and National Certification as a Counselor. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education (2017) from Mississippi State University, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (2013) from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a BS in Human Environmental Sciences (2011) from Troy University. Dr. Holden's research focuses on wellness for helping professionals, college students, and romantic couples, with emphasis on financial wellness, mental-physical health connections, and digital training methods. Her recent work explores imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and telehealth advancements, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in psychology, family systems, and technology. Her publications span journals like Contemporary Family Therapy and Journal of College Student Retention, addressing burnout, resilience, and behavioral dynamics in therapeutic and familial contexts. She teaches courses in counseling ethics, family theories, and marriage therapy, while maintaining affiliations with professional bodies such as the Mississippi Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Zhenchao Qianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Demography
• Stratification
• Immigration
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Zhenchao Qian is a Professor of Sociology and Research Associate at the Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC) at Brown University. His research focuses on social demography, stratification, and family dynamics, particularly examining marriage patterns, immigrant integration in the U.S., and social change in China. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and previously served as faculty at Ohio State University and Arizona State University, including a term as department chair at Ohio State. His work analyzes 'who marries whom' and the societal implications of marital and cohabitation choices, exploring how factors like education, race, and nativity influence union formation. He also investigates racial identity among interracial couples' children and family transformations in urban China. Qian has received grants from NIH, Russell Sage Foundation, and other institutions, totaling over $4.5 million in funding. Awards include AAAS Fellowship and membership in the Sociological Research Association. Qian’s research emphasizes the intersection of demographic trends and social inequality, with recent studies addressing immigrant wealth disparities, marital assimilation patterns, and the consequences of economic restructuring on family structures. His current projects include analyzing union history impacts on midlife health and training demography scholars through NIH-funded programs.

Eddie M. Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• Social Relationships
• Attitude Formation
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Dr. Eddie M. Clark is a Professor of Psychology in the Experimental Social Psychology program at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences. He directs the Applied Social Psychology Lab and teaches courses including Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and African American Psychology. Education: Ph.D. and M.A., Ohio State University B.A., Northwestern University His research examines health attitudes/persuasion and close relationships, with emphasis on psychosocial factors affecting African American communities. Current projects investigate the interrelationships between personality, social capital, religiosity and health outcomes. Dr. Clark leads an active research team studying relationship maintenance, infidelity, and health communication. His NIH-funded research on structural racism and cancer disparities involves collaborators from multiple universities. The lab employs longitudinal designs and community-based approaches to examine health behavior determinants. Awards and recognition include selection as a Top Cited Researcher (Research.com, 2024) and major NIH funding for cancer disparities research. His mentorship extends to multiple graduate students investigating predictors of relationship dissolution, health promotion in chronic illness, and substance use disorders.

Natalie Hanley-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Georgian Britain
• Marriage History
• Adultery History
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Natalie Hanley-Smith is a Teaching Fellow in early modern history at the University of Warwick, specializing in Georgian Britain and its social-cultural dynamics. Her research expertise encompasses: Marriage history and unconventional relationships in Georgian Britain Historical perspectives on adultery, emotion, and gossip Political culture during the Enlightenment and Romantic eras Women's experiences in British colonial and expatriate communities Representations of intimacy and morality in historical art Dr. Hanley-Smith's recent publications analyze the historical representation of adultery in art across centuries, from Renaissance biblical scenes to Pre-Raphaelite works and satirical cartoons. Her work reveals how artistic depictions of infidelity have consistently served as cultural touchstones for examining societal attitudes toward passion, guilt, desire, and moral judgment, while also reflecting broader transformations in concepts of individualism and privacy. Currently consolidating her doctoral research into a monograph titled "Controversial Intimacies: Marriage, Gossip, and Scandal in British Society, c.1780-1840," she has co-edited a special issue of Parliamentary History on "Passion, Politics, and Parliament" and has a forthcoming chapter examining representations of George IV's final mistress.

Christine R. Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotion and Affective Science
• Social Emotions (Jealousy, Envy, Embarrassment, Shame)
• Cognitive Processes (Memory, Attention)
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Christine R. Harris, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego. She holds roles as Coeditor-In-Chief of Emotion Review and Chair of the Revelle faculty. Her research focuses on the study of emotion, particularly social emotions like jealousy, envy, embarrassment, and shame, and their impacts on cognition, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. She has also explored evolutionary origins of emotions, methodology in psychological research, and the role of emotion in healthcare decision-making. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, UC San Diego (1998) M.A. in Psychology, UC San Diego (1995) B.A. in Psychology, UC San Diego (1987, Cum Laude) Research Interests: Dr. Harris investigates how emotions shape real-life decisions and interactions, including jealousy's role in homicide, envy's influence on political orientation, and embarrassment's effects on healthcare avoidance. Her work bridges evolutionary theory, social psychology, and cognitive science, often emphasizing replicability and methodological rigor. She has published widely in top journals like Psychological Science and Emotion . Awards: EXCEL Gold Award (2005) for her article The Evolution of Jealousy . Grants & Funding: National Institute of Mental Health R01 grants on jealousy and attention studies. National Science Foundation funding for jealousy research. Labs & Service: She leads the Social Brown Bag seminar series and contributes to editorial boards of major journals. Her teaching includes courses on emotion psychology and interpersonal relationships.

• Chinese Film and Media
• Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
• Gender Studies
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Wing Shan Ho is an Assistant Professor of Chinese and Coordinator of the Asian Languages and Cultures Major at Montclair State University's Department of World Languages and Cultures within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She specializes in Chinese film and media, gender studies, and cultural analysis, with a focus on post-1989 China. Research Interests include: Chinese cinema and television criticism Negotiation of state control in media Gender and family dynamics in popular culture Political ideology in Chinese blockbusters Selected Publications span analyses of Chinese reality TV, affective labor in media, and intersections of politics and gender. Her book Screening Post-1989 China examines representational control in Chinese media.

Lucia O'Sullivanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sexuality Studies
• Intimate Relationships
• Digital Technologies and Relationships
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Lucia O'Sullivan is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Bowling Green State University, with postdoctoral research training in HIV at Columbia University. Her research focuses on the intersection of sexuality and intimate relationships, including digital technologies' impact on relationships and barriers to sexual health care. She has conducted international studies in South Africa, the UK, Guatemala, India, and the US. Dr. O’Sullivan has authored/co-authored over 175 peer-reviewed articles, a textbook on human sexuality, and serves on multiple journal editorial boards. She is currently not accepting graduate students. Education: B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from UNB; PhD in Experimental Psychology from Bowling Green State University; Postdoctoral training in HIV at Columbia University. Research interests include adolescent and young adult sexuality, sexual violence prevention, and the role of technology in relationships. Her work emphasizes global health perspectives and collaborative international research. Key contributions include co-editing a book on sexual coercion and developing measurement tools like the Short Sexual Subjectivity Inventory. Her recent studies explore sugar arrangements, bystander intervention in sexual aggression, and infidelity predictors.

• Philosophy of Love
• Sex and Relationships
• Applied Ethics
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Dr. Luke Brunning is a Lecturer in Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He holds a DPhil from Oxford University and has previously taught at the University of Birmingham and conducted postdoctoral research at Oxford. His research focuses on romantic relationships, emotions, applied ethics, and moral psychology, with particular attention to issues like polyamory, jealousy, asexuality, and the ethics of modern relationships. Dr. Brunning's academic journey includes a BA and MPhil from King’s College London, followed by a DPhil on 'Integration, Ambivalence, and Mental Conflict' supervised by Prof. Edward Harcourt. He is a member of the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships and actively supervises postgraduate students like Lucy Shanahan. His work explores how ethical principles intersect with emotional experiences in personal and societal contexts. His research trends emphasize the philosophical analysis of love's complexities, including its intersections with technology (e.g., AI), healthcare ethics, and social justice. Themes like forgiveness, blame, and moral responsibility frequently appear in his publications. Though currently no scientific awards are listed, his contributions to applied ethics and relationship philosophy have established him as a key figure in these areas. Education: DPhil, MPhil, and BA in Philosophy from Oxford University and King’s College London Research Group: Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships Lab/Team: Active in interdisciplinary ethics research at Leeds

Laura Schwartzمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Feminist History
• Labour Movements
• Class Analysis
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Laura Schwartz is a Reader in Modern British History at the University of Warwick, specializing in feminist movements, labour history, and class analysis. She holds a PhD from the University of East London (2008) and has held academic positions at Warwick since 2005. Her research explores intersections of feminism, class, imperialism, and secularism, with a focus on domestic labour, suffrage movements, and post-Brexit working-class identities. Key publications include Feminism and the Servant Problem (2019), Infidel Feminism (2013), and A Serious Endeavour (2011). She leads the 'Writing Labour History in Brexit Britain' network, challenging traditional narratives of the British working class by emphasizing multi-racial, gendered, and cosmopolitan histories. Awards include the Claire Evans Essay Prize (2008) and a Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2024-2025) for her project Queer as Folk: Proletarian Countercultures in Britain, 1780-1939 . Teaching includes modules on gender history, feminist politics, and British political history. Supervised over 10 PhD students focusing on topics like queer histories, labour movements, and suffrage activism. She actively engages with public history through podcasts, symposia, and collaborations with museums.

Elizabeth Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Health Psychology
• Military Marriage
• Infidelity
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Elizabeth Allen, Ph.D. , is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She is affiliated with the Clinical Health Psychology program and leads the Relationship Studies Lab , where her research focuses on military marriages, infidelity, couple functioning, and preventive interventions for couples. She teaches key courses including Military Clinical Psychology , Family Psychology , and Clinical Research Methods . Ph.D. : Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Her research interests center on understanding and improving relationship health, particularly among military couples. She develops and evaluates preventive psychological interventions aimed at strengthening couple resilience and reducing relational distress. Her work bridges clinical psychology with real-world applications in military and veteran family support services. While specific publication data is not listed directly on her profile, her research agenda is active and lab-based, as indicated by the dedicated Relationship Studies Lab and integration with the university's clinical psychology programs. Dr. Allen has not listed any scientific awards or formal honors in the provided content. She advises students through her teaching and research lab, though no named advisees are listed. There is no mention of grants or funded research projects in the text. Her work appears to be integrated into the clinical training and research mission of the department. The Relationship Studies Lab serves as the primary research team under her leadership, focusing on empirical studies of couple dynamics and intervention development.

Andrea Meltzerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Intimate Relationships
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Andrea Meltzer is an Associate Professor and Director of the Social Psychology Area at Florida State University's Department of Psychology, within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work employs experimental and longitudinal methods from an evolutionary perspective to study intimate relationships, focusing on how personal qualities influence relationships and vice versa. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in 2012. Research interests include hormonal contraceptive effects, ovulatory shifts, sexual selection, life history strategies, body image, and marital dynamics. The ACR Lab explores topics such as sexual afterglow duration, partner-specific desire, and pandemic-related marital communication. Dr. Meltzer is currently recruiting a graduate student for Fall 2025. Publications emphasize dyadic sexual desire calibration, attachment insecurity impacts on marital stability, and the role of sociosexuality. Her work bridges evolutionary theory with contemporary relationship challenges, often using innovative methodologies like smartphone tracking and virtual dating experiments.

Katia Vioneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Quantitative Methods
• Social Psychology
• Individual Differences
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Dr. Katia Vione is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care and the University of Derby Online Learning department. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2017) and prior degrees from Brazil’s Federal University of Paraiba (BSc 2010; MSc 2012). Her research focuses on Quantitative Methods, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences, with specific interests in social perception, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, and wellbeing. Her work addresses topics including online infidelity dynamics, mindfulness interventions for mental health, and the psychological impacts of remote work. She is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Vione teaches modules like Theoretical Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Victimology for Forensic Psychologists, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. She collaborates with international institutions and contributes to the Human Sciences Research Centre. Research Trends : Her publications span cyberpsychology, critical thinking development, and pandemic mental health. Recent studies highlight themes such as mindfulness-based interventions, relationship dynamics in digital contexts, and cross-cultural value systems. Awards : Chartered Member, British Psychological Society Fellow, Higher Education Academy Advising & Teaching : Supervises undergraduate/postgraduate research projects Module leader for 4FP507 and 5FP510 Labs/Teams : Human Sciences Research Centre

Deborah Welshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Adolescent Romantic Relationships
• Emerging Adulthood
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Deborah Welsh is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the College of Arts & Sciences. She leads the Transitions Across the Lifespan Lab (TALL), focusing on adolescent and emerging adult development, particularly in romantic relationships and life transitions such as college entry and retirement. Research Interests: Her work centers on life transitions , romantic relationships , gender , family dynamics , and emerging adulthood . She investigates how developmental milestones impact psychological, academic, and relational functioning. Her research integrates observational, longitudinal, and theoretical frameworks to understand adolescent sexuality, emotional regulation, breakup recovery, and trust in relationships. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the emotional and relational challenges during adolescence and early adulthood. Themes include rejection sensitivity, self-silencing, infidelity perceptions, and the health implications of sexual behavior. Her interdisciplinary approach spans developmental, clinical, and social psychology, with strong emphasis on dyadic and longitudinal methods. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Chancellor’s Professorship (2022–Present) Extraordinary Service to the University Award (2023) Angie Warren Perkins Award for Leadership (2015) Chancellor’s Award for Professional Promise (1999) Editorial Board, Journal of Family Psychology (2007–2019) NIH Study Section Review Committee Member (2014) Psi Chi Undergraduate Teaching Award (2005) Advising and Grants: Dr. Welsh has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom are co-authors on her publications. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Child and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and internal grants such as the Haines and Morris Grant and UT Chancellor’s Award. She has also contributed to academic service through editorial roles and leadership in professional organizations. Labs and Research Teams: She directs the Transitions Across the Lifespan Lab (TALL), which conducts empirical research on developmental transitions, using both qualitative and quantitative methods to study romantic and familial relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Karen Fiorentinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legal History
• Constitutional History
• History of Family Law
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Karen Fiorentino is Professor of Legal History at the University of Burgundy (Université Bourgogne), France, where she is affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Political Science (UFR Droit et Sciences économique et politique de Dijon). She has held numerous academic leadership positions including Vice-president of the CFVU (Commission de la Formation et de la Vie Universitaire) from September 2020 to January 2024, member of the National University Council (Conseil National des Universités) from 2015 to 2023, and Secretary General of the Association of Historians of Law Faculties from 2014 to 2018 followed by Vice-president from 2018 to 2023. Professor Fiorentino's research focuses on constitutional history, family law history, and the historical relationship between medicine and law. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent examination of how legal systems addressed issues of family, reproduction, and medical expertise throughout French history. She has made significant contributions to understanding archival practices within French judicial systems, with particular emphasis on regional archives from Côte-d'Or department. Her work frequently analyzes revolutionary periods and their transformation of legal thinking and practice. Her recent publications (2021-2025) reveal several key research trajectories: the historical relationship between religion and law during revolutionary periods, evolution of family law regarding maternity and paternity, use of medical expertise in legal contexts throughout French history, and development of archival practices within judicial systems. Her methodological approach consistently emphasizes value of regional archives in understanding broader legal historical developments. Professor Fiorentino has been actively involved in numerous academic service roles beyond her institutional positions, including serving on the Board of the Departmental Committee for the History of the French Revolution in Côte-d'Or since 2013 (as President since May 2020), and as President since 2022 of the Society for the History of Law and Institutions of the former Burgundian, Comtois and Romand countries. She has coordinated thematic research groups and served on various university governance committees related to academic formation and library systems.