Social Psychology
Department of Psychology
University of Houston
126 Heyne Building
Houston, TX 77204-5022
(713) 743-8500
Graduate Students
Julie A. Brunson
B.A., Psychology, Ball State University
Research Interests: Relationship awareness,Effects of previous partners on self-schemas, relationship schemas, and partner preferences, Ambivalence over emotional expression and relationships, Interpersonal attraction and speed-dating methodology, Cognitive interventions for victims of domestic violence
E-mail: jabrunson@uh.edu
Jennifer Bryant
Chaminade University of Honolulu B. S. Biology
Research Interests: Health Psychology
Chun-Han Chen
B.A., Psychology, National Taiwan University
M.A., Social Psychology, University of Nebraska
Research Interests: Persuasion and Healthy Behavior, Social Identity and Crowd Behavior, Religious Affiliation, Sports and Psychology
E-mail: cchen35@uh.edu
Amelia Coffman
B.S., Psychology, Texas A&M University
Research Interests: Close Relationships, Psychometrics/Item Response Theory, Instrument Development & Validation
E-mail: ameliadawn@gmail.com
Angelo M. DiBello
B.A., Psychology, University of Richmond, 2009
M.A., Clinical Counseling Psychology, La Salle University, 2011
Research Interests: Interplay between substance use and romantic relationships, jealousy and alcohol consumption, the interplay among alcohol use, jealousy, and agrression within romantic relationships. Addictive behaviors among college students, alcohol related sexuality. Substance use and its role in intimate partner violence.
Dawn W. Foster
B.S., Biology and Chemistry, Messiah College
M.P.H., Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Research Interests: Dawn's work focuses on motivational and social influences in prevention, treatment, and etiology, of health and risk behaviors. Outcomes of interest include substance abuse, alcohol use, and problem gambling.
E-mail: dawnwfoster@gmail.com
Benjamin W. Hadden
B.A., Psychology,University of Delaware
Research Interests: Determinants and influences of close-relationship functioning and satisfaction for both oneself and one’s partner. The stability of relationship goal orientations and their role in day-to-day interactions between partners and overall relationship functioning (e.g., satisfaction, commitment)
E-mail: bhadden1765@gmail.com
Mai-Ly Nguyen
B.S., Biology, University of Southern California
B.A., Broadcast Journalism, University of Southern California
M.A., Communications, California State University, Los Angeles
Research Interests: How technology influences close relationships, Communication in close relationships, Media influences in relationship scripts, Emotional regulation
E-mail: mailynguyen@gmail.com
Matylda M. Osika
B.A., Psychology, University of Calgary
Research Interests: Romantic relationship processes, Change-relevant processes, Self-concept
E-mail: capri22@sbcglobal.net
Camilla Overup
B.A., Psychology, Marshall University
Research Interests: Interplay between romantic relationships and the self, Communication between relationship partners, Health and romantic relationships, Romantic relationships and stigma, Marginalized romantic relationships
E-mail: coverup@uh.edu
Bennett Porter
B.S., Psychology, University of Georgia
Research Interests: Romantic Relationships, Twitter and Social Media, Psychometrics
E-mail: benp1986@gmail.com
Michelle Quist
BA. Psychology from LeTourneau University (Longview, TX)
MRes in Psych from University of Aberdeen (Scotland)
Research Interests: Communication in relationships, conflict resolution, self-determination theory, perception of non-verbal cues, non-verbal communication, self-concept.
E-mail: mcquist@uh.edu
Lindsey Rodriguez
B.S., Psychology, University of Florida
Research Interests: Close Relationships, Conflict/Conflict Resolution, Social Cognition Affect, Social networking
E-mail: lrodriguez23@uh.edu
Chun Yiu (Nelson) Yeung
B.S., Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
M.Phil., Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research Interests: Health Psychology, Cancer survivorship, Adaptation to chronic illnesses in close relationships, Men's Health and family support, Behavioral modification for prevention of chronic illness
E-mail: nelson.fall2010@gmail.com
Chelsie M. Young
B.A. from Eastern Illinois University
M.A. from College of William and Mary
Research Interests: Attentional, affective, and motivational influences on substance use and abuse.
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