Department of Psychology
PAS building, room 3020
Tel 519-888-4567 Ext. 42813
Fax (519) 746-8631
Email psych@uwaterloo.ca
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BA, International University; PhD, Indiana University The Relationship Research Lab website I will be accepting a new graduate student for 2022 |
My research is in the area of human sexuality; I focus specifically on factors that promote or hinder healthy and open sexual communication between partners. In one line of my research, I investigate the role of emotional avoidance in sexual communication. That is, to what extent does the motivation to avoid certain emotional states, such as shame and guilt, influence the quality of sexual communication between partners. In this research, the role of emotional avoidance is also compared to other factors, such as skills deficits or knowledge deficits. In a related area of research, I examine how an individual’s working models of intimacy and attachment needs influence the course and types of sexual difficulties they experience in their current relationship. Below are some of the research projects currently underway in my lab:
Key words: intimate relationships; human sexuality; sexual communication; safer sex communication; emotional avoidance; sexual satisfaction; attachment; sexual problems
Department of Psychology
PAS building, room 3020
Tel 519-888-4567 Ext. 42813
Fax (519) 746-8631
Email psych@uwaterloo.ca
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