
Dr. Juliana French's research employs an interdisciplinary approach informed by classic relationship science, behavioral endocrinology, social psychology, and functional perspectives to study long-term relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution. She uses dyadic, longitudinal, and experimental methods to examine how novel features of modern society (e.g., hormonal contraceptives, technology) impact attraction and relationship formation, relationship satisfaction and stability, and romantic rivalries. Her work has been published in top journals, including Psychological Science and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Dr. French is taking applications for a graduate student to be admitted Fall 2023.
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