Exploring the Social Psychology of Relationships As Valentine’s Day approaches each year, Amy Canevello, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychological Science, gets an uptick in requests to lend her expertise to conversations on love and relationships. However, romantic relationships are just one piece of her social psychology research, which spans self image, social motivations and goals, […]

These days, virtually everyone uses the internet. It has become a ubiquitous tool in the workplace and in schools, and it is convenient at home for ordering DoorDash, playing games and checking social media accounts, to name a few. Increasingly internet users are at risk for being harassed, stalked or having their personal information misused. […]

Monday, December 9, 2024 Research communication event draws largest audience since inception Lauren Hultquist, a Master of Arts in Psychology student, received the top award in the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for her presentation “Keyboard Warriors,” an examination of the nature of online anonymity, including its effect on dark personality traits.  Full Article Here

Dr. Sara Levens interviewed on Queen City News. See full article here.

Eric D. Heggestad, a professor of psychological science and organizational science at UNC Charlotte, has been named the inaugural associate provost for faculty affairs, effective July 1. In this new role, he will lead institutional strategies aimed at supporting faculty success and ensuring an exemplary academic experience for all faculty members. Read Full Article Here