Richard Slatcher Gail M. Williamson Distinguished Professor, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program, Director of Graduate Studies Richard Slatcher is the Gail M. Williamson Distinguished Professor in the Behavior and Brain Sciences area of the Department of Psychology at University of Georgia. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond and his Ph.D. in Social and Personality Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating from UT, he completed a two-year NIMH post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology at UCLA. Prior to coming to UGA, he was on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at Wayne State University for 10 years, where he chaired WSU's RoBUST program.Understanding the effects of peoples' close relationships on their health and well-being from a social psychological perspective is the central focus of Slatcher's research and teaching. His research has two main facets: basic research on close relationship processes--particularly intimacy processes of self-disclosure and partner responsiveness--and investigations of the links among close relationships, biological processes and physical health. An example of this research is the lab's current projects on the impact of people's smartphone use and social media engagement on their ability (or inability) to be responsive in their face-to-face relationships. Slatcher is the recipient of both the Caryl Rusbult Close Relationships Early Career Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) and the award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology by an Early Career Professional from the Society for Health Psychology (APA Division 38). Education Education: B.S. in Business Administration, University of Richmond Ph.D in Social and Personality Psychology, University of Texas at Austin Other Information Of note: Dr. Slatcher is considering admitting a Ph.D. student for Fall 2026.
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Steve Miller Interviewed on Classic City Science Department Head, Steve Miller's, segment on Classic City Science will be airing one more time this coming Monday, June 17th, at 8:50 PM. Host April Sorrow interviews some of UGA's most prolific researchers to discuss not only the latest findings but how research initiatives here at The University of Georgia are directly impacting the state, the nation and even the world. Steve Miller's 6 minute segment will air as part of To The Best of Our Knowledge. Read more about Steve Miller Interviewed on Classic City Science
Pre-registration to the Rescue: A Strong Weapon Against the Replication Crisis Friday, June 14 2019, 2pm Athens Research Talk Donald R. Lynam, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences University of Georgia Department of Psychology Dr. Lynam first reviews the major factors contributing to the replication crisis, including low power, questionable research practices, HARKing (hypothesizing after results are known), and publication biases. Next, he reviews the various flavors of preregistration. Finally, he discusses how the various types of pre-registration address different factors in the replication crisis. Read more about Pre-registration to the Rescue: A Strong Weapon Against the Replication Crisis
Dr. Lillian Eby named new Editor in Chief of Journal of Applied Psychology Congratulations to Dr. Read more about Dr. Lillian Eby named new Editor in Chief of Journal of Applied Psychology
Graduate Student Caroline Jones collaborates with Zoo Atlanta! In collaboration with the UGA Instrument and Design Fabrication Shop, graduate student Caroline Jones developed and installed an artificial termite mound at Zoo Atlanta to research social behaviors of gorilla! She's not monkeying around! Keep up the outstanding work, Caroline! Read more about Graduate Student Caroline Jones collaborates with Zoo Atlanta!
Longtime Psychology Faculty celebrate their retirement! Drs. Doree Fragaszy and Lennie Martin celebrated their retirement from Psychology and the University of Georgia with a reception this past Friday, May 3rd attended by friends, colleagues, and students. Read more about Longtime Psychology Faculty celebrate their retirement!
Dr. Sierra Carter named as one of the 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health! Congratulations to Dr. Sierra Carter (2016 PhD in Clinical Psychology), who has recently been named as one of the 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health by the National Minority Quality Forum, recognizing her research in health disparities! Dr. Carter is now an assistant professor of Psychology at Georgia State University. Keep up the outstanding work! Read more about Dr. Sierra Carter named as one of the 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health!
