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Joanne Davila
Professor
Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
Biography
Joanne Davila’s expertise is in the area of intimate relationships and mental health in adolescents and adults. She has recently developed a skills-based model of romantic competence that's based in the science of relationships. Her current research focuses on romantic competence among youth and emerging adults, the development of relationship education programs, the interpersonal causes and consequences of depression and anxiety, and well-being and relationship functioning among lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.
Education
- PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
- BA, New York University
Video
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May 21, 2020
Love in the time of COVID
Harvard Gazette
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April 7, 2020
It's a virtual dating game for Long Island singles practicing social distancing
Newsday
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December 11, 2019
Five ways to enjoy online dating while improving your chances, according to a psychologist
Washington Post
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August 21, 2019
23 Things She’s Not Telling You (According to Women)
MSN/BestLife
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February 11, 2019
Your Genes Could Impact the Quality of Your Marriage
Health News Digest
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