Professor of Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies
About
Professor Conley’s research addresses three main topics 1) gender differences in sexuality 2) consequences of departures from monogamy and 3) relationships between members of different groups, focusing on marginalized group members’ perceptions of dominant groups.
Selected Publications
Conley, T. D., Ziegler, A., Moors, A. C., Matsick, J. L., & Valentine, B. (2013). A critical examination of popular assumptions about the benefits and outcomes of monogamous relationships. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 17(2), 124-141.
Conley, T. D. (2011). Perceived proposer personality characteristics and gender differences in acceptance of casual sex offers. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100(2), 309-329.
Field(s) of Study
- Gender differences
- Monogamy
- Intergroup relationships