Ashley Vivlamore
 
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Contact: amvivlamore at gmail
The University of Texas at Austin
B.A. Psychology Honors
Graduation Date: Fall 2009
 

I am currently working on an honors thesis under Robert Josephs and Timothy Loving as my faculty advisors. The goal of this project is to investigate the link between hormones, specifically testosterone and cortisol, and romantic relationship functioning. This study provides a wealth of data including hormonal profiles, self-rated personality, partner-rated personality, dependency on partner, relationship satisfaction, and language use during positive and negative discussions between partners. I am particularly interested in whether an individual’s testosterone and cortisol levels interact to predict relationship satisfaction or relative dependency on partner. Further investigation will include how hormonal profiles are related to language use during a positive or negative discussion with one’s partner.



I am also working on a project under faculty advisor Samuel Gosling and graduate advisor Lindsay Graham. The purpose of this project is to investigate romantic intention (e.g., casual sex, dating, a relationship, or marriage) in the snap-judgment context of speed dating. We are also interested in whether perceived similarity between speed-daters is influenced by romantic intention or level of attraction.
 

Are You in a Relationship?  
Participate in a University of Texas study on relationships! Help with my honors thesis and you could win $100.
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You must currently be in a heterosexual relationship of 6 months or longer, and your partner must also agree to participate. The experimental session will last approximately 1 hr.

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