Research

I study the etiology of interpersonal conflict, particularly sexual conflict in committed relationships. In addition to basic research, I consider evidence-based practice to be of great value, and so I have an interest in the application of scientific research towards program development and evaluation. Specific topics include, but are not limited to partner rape, psychopathy, developmentally disabled offenders, and bullying. Current projects focus on:

Sexual Conflict & Coercion

In its broadest sense, I am interested in the causes and consequences of sexual conflict in intimate relationships. More specifically, I study how cuckoldry risk is involved in intimate partner sexual violence and more recently, how certain personality traits are associated with relationship conflict and cooperation.

Collaborators: Dr. Kelly Stiver, Dr. Rebecca Burwell, Melissa Hughes

Psychometrics

In addition to developing an assessment of self-perceived interest in partner sexual coaxing and coercion, I am working with students on forensic-related assessment development.

Collaborators: Brian Kochanowski

Tactics to Obtain Sex Scale

Measurement

Psychometric Properties & Scoring