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Close Relationships Laboratory
University of Georgia

Close Relationships Laboratory

Directed by social psychologist Richard Slatcher

 
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What makes our relationships tick and why do they have such profound effects on our health and well-being?

Having close relationships with others is a central human experience. Many of life’s ups and downs, the activities people engage in, and the goals they set for themselves are in one way or another linked to the initiation, development and maintenance of social relationships. Understanding psychological and social processes in close relationships and their impact on health and well-being is the central focus our lab’s research.

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About Richard Slatcher

 
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Richard Slatcher is the Gail M. Williamson Distinguished Professor in the Behavior and Brain Sciences area of the Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on how people’s close relationships with others can affect their well-being and their health.

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Recent Publications

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Diversity, equity and inclusivity in observational ambulatory assessment: Recommendations from two decades of Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) research.

Kaplan, D. M., Tidwell, C. A., Chung, J. M., Alisic, E., Demiray, B., Bruni, M. , Evora, S , Gajewski-Nemes, J. A., Macbeth, A., Mangelsdorf, S. M. , Mascaro, J. S., Minor, K. S., Noga, R. M., Nugent, N. R., Polsinelli, A. J. , Rentscher, K. E., Resnikoff, A. W., Robbins, M. L., Slatcher R. B., Tejada-Padron, A. B., & Mehl, M. R. (in press). Behavior Research Methods.

The perks of pet ownership for well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chopik, W. J., Oh, J., Weidmann, R., Weaver, J. R., Balzarini, R. N., Zoppolat, G., & Slatcher, R. B. (in press). Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

Relationship quality and physical health: responsiveness as an active ingredient predicting health across the lifespan.

Farrell, A. K., Stimpel, A. L., Stanton, S. C. E. & Slatcher, R. B. (in press). Current Opinion in Psychology.

 
 

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Dr. Slatcher is not planning to accept a new graduate student (Ph.D.) for Fall 2024.

**Please note that we are not currently recruiting new undergraduate or post-bacc research assistants. Check back in the future to see if we have any openings**