Gwendolyn Seidman Ph.D.

About

Gwendolyn Seidman, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology and chair of the psychology department at Albright College. She received her doctorate in social-personality psychology from New York University in 2006. She studies self-expression and self-presentation on the Internet, cognition in close relationships, and social support.

Recent Posts

When Cell Phone Distractions Harm Your Relationship

The way phubbing is perceived is more important than whether or not it occurred.

Why Do We Let Our Phones Interfere When We Socialize?

Even though most people dislike it when others "phub" (phone-snub) them, we keep doing it anyway. New research examines why.

The Pandemic's Long-Term Effects on Attitudes

The pandemic has led many people to shift their attitudes. But it's young people whose views will be indelibly marked.

How Narcissists Really View Their Partners

Narcissists seek trophy partners, but do they view themselves as the better trophy?

Could Valentine’s Day Be Bad for Some Relationships?

Valentine’s Day can increase feelings of love, but it also has the potential to make problems worse for couples who are already in trouble.

Valentine’s Day can increase feelings of love, but it also has the potential to make problems worse for couples who are already in trouble.

Are Dating Apps Better at Finding Love or Sex?

New research examines whether the search for love or lust leads people to meet up with their dating app matches.

New research examines whether the search for love or lust leads people to meet up with their dating app matches.

Can How You Look on Screen Contribute to Zoom Fatigue?

Many factors contribute to Zoom fatigue. New research suggests that our level of self-consciousness and satisfaction with our appearance play a role.

Many factors contribute to Zoom fatigue. New research suggests that our level of self-consciousness and satisfaction with our appearance play a role.

What Do Singles Want in the Second Year of the Pandemic?

A new survey finds that singles are seeking more commitment and a slower progression to physical intimacy.

A new survey finds that singles are seeking more commitment and a slower progression to physical intimacy.

How Do Narcissists React to Breakups?

A new study explored how different facets of narcissism can explain how narcissists react to romantic breakups.

A new study explored how different facets of narcissism can explain how narcissists react to romantic breakups.

The Necessity of "Butler Lies" in a Hyper-Connected World

Thanks to our smartphones, we're constantly connected to each other. But this may create pressure to engage in a new, subtle, type of dishonesty: The Butler Lie.

Thanks to our smartphones, we're constantly connected to each other. But this may create pressure to engage in a new, subtle, type of dishonesty: The Butler Lie.