Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D.

About

Madeleine A. Fugère, Ph.D., is a professor of Social Psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University, where she teaches courses in Social Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, and Attraction and Romantic Relationships. She is the author of The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships (Palgrave Macmillan) as well as numerous journal articles related to attraction and romantic relationships.

Books by Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D.

Recent Posts

The Surprisingly Strong Link Between Genetics and Infidelity

Large research projects involving twins suggest a strong link between genetics and the likelihood of being unfaithful to a romantic partner.

Why It's So Important to Feel Like Your Partner Knows You

Although we may believe that it is crucial to know a long-term partner well, new research reveals that it is more important to feel as if our partners know and understand us.

Why Your Romantic Choices Can Surprise You

There are good reasons why our mate choices may not match our ideal preferences but we can still find ideal relationships.

Does Gender Drive the First-Time Sexual Satisfaction Gap?

New research suggests that women's less satisfying first experience with sex may be more strongly tied to their partner's gender than to their own.

Liars Are Less Attractive

New research details three studies showing evidence that people are rated as more attractive when they tell the truth rather than lie.

Can a Relationship Possibly Thrive Again After Infidelity?

Can a relationship thrive following infidelity? A new study finds there's hope for couples who are struggling to heal from infidelity.

Social Connections Mitigate Genetic Risk for Depression

Social connections strongly protected against repeated depressive episodes, even among those with a high genetic risk.

How Poor Sleep Quality Sabotages Relationships

New research shows that poor sleep quality is associated with increased feelings of anger and decreased perceptions of romantic relationship quality.

Will a New Relationship Change Your Personality?

New research explores which personality changes are reliably associated with different relationship events, from starting a new relationship to divorce.

After the 12-Step Program, Avoid the Dangerous Step 13

While the 12-step program is recommended by Alcoholics Anonymous for recovery, the 13th step can be a dangerous and predatory practice.