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Jennifer M. Tomlinson
Department of Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA15213
(518)669-2811
EDUCATION
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (August, 2010-present). Carnegie Mellon University
National Research Service Award: Benefits of Partner Support for Self-Growth During the Transition to Retirement. Advisor: Dr. Brooke Feeney
Ph.D. Social/Health Psychology(August, 2010). Stony Brook University
Quantitative Minor and Close Relationships Concentration
Dissertation Title: Perceived Partner Idealization: Is there an Optimal Level?
Committee Members: Drs. Arthur Aron, Joanne Davila, Antonio Freitas, and Harry Reis
M.A. Social/Health Psychology (May, 2007). Stony Brook University
Master’s Thesis Title: Why We Don't Know What the Future Holds: Attachment as a Moderator of Affective Forecasts.Advisor: Dr. Arthur Aron
B.A.Psychologyand Spanish(May, 2005). University of Rochester
Honors Thesis Title: Attachment Style as a Source of Variability in Accuracy of Affective Forecasting.Advisor: Dr. Harry Reis
Magna Cum Laude, Departmental High Honors
HONORS AND AWARDS
2012Steve Duck New Scholar Award from the International Association for Relationship Research
2012James McKeen Cattell Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Psychology from the
New York Academy of Sciences
2010Award for Excellence in Teaching from Department of Psychology(Stony Brook University)
2009President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student (Stony Brook University)
2007Summer Institute for SocialPsychology (SISP): Selected from pool of graduate students for National Science Foundation-funded course on self-regulation and goals. (Austin, TX)
2005Full Tuition Scholarship for Psychology Graduate Program (Stony Brook University)
GRANTS
2012R03 Application in response to RFA from National Institute on Aging (Under Review) $50,000
“The Importance of Goal Strivings in Older Adulthood”
2011 Berkman Faculty Development Grant (Carnegie Mellon University) $5,500
2010National Research Service Award from National Institute on Aging (F32AG037262) $143,670
“Benefits of Partner Support for Self-Growth During the Transition to Retirement”
PUBLICATIONS
*Indicates a student co-author.
Tomlinson, J.M., Carmichael, C.M., Reis, H.T., & Aron, A. (2010). Affective forecasting and
individual differences: Accuracy for relational events and anxious attachment. Emotion, 10, 447-453.
Tomlinson, J.M. & Aron, A. (2012). Relationship neuroscience: Where we are and where we might
be going. In O. Gillath, G.E. Adams, and A.D. Kunkel (Eds.), Relationship Science: Integrating Evolutionary, Neuroscience, and Sociocultural Approaches (pp.13-26). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Schulz, R., Beach, S.R., Cook, T.B., Martire, L.M., Tomlinson, J.M., & Monin, J.K., (2012).
Predictors and consequences of lack of choice in informal caregiving. Journal ofAging and Mental Health,16, 712-721.
Tomlinson, J.M. & Aron, A. (2012). The positive psychology of romantic love. To appear in M.
Hojjat & D. Cramer (Eds.), Positive Psychology of Love.
Tomlinson, J.M. & Aron, A (in press). The path to closeness: A mediational model for overcoming
the risks of increasing closeness. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
*Fivecoat, H.C., Tomlinson, J.M., Aron, A., & Caprariello, P.A. (invited revision, under review).
Partner responsiveness to one’s own self-expansion opportunities: Effects on relationship satisfaction.Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Tomlinson, J.M., Aron, A., Carmichael, C.L., Reis, H.T., & Holmes, J.G. (invited revision, under
review). The costs of being put on a pedestal: The effects of feeling over-idealized in married and dating relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Tomlinson, J.M., Feeney, B.C., & *Van Vleet, M. (under review). Perceived and enacted support
during a goal discussion promote long-term self-growth.
Feeney, B.C., Collins, N.L., Van Vleet, M., & Tomlinson, J.M. (under review). Motivations for
providing a secure base: Links with attachment orientations and secure base behavior.
Mashek, D., Milillo, D., & Tomlinson, J.M. (invited chapter, under revision). Early career
considerations: Postdoctoral positions, adjunct teaching, and getting the first academic job. To appear in The Oxford Handbook of Undergraduate Psychology Education.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
*Maniaci, M., Reis, H.T., & Tomlinson, J.M. (in preparation). Beyond a static view of loneliness: Daily
experiences of loneliness, social interaction, and well-being.
Mattingly, B.A., Tomlinson, J.M.,& Aron, A. (in preparation). Breaking up is hard to do:
Longitudinal predictors of post-dissolution happiness.
Tomlinson, J.M.,*Fivecoat, H.C., & Aron, A. (in preparation). Development of the self-expansion
opportunity measure.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
*Maniaci, M., Reis, H.T., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2012). Beyond a static view of loneliness: Daily
experiences of loneliness, social interaction, and well-being.Symposium presented at the
International Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Mattingly, B.A., &Tomlinson, J.M. (2012). Broken hearts and loss of self: Avoidance (not approach)
motivation mediates the relationship between self-expansion and post-dissolution happiness. Presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Tomlinson, J.M. &Feeney, B.C. (2012). Perceived and enacted support during a goal discussion
promote long-term self-growth.Symposium presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2012). Pathways of partner support for personal growth during the
transition to retirement. Presented at the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging Annual Poster Day. Pittsburgh, PA.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2012). Positive illusions about a goal discussion promote positive
functioning. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.
*Crasta, D., Tomlinson, J.M., & Aron, A. (2012). Viewing partners as sources of self-expansion
predicts more satisfying relationships for women. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.
Tomlinson, J.M., Aron, A., Carmichael, C.L., Reis, H.T., & Holmes, J.G. (2011). The effects of
feeling over-idealized in dating and married relationships. Presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Mini Conference. Tucson, AZ.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2011). Benefits of partner support for personal growth during the
transition to retirement. Presented at the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging Annual Poster Day. Pittsburgh, PA.
*Maniaci, M.R., Reis, H.T. & Tomlinson, J.M., (2011). Daily fluctuations in loneliness, social
interaction, and well-being. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Aron, A. (2011). Breaking up is hard to do: Longitudinal predictors of post-
dissolution happiness.Symposium presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.
Aron, A., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2010). Seeing me as part of you: Perceived inclusion of the self in the
other. Symposium presented at the Society for Experimental Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN.
Aron, A., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2010). What does perceived partner responsiveness mean?
Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
Aron, E.N., Aron, A., Jagiellowicz, J., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2010). Sensory processing sensitivity is
associated with boredom in close relationships.Presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting. Herzalia, Israel.
Tomlinson J.M, Reis, H.T., Carmichael, C.L. & Aron, A. (2010). Too much of a good thing?
Curvilinear effects of perceived partner idealization on marital satisfaction. Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
Tomlinson, J.M, Reis, H.T., Carmichael, C.L. & Aron, A. (2009). Finding an optimal level:
Curvilinear effects of perceived partner idealization in marriage. Paper presented at theInternational Association for Relationships Research Mini Conference. Lawrence, KS.
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., Fivecoat, H.C., & Aron, A. (2009). The benefits of partner support for
self-expansion opportunities. Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL.
*Fivecoat, H.C., Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., & Aron, A. (2008). Development of the self-expansion
opportunity measure.Presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting. Providence, RI.
*Katz, S., Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., Aron, E.N., & Aron, A. (2008). Situational and dispositional
influences on accessibility of love and power. Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM.
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M, & Aron, A. (2008). Inclusion of the self in the other: A key construct for
perceived partner regard. Symposium presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting, Symposium Chair and Presenter. Providence, RI.
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M, & Aron, A. (2008). From inclusion of the self in the other to relationship
satisfaction, via perceived partner responsiveness. Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM.
Tomlinson [Rodden], & Aron, A. (2007). Life after the breakup: Predictors of post-dissolution
happiness in a longitudinal sample. Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Memphis, TN.
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., Carmichael, C.L., Reis, H.T. (2006). Attachment style as a moderator of
affective forecasting for relational events. Presented at theInternational Association for Relationships Research Biannual Meeting. Rethymnon, Crete, Greece.
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., Aron, E. N., & Aron, A. (2006). The development of a measure of the
power complex. Presented at theAssociation for Psychological Science Annual Meeting. New York, NY.
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., Carmichael, C.L., & Reis, H.T. (2006). Attachment style as a source of
variability in accuracy of affective forecasting. Presented at theSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP)
International Association for Relationships Research (IARR)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
I have a broad interest in the social psychology of close relationships and emotion. More specifically, my research focuses on perceptions of partner responsiveness, attachment theory, and partner support for personal growth. I am currently studying the health benefits of partner support for personal growth in recent retirees.
MENTORING EXPERIENCE
2011Led professional development seminar for department graduate students on how to apply for postdoc positions. (Carnegie Mellon University)
2010-2011Independent study advisor to student Dev Crasta (who is now enrolled in the clinical Ph.D program at the University of Rochester).
Study presented at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) conference and Long Island Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Conference:
“How do I love thee? Assessing relationship processes through partner descriptions.”
2007-2008Graduate research advisor to honors thesis student Hayley Fivecoat (who is now enrolled in the clinical Ph.D program at the Binghamton University).
Honors Thesis: “Partner responsiveness to self-expansion opportunities: Implications for positive change in relationships,”
Received honorable mention for presentation at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) conference
2007-2008Graduate student advisor for Minorities in Psychology club
2007Graduate student panel member for Psi Chi and Minorities in Psychology workshops
2006-2007Graduate research advisor to honors thesis student Yeon Kim
Honors Thesis: “Social networks and romantic relationships: Quality vs. quantity” presented at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) conference
2005-presentGraduate student supervisor for approximately 30 research assistants across semesters.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor (independently designed and implemented courses):
Summer 2010Statistical Methods in Psychology
Fall 2009Statistical Methods in Psychology
Summer 2009Social Psychology Research Laboratory
Summer 2008The Social Psychology of Close Relationships
Laboratory Instructor (taught independent laboratory sections and graded assignments):
Fall 2008Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design (Graduate Instructor: Arthur Samuel)
Spring 2008Correlation and Regression(Graduate Instructor: Anthony Napoli)
Fall 2007Research and Writing for Psychology (Instructor: Anne Moyer)
Fall 2006Social Psychology Research Laboratory (Instructor: Sheri Levy)
Teaching Assistant (led review sessions, held office hours, and graded exams and papers):
Spring 2010Social Psychology (Instructor: Marci Lobel)
Spring 2009Introduction to Psychology (Instructor: Anne Moyer)
Spring 2007The Social Psychology of Close Relationships (Instructor: Arthur Aron)
Spring 2006Psychology of Drug Addiction (Instructor: J. Lee Westmaas)
Fall 2005Human Development (Instructor: Paul Kaplan)
Guest Lectures:
Fall 2009 Lecture Title: Perceived Partner Responsiveness
Social Psychology of Close Relationships:Stony Brook University
Spring 2009Lecture Title: Relationship Dissolution and Divorce
Social Psychology of Close Relationships: Stony Brook University
Spring 2009Lecture Title: Love and the Expansion of the Self
Human Sexual and Gender Development Learning Center: Stony Brook University
Fall 2008Lecture Title: Close Relationships: Relationship Development and Maintenance
Introduction to Psychology: Stony Brook University
Spring 2007Lecture Title: Communal and Exchange Relationships
Social Psychology of Close Relationships: Stony Brook University
ADVANCED STATISTICAL SKILLS
Dyadic Data Analysis: Completed Data Analysis Training Institute of Connecticut (DATIC) workshop on dyadic data using multilevel modeling with Drs.David A. Kenny, Tessa V. West, and Randi Garcia. Storrs, CT, June 2012.
Hierarchical Linear Modeling: Attended summer institute on advanced statistics and methods with Dr. Jaejkyung Lee. Buffalo, NY, May 2006.
Meta-Analysis:Completed a graduate course on meta-analysis with Dr. Anne Moyer, Fall 2006.
Structural Equation Modeling: Completed a graduate course on advanced multivariate methods with an emphasis on the principles of structural equation modeling with Dr. Arthur Aron, Spring 2008.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Reviewer:Child Development
Reviewer:Emotion
Reviewer:Journal of Social andPersonal Relationships
Reviewer:Personal Relationships
Reviewer:Psychological Science
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
Laboratory Director: Served as leader of the Aron laboratory; organized lab meetings, scheduling, and all other tasks necessary for the lab functioning. May 2008 -December, 2008.
Graduate Committee Member: Social and Health Area representative for the Psychology Department Graduate Student Committee, September 2007 - May 2009.
Brown Bag Student Coordinator: Organized outside speakers and graduate student and faculty speakers for Social and Health Area colloquium series. Fall 2007.
Orientation Leader: Co-led psychology department orientation for new graduate students. Fall 2006.
REFERENCES
Arthur Aron, Ph.D. Professor,Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. (631) 632-7707.
Joanne Davila, Ph.D. Professor,Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. (631) 632-7826.
Brooke Feeney, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. (412)268-6203.
Antonio Freitas, Ph.D. Associate Professor,Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. (631) 632-7818.
Vicki Helgeson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. (412)268-2624.
Sheri Levy, Ph.D. Associate Professor,Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. (631) 632-4355.
Harry Reis, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Clinical and Social Psychology, University of Rochester, RC Box 270266, Rochester, NY 14627. (585) 275-8697.
Richard Schulz, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, 3343 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. (412) 624-5442.