Research Interests
I study how individual differences emerge and develop throughout life. My research investigates how life experiences, genetic differences, and social contexts shape who people are, and the dynamics that govern how people change over time.
Courses Taught
PSYC 207: The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
PSYC 144: Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination
Additional Campus Affiliations
Psychology Department Diversity Committee
Highlighted Publications
Dugan, K. A., Vogt, R. L., Zheng, A., Gillath, O., Deboeck, P. R., Fraley, R. C., & Briley, D. A. (2023). Life events sometimes alter the trajectory of personality development: Effect sizes for 25 life events estimated using a large, frequently assessed sample. Journal of Personality. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12837
Dugan, K. A., Fraley, R. C., Gillath, O., & Deboeck, P. R. (2022). Changes in global and relationship-specific attachment working models. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075211051408
Dugan, K. A., & Fraley, R. C. (2022). The roles of parental and partner attachment working models in romantic relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075221075254
Dugan, K. A., Khan, F., & Fraley, R. C. (2022). Dismissing attachment and global and daily indicators of subjective well-being: An experience sampling approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672221089781