Dr. Rhonda Balzarini is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas State University and Research Fellow with the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University.

She also serves as the Associate Editor for Archives of Sexual Behavior, Associate Editor of Personality and Individual Differences, and is the Chair of the The Love Consortiums Marketing and Public Relations Committee.

 

Dr. Balzarini is a social psychologist studying the interpersonal processes that enhance and detract from the quality of romantic and sexual relationships. Her recent research focuses on how diverse couples can have satisfying and passionate relationships and successfully navigate challenges (e.g., sexual discrepancies) and distressing situations (e.g., COVID-related challenges).