Office: S Pod, Engineering Building, Room 20 Human Development; Science IV, Room 122 Psychology
Office Phone: (607) 777-9210 Human Development; (607) 777-4579 Psychology
Fax: (607) 777-7587
E-mail: amerriwe@binghamton.edu
I am interested in doing research concerning men and women’s reproductive health attitudes. Different work that I have done examines the intersection between gender roles body image, and sexual socialization. My current research focuses on hook-up behavior in college students as well as attitudes about ideal partners.
Ph.D. Developmental Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
M.S. Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
B.A. Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
Introduction to Human Development
Psychology of Women’s Bodies
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Gender role
Sexual Socialization
Reproductive Health Attitudes, Body Image Development
Curtin, N., Ward, L.M., Merriwether, A., Caruthers, A. (2011). Femininity ideology and sexual health in young women: A focus on sexual knowledge, embodiment, and agency. International Journal of Sexual Health, 23, 48-62.
Ward, L.M., Epstein, M., Caruthers, S., & Merriwether, A. (2011). Men’s media use, sexual cognitions, and sexual risk behavior: Testing a meditational model. Developmental Psychology, 47, 592-602.
Schooler, D., Ward, L.M., Merriwether, A., & Caruthers, A.S. (2005). Cycles of shame: Menstrual shame, body shame, and sexual decision-making. Journal of Sex Research, 42, 324-334.
