EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Tennessee, 1996
Experimental Psychology - emphasis in Social/Personality Psychology
Dissertation - "Cognitive Certainty: Trust and Betrayal in
Interpersonal Relationships"
M.A. University of Tennessee, 1994
Experimental Psychology
Thesis - The Development of the Trust Inventory
B.A. Mississippi State University, 1992
Psychology - Summa cum Laude
FUNDING
"The Effects
of Rejection on Self-and Body-esteem"
Psi Chi Faculty
Advisor Research Grant, Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology,
2002: $2000
"The
Influence of Embarrassment on Coping with Interpersonal Betrayal"
National Science Foundation KY EPSCoR 1998 Research Enhancement Grant, 1998-99:
$11,950
"Addressing Diversity in Undergraduate Teaching"
Summer Fellowship for the Enhancement of Teaching, Morehead State University,
1998: $500
"Coping with Betrayal"
Research and Creative Productions Faculty Research Grant, Morehead State
University, 1997-98: $3,929
Science Alliance Upgrade Award for Excellence in Research, 1995
Research Excellence Travel Grant, University of Tennessee Graduate School, 1995
1995 Graduate Research Award, Knoxville Area Psychological Association, 1994-1995
Science Alliance Excellence Award for Scholarly Presentation, 1994, 1995
PUBLICATIONS
Couch, L. L., Gaia, A. C., & Jobe, R. (under review). The role of attachment styles in recollections about interpersonal betrayal. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Adams, J. M., Couch, L. L., Kelly, K. M., & Jones, W. H. (under review). Commitment to close relationships: A dispositional approach. Journal of Research in Personality.
Jones, W. H., & Couch, L. L. (2003). Personality and relationships. In V. J. Derlega, B. A. Winstead, & W. H. Jones (Eds.). Personality, third edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
Couch, L. L. (2001). The Trust Inventory. In J. Maltby, C. A. Lewis, and A. Hill (Eds.). A Handbook of Psychological Tests. Lampeter, Wales, UK: Edwin Mellen Press.
Couch, L. L., Jones, W. H., & Moore, D. S. (1999). Buffering the effects of betrayal: The role of apology, forgiveness, and commitment. In J. M. Adams & W. H. Jones (Eds.). The Handbook of Interpersonal Commitment and Relationship Stability. New York: Plenum.
Couch, L. L. (1999). Trust. In D. Levinson, J. Ponzetti, and P. Jorgensen (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Human Emotions. New York: Macmillan Reference.
Jones, W. H., & Couch, L. L. (1999). Personality and relationships. In V. J. Derlega, B. A. Winstead, & W. H. Jones (Eds.). Personality: Contemporary Theory and Research, second edition. Chicago: Nelson-Hall.
Jones, W. H., Couch, L. L., & Scott, S. (1997). Trust and betrayal: The psychology of trust violation. In R. Hogan, J. Johnson, & S. R. Briggs (Eds.). Handbook of Personality. New York: Academic Press.
Couch, L. L., & Jones, W. H. (1997). Measuring levels of trust. Journal of Research in Personality, 31, 319-336.
Couch, L. L., Adams, J. M., & Jones, W. H. (1996). The assessment of trust orientation. Journal of Personality Assessment, 67, 302-323.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Couch, L. L. (2002, October). The positive nature of interpersonal trust. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists.
Couch, L. L. (1999, September). The impact of event characteristics on coping and emotional experience after interpersonal betrayal. Mississippi State University, Department of Psychology.
Couch, L. L. (1999, April). The aftermath of interpersonal betrayal. Western Illinois University, Department of Psychology.
Couch, L. L. (1998, November). Leaving a legacy: Using past experience to mentor in social psychology. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists.
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Price, S. E., Couch, L. L. & Kidwell, S. L. (2004, November). The heart of the matter: An assessment of cardiovascular reactivity during interviews about past betrayals. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Murray, KY.
Bausmer, M. R., Couch, L. L., & Olson, D. R. (2004, November). Love styles as predictors of trauma symptoms after the experience of betrayal. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Murray, KY.
Garris, C. P., Couch, L. L., & Page, M. (2004, April). Exploring the effect of rejection on attributions and empathy. Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, D. C.
Stegall, L., Thompson, B, & Couch, L. L. (2004, April). Finishing unfinished business: Coping as a means of psychological resolution after betrayal. Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Couch, L. L. & Olson, D. R. (2004, February). Attachment as a predictor of psychological resolution after romantic betrayal. Society of Social and Personality Psychology, Austin, TX.
Garris, C. P. & Couch, L. L. (2004, February). Exploring loneliness: The effects of self-consciousness and other interpersonal factors. Posters-at-the-Capital, Frankfort, KY.
Garris, C. P. & Couch, L. L. (2003, November). Exploring the effects of self-consciousness on loneliness. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Bowling Green, KY.
Matthews, G. O. & Couch, L. L. (2003, November). A correlational study of the need for uniqueness. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Bowling Green, KY
Price, S. E. & Couch, L. L. (2003, November). An OCEAN of MAPLES: A correlational study of love styles and personality dimensions. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Bowling Green, KY.
Stegall, L., Thompson, B, & Couch, L. L. (2003, November). Finishing unfinished business: The role of coping strategies in resolving negative feelings after betrayal. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Bowling Green, KY.
Couch, L. L. & Olson, D. R. (2003, March). Influences of attachment styles on psychological resolution of betrayal experiences. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Pryor-Long, P. M., Couch, L. L., & Stegall, L. (2003, March). Influences on judgments about victims and perpetrators of romantic betrayal. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Garris, C. P., Hudson, C. N., Couch, L. L. & Olson, D. R. (2003, February). Mental and physical health predictors after romantic betrayal. Posters-at-the-Capital, Frankfort, KY.
Garris, C. P., Hudson, C. N., Couch, L. L., & Olson, D. R. (2002, November). Adult attachment style as a predictor of mental and physical health after romantic betrayal. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Highland Heights, KY.
Pryor-Long, P. M., Stegall, L., & Couch, L. L. (2002, November). Embarrassability as a personality predictor of tendencies toward eating disorders. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Highland Heights, KY.
Couch, L. L., Thompson, R. B., & Fraser, E. (2002, March). The influence of post-betrayal coping on long-term psychological health. Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
Pryor-Long, P. M., Stegall, L., & Couch, L. L. (2001, November). The influence of attachment style on remembering past betrayal experiences. Joint Meeting of the Tennessee and Kentucky Academies of Science, Murfreesboro, TN.
Thompson, R. B., Pryor-Long, P. M., Fraser, E., & Couch, L. L. (2001, October). The gender of personality traits: An analysis of the Five Factor Model. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.
Armstrong, C. A. & Couch, L. L. (2001, February). Long-term interpersonal consequences of betrayal: The effects of subclinical emotional reactions. Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Antonio, TX.
Couch, L. L. (2001, February). The process of coping with interpersonal betrayal: Differences in strategy selection and outcomes. Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Antonio, TX.
Ferguson-Isaac, C., Ralston, T. K., & Couch, L. L. (2000, June). “Some day my prince will come” and other romantic beliefs. Society for the Study of Social Issues, Minneapolis, MN.
Ralston, T. K., Ferguson-Isaac, C., & Couch, L. L. (2000, June). Satisfaction in romantic relationships and the belief in a soulmate. Society for the Study of Social Issues, Minneapolis, MN.
Kelly, K. M., Smith, J. W., & Couch, L. L. (2000, May). Coping styles as moderators of emotional reactions to betrayal. Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Hall-Halfhill, A., Couch, L. L., & Rogers, J. (2000, March). Health consequences of interpersonal betrayal. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Couch, L. L., Blevins, D., Howard, A., & Damron, T. (2000, March). Early reactions to interpersonal betrayal: An analysis of victim accounts. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Couch, L. L., Rogers, J., & Howard, A. (2000, February). The impact of event characteristics on coping with interpersonal betrayal. Society of Personality and Social Psychologists, Nashville, TN.
Ferguson-Isaac, C., Ralston, T. K., & Couch, L. L. (1999, June). Testing assumptions about coping with interpersonal betrayal. International Network of Personal Relations, Louisville, KY.
Couch, L. L. (1999, March). Relational threats: Surviving the aftermath of interpersonal betrayal. Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Harless, C., Smallwood, R., Hall-Halfill, A., & Couch, L. L. (1998, November). Healing after betrayal: The influence of attachment style. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Athens, GA.
Gossett, R. L., Lawson, A. D., & Couch, L. L. (1998, November). Relational satisfaction and well-being: Who makes us happiest? Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Athens, GA.
Couch, L. L., & Wilke, J. L. (1998, August). Evaluating the utility of the Appraisal Process Model of Trust. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Couch, L. L., Pack, K., & Scalf, D. (1998, April). Coping with interpersonal betrayal: An analysis of trust. Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Hixson, C., Couch, L. L., & Giarmo, C. (1998, April). Quality of romantic relationships as predicted by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Fultz, C., Hixson, C., Bush, K., & Couch, L. L. (1998, April). Gender differences in coping with new college experiences. Carolinas Psychology Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Heringer, C., Cheesman, R. A., Ferguson, C., Walker, E., & Couch, L. L. (1998, April). Roommate satisfaction based on selection and interpersonal characteristics. Carolinas Psychology Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Couch, L. L., Darland, K. E., & Hixson, C. (1997, November). Gender differences in coping with betrayal. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Couch, L. L., Ferguson, C., & Walker, E. (1997, November). The relationship of trust and experience with betrayal to future relational cognitions. Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Morehead, KY.
Blume, K. J., Rathburn, K. L., & Couch, L. L. (1997, April). Relationship quality as a function of gender and sociability. Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Couch, L. L. (1997, April). Interpersonal betrayal: Assessment and emotional reactions. Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Couch, L. L. (1996, August). The perceived seriousness of betrayal. International Conference on Personal Relationships, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Bridges, M. M., & Couch, L. L. (1996, March). A dispostional explanation for the pursuit of knowledge. Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.
Couch, L. L. (1996, March). The effects of betrayal on relationships: Interpersonal jealousy. Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.
Reitter, K. M., & Couch, L. L. (1996, March). Gender-related differences in disposition. Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.
Couch, L. L., & Adams, J. M. (1995, November). Trust and the interpersonal circumplex. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Delray Beach, FL.
Couch, L. L., & Jones, W. H. (1995, August). New concepts of trust: Reliability and validity evidence. American Psychological Association, New York.
Couch, L. L. (1995, March). Jealousy as a personality factor in interpersonal relationships. Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Gray, K., & Couch, L. L. (1995, March). Romantic love, liking, and companionate love styles. Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Jarvis, M., & Couch, L. L. (1995, March). Betrayal in close interpersonal relationships. Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Couch, L. L. (1994, October). Relational characteristics of the high and low relational truster. Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Winston-Salem, NC.
Adams, P. L. & Couch, L. L. (1994, March). The quality of parental relationships: Guilt and trust. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Couch, L. L. (1994, March). Trust and the romantic relationship. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Jones, W. H., Adams, J. M., Couch, L. L., & Gaia, A. C. (1994, March). The expenditure of time and energy on personal relationships. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Couch, L. L., & Jones, W. H. (1993, March). Social anxiety and social support. Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Couch, L. L. (1992, March). Relationship between locus of control orientation and assertive behavior with respect to interpersonal trust expectancies. Southeastern Psychological Association, Knoxville.
Professional Service
Consulting Editor for the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research
Ad
Hoc reviewer for
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
Journal of Research in Personality
Journal of Social and
Personal Relationships
Personality and Social Psychology Review
Journal of Social Psychology
Personal Relationships
Sex Roles
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
Allyn & Bacon
Wiley
Thomson
Wadsworth Publishing
Program Committee Chair, 20th Anniversary Meeting of the Society of Southeastern
Social Psychologists
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Southeastern Psychological Association
Midwestern Psychological Association
Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists
International Association of Relationships Research
Psi Chi
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Kentucky Academy of Sciences
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society