1
Jennifer M. Tomlinson
Department of Psychology
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
[email protected]
(315) 228-6524
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Assistant Professor (July 2014 to present). Colgate University
Visiting Assistant Professor (July 2013-2014). Colgate University
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (August, 2010-2013). Carnegie Mellon University
National Research Service Award from the National Institute on Aging: Benefits of Partner
Support for Self-Growth During the Transition to Retirement. Advisor: Dr. Brooke Feeney
EDUCATION
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. Psychology and Spanish (May, 2005). University of Rochester
Magna Cum Laude, Departmental High Honors. Advisor: Dr. Harry Reis
HONORS AND AWARDS
2013
2012
2012
2010
2009
2007
2005
University of Pittsburgh Aging Research Day Award for Excellence in Aging Research
Steve Duck New Scholar Award from the International Association for Relationship Research
James McKeen Cattell Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Psychology from the
New York Academy of Sciences
Award for Excellence in Teaching from Department of Psychology (Stony Brook University)
President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student (Stony Brook University)
Summer Institute for Social Psychology (SISP): Selected from pool of graduate students for
National Science Foundation-funded course on self-regulation and goals. (Austin, TX)
Full Tuition Scholarship for Psychology Graduate Program (Stony Brook University)
GRANTS
2011 Berkman Faculty Development Grant (Carnegie Mellon University) $5,500
2010 National Research Service Award from National Institute on Aging (F32AG037262) $143,670
“Benefits of Partner Support for Self-Growth During the Transition to Retirement”
2
PUBLICATIONS
*Indicates a student co-author.
*Sherry, A., Tomlinson, J.M., Loe, M., & Feeney, B.C. (in press) Apprehensive about
retirement: Women, life transitions, and relationships. To appear in Journal of Women and
Aging, 29(6), in December 2017.
Tomlinson, J.M., Aron, A., & Hatfield, E. (in press). Romantic love. To appear in The
Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press.
*Fivecoat, H.C., Tomlinson, J.M., Aron, A., & Caprariello, P.A. (2015). Partner responsiveness to
one’s own self-expansion opportunities: Effects on relationship satisfaction. Journal of Social
and Personal Relationships, 32(3), 368-385. doi: 10.1177/0265407514533767
Mashek, D., Milillo, D., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2015). Early career considerations: Postdoctoral
positions, adjunct teaching, and getting the first academic job. In D.S. Dunn (Ed.) The Oxford
Handbook of Undergraduate Psychology Education (pp. 711-728). New York, NY: Oxford
University Press.
Tomlinson, J.M., Feeney, B.C., & *Van Vleet, M. (2015). A longitudinal investigation of relational
catalyst support of goal strivings. The Journal of Positive Psychology, Online First. doi:
10.1080/17439760.2015.1048815
Tomlinson, J.M., Aron, A., Carmichael, C.L., Reis, H.T., & Holmes, J.G. (2014). 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, 31(3), 384-409. doi:
10.1177/0265407513498656
Tomlinson, J.M. & Aron, A (2013). The path to closeness: A mediational model for overcoming
the risks of increasing closeness. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 30, 805-812.
Feeney, B.C., Collins, N.L., Van Vleet, M., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2013). Motivations for
providing a secure base: Links with attachment orientations and secure base behavior.
Attachment and Human Development, 15, 261-280.
Tomlinson, J.M. & Aron, A. (2013). The positive psychology of romantic love. In M.
Hojjat & D. Cramer (Eds.), Positive Psychology of Love (pp. 3-15). New York, NY: Oxford
University Press.
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 of Aging and
Mental Health, 16, 712-721.
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.
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.
3
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C., (under review). Growing into retirement: Initial levels of selfexpansion and partner support predict long-term health and well-being
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.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (in preparation). Longitudinal, physiological, and observational
evidence for the importance of partner support for self-expansion during the transition to
retirement.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2016). Helping eachother grow: Benefits of partner support for
self-expansion in retirement. To be presented at the Society for Personality and Social
Psychology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.
*Bhimji, J., Xu, X., & Tomlinson, J.M. (2015). Jealousy through the lens of the self-expansion model.
Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
*Brown, R.R., *Challener, S.A., *Yosaitis, A.J., Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2015). How your
other half affects your whole: How relationships affect the self-concept in retirement. Poster
presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Long Beach,
CA.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2015). Individual and relationship benefits of partner support for
self-expansion during the transition to retirement. Symposium presented at the Society for
Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA.
Tomlinson, J.M., *Yosaitis, A.J, *Challener, S.A., *Brown, R.R., & Feeney, B.C. (2015). Partners as
a source of positive self-concept change during the transition to retirement. Paper to be
presented at the International Association for Relationships Research Mini Conference.
Rutgers, NJ.
Xu, X., Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2015). Marital duration is associated with greater moderate
physical activity in older couples. Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social
Psychology Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA.
Feeney, B.C., *Van Vleet, M., Tomlinson, J.M., & *Jakubiak, B. (2014). Predictors of the pursuit
and support of challenging life opportunities. Symposium presented at the Society for
Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Austin, TX.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2014). Partner support for self-expansion predicts positive changes
in health during the transition to retirement. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social
Psychology Annual Meeting. Austin, TX.
4
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2013). Longitudinal health effects of partner support for growth
during the transition to retirement. Symposium presented at the Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2013). The importance of partner support for self-expansion
during the transition to retirement. Presented at the Society for Personality and Social
Psychology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
Tomlinson, J.M., & Feeney, B.C. (2013). Partner support for self-expansion and health during the
transition to retirement. Presented at the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging Annual
Poster Day. Pittsburgh, PA.
*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.
5
Tomlinson, J.M., & Aron, A. (2011). Breaking up is hard to do: Longitudinal predictors of postdissolution 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 the Society 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 the
Society 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 the
International 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 the Society 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 the Society 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 the Society 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 the Society for Personality and Social
Psychology Annual Meeting. Memphis, TN.
6
Tomlinson [Rodden], J.M., Carmichael, C.L., Reis, H.T. (2006). Attachment style as a moderator of
affective forecasting for relational events. Presented at the International 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 the Association 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 the Society for Personality and
Social Psychology Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA.
INVITED TALKS
March 2016 CUNY Graduate Center Basic and Applied Social Psychology Brown Bag
February 2015 Yale University Social Psychology Brown Bag
December 2013 University of Rochester Clinical and Social Psychology Brown Bag
October 2013 Syracuse University Social Area Brown Bag
March 2013 University of Pittsburgh Social Area Brown Bag
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
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.
MEDIA COVERAGE
2014
2013
2013
Article on the perceived over-idealization featured in Journal of Social and Personal
Relationships podcast series and on the Science of Relationships blog.
Research on perceived over-idealization in relationships featured in The Vancouver Sun
Article on the path to closeness featured in Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
podcast series, on the Science of Relationships blog, and the Psychology Today blog
MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2015
2014-2015
2013-2014
2011
Thesis advisor for Stanley Ezquerro, Milos Gak, Brandt Gribbon, Brigit Ieuter,
Brooke Marston, Allison Pool, Alexandra Rodriguez, and Marisa Seslowsky (Colgate)
Thesis advisor for students Jessica Ach, Victoria Fontana (honors), Ariel Sherry
(honors), Kelly Tucker, and Samantha Wary (honors) (Colgate)
Thesis advisor for students Robert Berkowitz, Sarah Kistner (honors), Caroline
Potolicchio, Olivia Prince, Alexandra Santis, and Sarah Trapp (honors) (Colgate)
Led professional development seminar for department graduate students on how to apply
for postdoc positions. (Carnegie Mellon University)
7
2010-2011
Independent 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.”
2007-2008
Graduate 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
2007-2008
Graduate student advisor for Minorities in Psychology club
2007
Graduate student panel member for Psi Chi and Minorities in Psychology workshops
2006-2007
Graduate 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-present Graduate student supervisor for approximately 5-10 research assistants per semester.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor (independently designed and implemented courses):
Spring 2016 Social Psychology (Colgate University)
Spring 2016 Research Methods for Psychology (Colgate University)
Fall 2015
Science of Relationships (Colgate University)
Fall 2015
Advanced Social Psychology (Colgate University)
Spring 2015 Social Psychology (Colgate University)
Fall 2014
Advanced Social Psychology (Colgate University)
Fall 2014
Research Methods for Psychology (Colgate University)
Spring 2014 Advanced Social Psychology (Colgate University)
Spring 2014 Research Methods for Psychology (Colgate University)
Fall 2013
Advanced Social Psychology (Colgate University)
Fall 2013
Research Methods for Psychology (Colgate University)
Summer 2010 Statistical Methods in Psychology (Stony Brook University)
Fall 2009
Statistical Methods in Psychology (Stony Brook University)
Summer 2009 Social Psychology Research Laboratory (Stony Brook University)
Summer 2008 The Social Psychology of Close Relationships (Stony Brook University)
Laboratory Instructor (taught independent laboratory sections and graded assignments):
Fall 2008
Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design (Graduate Instructor: Arthur Samuel)
Spring 2008 Correlation and Regression (Graduate Instructor: Anthony Napoli)
Fall 2007
Research and Writing for Psychology (Instructor: Anne Moyer)
Fall 2006
Social Psychology Research Laboratory (Instructor: Sheri Levy)
Teaching Assistant (led review sessions, held office hours, and graded exams and papers):
Spring 2010 Social Psychology (Instructor: Marci Lobel)
Spring 2009 Introduction to Psychology (Instructor: Anne Moyer)
Spring 2007 The Social Psychology of Close Relationships (Instructor: Arthur Aron)
Spring 2006 Psychology of Drug Addiction (Instructor: J. Lee Westmaas)
Fall 2005
Human Development (Instructor: Paul Kaplan)
8
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
Relationship Research Interest Group Member: Spring 2014-present. Responsible for organizing
the Society for Personality and Social Psychology annual Close Relationships Preconference.
Editorial Board Member: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Reviewer: Basic and Applied Social Psychology
Reviewer: Child Development
Reviewer: Emotion
Reviewer: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Reviewer: Personal Relationships
Reviewer: Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Reviewer: Psychological Science
COLGATE UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Summer Research Poster Session Judge. July 2014 and July 2015.
Institutional Review Board Member. Spring 2015-present.
Natural Sciences Colloquium Coordinator. Spring 2015-present.
High School Seminar on “Science of Relationships” through the Cove. Spring 2015.
Organized a Heretics Lunch Panel on Relationships and Happiness. Spring 2015.
Sponsored Rachel Brown, Skye Challener, and Abby Yosaitis to attend the Society for Personality and
Social Psychology annual meeting in Long Beach, CA. Spring 2015.
Organized NASC colloquium talk by Dr. Jeremy Jamieson. Fall 2015.
Summer Research Advisor for Rachel Brown, Skye Challener, and Abby Yosaitis. Summer 2015.
COLGATE DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
Represented Psychology at April Visit Day. Spring 2015.
Organized speed data-ing event for Psychology and Neuroscience students. Spring 2015.
Organized graduate school panel for Psychology and Neuroscience students. Fall 2014.
Faculty co-advisor for Psychology department student representatives. Fall 2014-Present.
Sub-committee member for the search for a tenure stream social psychologist. Fall 2015.
Co-chaired the search for a visiting social psychologist. Summer 2014.
Represented Psychology at April Visit Day. Spring 2014.
9
GRADUATE SCHOOL 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. [email protected]
Brooke Feeney, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University,
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. (412)268-6203. [email protected]
Harry Reis, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Clinical and Social Psychology, University of Rochester,
RC Box 270266, Rochester, NY 14627. (585) 275-8697. [email protected]