Social Psychology



VITA

Robin M. Kowalski

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Address: Department of Psychology

418 Brackett Hall

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 29634

Phone: (864) 656-0348 (office)

Fax: (864) 656-0358

E-mail: rkowals@clemson.edu

EDUCATION

Furman University (B.A.) 1985 Psychology

Wake Forest University (M.A.) 1987 Psychology

Univ. of North Carolina 1990 Social Psychology

at Greensboro (Ph.D.)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Visiting Instructor in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University, Summers,

1987-1989.

Research Associate, Spectrum Psychological Associates, 1987-1988.

Visiting Instructor in Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at

Greensboro, Summer, 1989.

Visiting Instructor in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University, 1989-

1990.

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University, 1990-1996.

Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University, 1996-2000

Full Professor, Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University, 2000-2003

Full Professor, Department of Psychology, Clemson University, 2003-present

Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University,

Summers, 1991-1996

Statistical Consultant, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 1991-1993.

Statistical Consultant, North Carolina Certified Counselors, Asheville, 1994-1997.

Consultant, Carolina's Society for Patient Representatives and Consumer Affairs, American

Hospital Association, 1994-1996.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Teaching Awards

Winner – Bradbury Award, 2009

Winner – Clemson University Phil Prince Award for Excellence and

Innovation in Teaching, 2008

Winner -- Clemson University’s Award of Distinction – April, 2005

Winner -- Clemson University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science Award for

Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching – May, 2005

Winner -- Clemson University’s Psi Chi Teaching Award – May, 2005

Winner – Clemson University’s Award for Faculty Excellence – 2005, 2010

Winner -- Botner Superior Teaching Award, 1999

Winner -- Legislative Teaching Award, Psychology, 2001

Nominee –Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award -- 1991-2002

Finalist -- Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award – 1995

Nominee--Board of Governor’s Teaching Award -- 1997-2002

Mortar Board's Faculty of the Month -- October, 1992, February, 1993

Research Awards

Clemson University College of Business and Behavioral Science Senior Research

Award, 2010

University Teaching-Research Award, 2002

SEPA/CEPO Research Award

Association of Women in Psychology (AWP)/Division 35 Research Award

Hunter Scholar -- Western Carolina University -- 1995, 1998

SEPA Professional Paper Award, 2005

General Awards and Honors

B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa

REVIEW WORK

Associate Editor (2001-2008): Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Consulting Editor: Journal of Social Psychology

Reviewer:

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Journal of Social Behavior and Personality

Journal of Sex Research

Cyberpsychology

British Journal of Social Psychology

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

Journal of Early Adolescence

Journal of Self and Identity

Psychology of Women Quarterly

Journal of Clinical Psychology

Sex Roles

European Journal of Social Psychology

European Journal of Personality

Political Psychology

Group Dynamics

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Journal of Aggressive Behavior

Journal of Research in Personality

Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Behavior Therapy

Emotion

Southeastern Psychological Association

Society of Personality and Social Psychology

Addison-Wesley-Longman

John Wiley & Sons

Wm. C. Brown Publishers

Wadsworth Publishers

Brooks/Cole Publishers

Harper-Collins Publishers

Taylor-Francis

Worth Publishers

American Psychological Association

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association

International Society for Self and Identity

Society of Experimental Social Psychologists

Southeastern Psychological Association

Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists

Society of Sigma Xi

Society for Health Psychology

Society for Occupational Health

Psi Chi

Teaching of Psychology

POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Chair--SEPA/CEPO Graduate Student Network--1991-1996

Visiting Scholar--SEPA/CEPO--1992-1993

Program Chair--Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, 1994

Publicity Chair--Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, 1995

Site Coordinator—Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, 2004

GRANT SUPPORT

Internal Grants

Clemson University Mini-Grant, 2007, funded

Clemson University Mini-Grant, 2008, funded

Clemson University Mini-Grant, 2009, funded

Western Carolina University Faculty Research Grant, 1991-1992 -- funded

Western Carolina University Graduate Assistant Grant, 1991-1992 -- funded

Western Carolina University Faculty Release Time Grant, 1992 -- funded

Western Carolina University Faculty Release Time Grant, 1994 – funded

Western Carolina University Scholarly Assignment Grant, 2000 -- funded

External Grants

NSF Young Investigator Award – 1992 – not funded

NSF Grant #0440068 – Collaborative Research: Learning in the Computational

Sciences (with Dennis Stevenson and Jennifer Parham) (2004) – not

funded

NSF SGER Grant – Courage, Meaning-Making and Posttraumatic Growth in

Individuals Displaced by Hurricane Katrina – not funded

Co-investigator -- REU Site: Summer Program for Research in Applied

Psychology; project manager is Stephens, Benjamin R; sponsored by

NSF (National Science Foundation)

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT SERVICE

Institutional Review Board (31), 2008-present – Vice-Chair (Clemson)

Institutional Review Board (#1), 2003-present (Clemson)

Institutional Review Board (#2, prisoners), 2004- present(Clemson)

Academic Advisor, 1990-present

Equipment and Space Committee, 2003-2004

Advisory Committee, 2004-2007

Research Subjects Committee, 2004-present

College Undergraduate Research Initiative Committee, 2004-present

Undergraduate Studies Committee, 1989-1991

Chair, Annual Faculty Evaluation Committee, 1991

Department Head Evaluation Committee, 1991

Institutional Review Board, 1992-2002 (Western Carolina)

Faculty Senate, 1992-1993

Committee on Academic Problems, 1992-1993

Committee on Faculty Affairs, 1992-1993

Undergraduate Research Council, 1992-1997

Advisor, Western Carolina Psi Chi Chapter, 1993-1997

Chair, Personnel Selection Committee -- 1993-1994; 1997-1998

Chair, Academic Problems Committee -- 1994-1995

Strategic Planning Committee -- 1994-2002

Follow-up Committee -- 1994-1995

Annual Faculty Evaluation Committee -- 1995-1996

Chair, Graduate Committee (psychology) -- 1996-2002

Chair, Graduate Admissions Committee (psychology) -- 1996-2002

Board of Governor's Teaching Award Committee -- 1995-1997

Chair, Board of Governor's Teaching Award Committee -- 1996

Departmental Tenure and Promotion Committee -- 1996-2002

University Tenure and Promotion Committee -- 1997- 1999

Departmental Colloquium Committee -- 1996-1997

Student Recognition Committee -- 1996-1997

Graduate Student Review Committee -- 1996-1997

University Graduate Council -- 1997-1998

University Graduate Faculty Review Committee -- 1997-1998

College Administrative Review Committee -- 1997-1998

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Leary, M. R., & Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Social anxiety. New York: Guilford Press.

Kowalski, R. M. (1997). (Ed.). Aversive interpersonal behaviors. New York: Plenum.

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (1999). (Eds.). The social psychology of emotional and

behavioral problems: Interfaces of social and clinical psychology. Washington, DC:

American Psychological Association.

Kowalski, R. M. (2001). (Ed.) Behaving badly: Aversive behaviors in interpersonal

relationships. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Kowalski, R. M. (2003). Complaining, teasing, and other annoying

behaviors. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (2003). Key readings in social psychology: Topics at the

interface of social and clinical psychology. New York: Psychology Press.

Kowalski, R. M., & Westen, D. (2004). Psychology (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John

Wiley & Sons.

Kowalski, R. M., Limber, S., & Agatston, P. (2008). Cyber bullying: Bullying in the

digital age. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers.

Kowalski, R. M., & Westen, D. (2009). Psychology (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley

& Sons.

Limber, S., Kowalski, R. M., & Agatston, P. (2009). Cyber bullying: A prevention

curriculum for grades 6-12. Center City, MN: Hazelton.

Limber, S., Kowalski, R. M., & Agatston, P. (2009). Cyber bullying: A prevention

curriculum for grades 3-5. Center City, MN: Hazelton.

Kowalski, R. M., & Westen, D. (2011). Psychology (6th ed). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley

& Sons.

Journal Articles and Book Chapters

Leary, M. R., & Kowalski, R. M. (1987). Manual for the Interaction Anxiousness Scale. Social

and Behavioral Sciences Documents, 16, 2. (Ms. No. 2774).

Leary, M. R., Kowalski, R. M., Maddux, J. E., & Stoltenberg, C. (1987). Required reading at the

interface of social, clinical, and counseling psychology. Contemporary Social

Psychology, 12, 68-70.

Leary, M. R., Kowalski, R. M., & Bergen, D. (1988). Interpersonal information acquisition and

confidence in first encounters. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 14, 68-77.

Leary, M. R., Kowalski, R. M., & Campbell, C. (1988). Self-presentational concerns and social

anxiety: The role of generalized impression expectancies. Journal of Research in

Personality, 22, 308-321.

Leary, M. R., & Kowalski, R. M. (1990). Impression management: A literature review and

two-component model. Psychological Bulletin, 107, 34-47.

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (1990). Strategic self-presentation and the avoidance of

aversive events: Antecedents and consequences of self-enhancement and

self-depreciation. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 26, 322-336.

Kowalski, R. M. (1991). Social psychology addressed to the student [Review of Brehm and

Kassin's Social psychology]. Contemporary Psychology, 36, 856-857.

Kowalski, R. M. (1991). Patriotism in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm: Basking in

reflected glory? Contemporary Social Psychology, 15, 118-120.

Kowalski, R. M. (1992). Returning the social to social psychology [Review of Sampson's Social

worlds, personal lives]. Contemporary Psychology, 37, 237-238.

Kowalski, R. M. (1992). Nonverbal behaviors and perceptions of sexual intentions: Effects of

sexual connotativeness, verbal response, and rape outcome. Basic and Applied Social

Psychology, 13, 427-445.

Leary, M. R., & Kowalski, R. M. (1993). The Interaction Anxiousness Scale: Construct and

criterion-related validity. Journal of Personality Assessment, 61, 136-146.

Kowalski, R. M. (1993). Inferring sexual interest from behavioral cues: Effects of gender and

sexually-relevant attitudes. Sex Roles, 29, 13-31.

Kowalski, R. M. (1993). Interpreting behaviors in mixed gender encounters: Effects of social

anxiety and gender. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 12, 239-247.

Kowalski, R. M., & Wolfe, R. (1994). Collective identity orientation, patriotism, and reactions to

national outcomes. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 20, 533-540.

Kowalski, R. M., & Brown, K. (1994). Psychosocial barriers to cervical cancer screening:

Effects of self-presentation and social evaluation. Journal of Applied Social Psychology,

24, 941-958.

White, J. G., & Kowalski, R. M. (1994). Deconstructing the myth of the nonaggressive female:

A feminist analysis. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 18, 477-498.

Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Social psychology: Integration and application [Review of Smith and

Mackie's Social psychology]. Contemporary Psychology, 40, 752-753.

Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Teaching moderated multiple regression for the analysis of mixed

factorial designs. Teaching of Psychology, 22, 197-198.

Leary, M. R., & Kowalski, R. M. (1995). The self-presentational model of social anxiety/phobia.

In R. Heimberg, M. Liebowitz, D. Hope, & F. Schneier (Eds.) Social phobia: Diagnosis,

assessment, and treatment (pp. 94-112). New York: Guilford.

Kowalski, R. M. (1996). Complaints and complaining: Functions, antecedents, and

consequences. Psychological Bulletin, 119, 179-196.

Grist-Litty, C., Kowalski, R. M., & Minor, S. (1996). Moderating effects of physical abuse and

perceived social support on the potential to abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect, 20, 305-314.

Nezlek, J. B., Kowalski, R. M., Leary, M. R., Blevins, T., & Holgate, S. (1997). Personality

moderators of reactions to interpersonal rejection: Dispositional depression and trait

self-esteem. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 23, 1235-1244.

Kowalski, R. M. (1997). The underbelly of social interaction: Aversive interpersonal behaviors.

In R. M. Kowalski (Ed.), Aversive interpersonal behaviors (pp. 1-9). New York: Plenum.

Kowalski, R. M., & Erickson, J. (1997). Complaining: What's all the fuss about? In R. M.

Kowalski (Ed.), Aversive interpersonal behaviors (pp. 91-110). New York: Plenum.

Kowalski, R. M. (1997). Aversive interpersonal behaviors: What do they have in common? In R.

M. Kowalski (Ed.), Aversive interpersonal behaviors (pp. 215-233). New York: Plenum.

White, J. G., & Kowalski, R. M. (1998). Male violence toward women: An integrated

perspective. In R. G. Geen & E. Donnerstein (Eds.), Human aggression: Theories,

research, and implications for policy (pp. 205-228). New York: Academic Press.

White, J. G., & Kowalski, R. M. (1998). Deconstructing the myth of the nonaggressive woman:

A feminist analysis. In D. L. Anselmi & A. L. Law (Eds.), Questions of gender:

Perspectives and paradoxes (pp. 390-404). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (1999). Interfaces of social and clinical psychology: Where

we’ve been, where we are. In R. M. Kowalski & M. R. Leary (Eds.), The social

psychology of emotional and behavioral problems: Interfaces of social and clinical

psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Kowalski, R M. (1999). Speaking the unspeakable: Self-disclosure and mental health. In R. M.

Kowalski & M. R. Leary (Eds.), The social psychology of emotional and behavioral

problems: Interfaces of social and clinical psychology. Washington, DC: American

Psychological Association.

Dinoff, B., & Kowalski, R. M. (1999). Reducing at-risk behaviors: The combined efficacy of the

elaboration likelihood model of persuasion and the protection motivation theory. Journal

of Social and Clinical Psychology, 18, 223-239.

Kowalski, R. M. (2000). “I was only kidding!”: Victims’ and perpetrators’ perceptions of teasing.

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 231-241.

Kowalski, R. M., & Chapple, T. (2000). The social stigma of menstruation: Fact or fiction?

Psychology of Women Quarterly, 24, 74-80.

Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Including gender, race, and ethnicity in psychology content courses.

Teaching of Psychology, 27, 18-24.

White, J., Kowalski, R. M., Lyndon, R., & Valentine, S. (2000). An integrative contextual

developmental model of stalking. Violence and Victims, 15, 373-388.

Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Anxiety. In The Encyclopedia of Psychology. Washington, DC:

American Psychological Association.

Kowalski, R. M., Howerton, E., & McKenzie, M. (2001). Permitted disrespect: Teasing in

interpersonal interactions. In R. M. Kowalski (Ed.), Behaving badly: Aversive behaviors

in interpersonal relationships (pp. 177-202). Washington, DC: American Psychological

Association.

Kowalski, R. M. (2001). Aversive interpersonal behaviors: On being annoying, thoughtless, and

mean. In R. M. Kowalski (Ed.), Behaving badly: Aversive behaviors in interpersonal

relationships (pp. 3-26). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Kowalski, R. M. (2001). The aversive side of social interaction revisited. In R. M. Kowalski

(Ed.), Behaving badly: Aversive behaviors in interpersonal relationships (pp. 297-310).

Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

White, J., Kowalski, R. M., Lyndon, A., & Valentine, S. (2001). An integrative contextual

developmental model of male stalking. In K. E Davis, I. H. Frieze, & R. D. Maiuro

(Eds.), Stalking: Perspectives on victims and perpetrators. New York: Springer.

Kowalski, R. M., & Cantrell, C. (2002). Interpersonal and intrapsychic consequences of

complaining. Representative Research in Social Psychology, 26, 26-33.

Kowalski, R. M. (2002). Whining, griping, and complaining: Positivity in the negativity.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, 58, 1023-1035.

Leary, M. R., Kowalski, R. M., Smith, L., & Phillips, S. (2003). Violence and rejection: Case

studies of the school shootings. Aggressive Behavior, 29, 202-214.

Kowalski, R. M. (2003). The escalation of incivility in Western culture. In the

International Scope Review, 4.

Kowalski, R. M., Valentine, S., Wilkinson, R., Queen, A., & Sharpe, B. (2003). Lying,

cheating, complaining, and other aversive interpersonal behaviors: A narrative

examination of the darker side of relationships. Journal of Social and

Personal Relationships, 20, 471-490.

Kowalski, R. M. (2003). Inappropriate relationships. [Review of the book Inappropriate

relationships: The unconventional, the disapproved, and the forbidden]. Journal of Social

and Personal Relationships, 20, 403-404.

Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Short list: Most influential books and authors. Chronicle of

Higher Education, B-15.

Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Perceptions of teasing and bullying: The dual influence

of intrapersonal and interpersonal factors. European Journal of Personality, 18,

331-349.

Kowalski, R. M., & Lakey, C. E. (2004). Teaching application and personal relevance

through writing in courses on gender. Teaching of Psychology, 31, 279-281.

Kowalski, R. M., & Payne, H. S. (2006). The decision to donate: A model of donation

decision-making among individuals and families. Progress in Transplantation, 16,

1-7.

Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Teasing and bullying. In B. H. Spitzberg & W. R. Cupach (Eds.), The

dark side of interpersonal communication (2nd ed, pp. 169-197). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence

Erlbaum.

Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Social anxiety. In K. Vohs & R. F. Baumeister (Eds.), The

encyclopedia of social psychology. London: Sage.

Kowalski, R. M. (2007). The Bennington college study. In K. Vohs & R. F. Baumeister (Eds.),

The encyclopedia of social psychology. London: Sage.

Pury, C. L. S., Kowalski, R. M., & Spearman, J. (2007). Distinctions between general and

personal courage. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2, 99-114.

Pury, C. L. S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Human strengths, courageous actions, and

general and personal courage. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2, 120-128.

Kowalski, R. M., & Limber, S. E. (2007). Electronic bullying among middle school

students. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41, S22-S30.

Agatston, P. W., Kowalski, R., & Limber, S. (2007). Students’ perspectives on

cyber bullying. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41, S59-S60.

Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Cyber bullying: Where are we going with technology and bullying?

ABC-CLIO, Educational Resource Company.

Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Cyber bullying: What it is and what to do about it. ABC-CLIO,

Educational Resource Company.

Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Cyber bullying: Recognizing and treating victim and aggressor.

Psychiatric Times, XXV, 45-47.

Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Cultural influences on the causes and experience of hurt feelings.

In A. Vangelisti (Ed.), Feeling hurt in close relationships (pp. 457-478). London:

Cambridge University Press.

Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Bullying. Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health. Pasedena,

CA: Salem Press.

Kowalski, R. M., & Limber, S. (2009). Key findings about cyber bullying. Available

.

Agatston, P. W., Kowalski, R. M., & Limber, S. P. (2009). Cyber bullying: “Best practices”

for prevention and intervention for educators. Available .

Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Hurt feelings. In H. T. Reis & S. Sprecher (Eds.),

Encyclopedia of human relationships. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Betrayal. In H. T. Reis & S. Sprecher (Eds.),

Encyclopedia of human relationships. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Peters, C. S., Kowalski, R. M., & Malesky, L. A. (2010). Protecting minors

on the Internet. In J. M. Lampinen & K. Sexton-Radek (Eds.), Protecting

children from violence. New York: Psychology Press.

Kowalski, R. M. (2010). Interpersonal relationships. In I. B. Weiner & W. E. Craighead

(Eds.), The Corsini encyclopedia of psychology (pp. 861-863). Hoboken, NJ:

John Wiley & Sons.

Kowalski, R. M., & Fedina, C. (in press). Cyber bullying in ADHD and Asperger Syndrome

populations. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Agatston, P. W., Kowalski, R. M., & Limber, S. E. (in press). Youth perspectives on

cyber bullying. In J. Patchin & S. Hinduja (Eds.), Cyber bullying. New York:

Routledge.

Kowalski, R. M., & Morgan, C. A. (under review). Will they or won’t they?: Secret telling

in interpersonal interaction. Manuscript submitted to Journal of Experimental Social

Psychology.

Morgan, C. A., & Kowalski, R. M. (under review). Status and conspicuous consumption

behavior: Scale development and recessionary impact. Manuscript submitted to

Journal of Consumer Behavior.

Supplemental Materials

Kowalski, R. M. (1997). Study guide to accompany social psychology by Taylor, Peplau, and

Sears (9th edition). New York: Prentice-Hall.

Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Study guide to accompany social psychology by Taylor, Peplau, and

Sears (10th edition). New York: Prentice-Hall.

Kowalski, R. M. (2002). Study guide to accompany social psychology by Taylor, Peplau, and

Sears (11th edition). New York: Prentice-Hall.

Shulby, R., Kowalski, R., Logan, W., & Dasburg, D. (1996). National counselor examination

home study program.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (1987). Interpersonal information acquisition and confidence in

first encounters. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (1988). The role of generalized impression expectancies in

social anxiety. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, New Orleans, LA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (1988). Strategic use of deprecating self-presentation. Paper

presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Moore, J. (1989). Sex roles and person perception: An elaboration

likelihood analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Washington, DC.

Kowalski, R. M. (1990). Perceptions of heterosocial cues. Paper presented at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Niles, P., & Kowalski, R. M. (1990). Perceptions of women as survivors versus women as

victims. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

House, A., & Kowalski, R. M. (1990). The effects of arousal on perceptions of heterosocial

behaviors. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Gregory, D., & Kowalski, R. M. (1991). Perceptions of heterosexual and homosexual rape

victims. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

New Orleans, LA.

Kowalski, R. M. (1991). Heterosocial cues and perceptions of sexual intentions: Effects of

sexual connotativeness, verbal refusal, and rape outcome. Paper presented at the meeting

of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Kowalski, R. M. (1991). Inferring sexual interest from behavioral cues: Effects of sex and sexual

attitudes. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society,

Washington, DC.

Kowalski, R. M. (1991). Trends in interpersonal relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of

the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee, NC.

Kowalski, R. (1992). Inferring sexual interest from behavioral cues: Effects of sex and sexual

attitudes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Women in Psychology,

Long Beach, CA.

Kowalski, R. (1992). Social anxiety as a moderator of perceptions of dating behaviors. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Knoxville, TN.

Moineau, S., Kowalski, R., & McCord, D. (1992). Do mirrors increase self-focus? A failure to

replicate. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Knoxville, TN.

Prisco, A., Kowalski, R., & Minor, S. (1992). Attitudes toward impaired elderly parents. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Knoxville, TN.

Chapple, T., & Kowalski, R. M. (1993). Effects of the social stigma of menstruation on

impression-motivation: Facilitator or inhibitor? Paper presented at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Prisco, A., & Kowalski, R. M. (1993). Broadening the concept of hypermasculinity. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M. (1993). AIDs and acquaintance rape. Paper presented at the annual conference

on AIDS and Empowerment, Gainesville, FL.

Kowalski, R. M. (1993). Do males talk more? Male and female participation patterns in a

college communications course. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M. (1993). The judicious inclusion of gender in psychology content courses. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Gatlinburg,

TN.

Brown, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (1994). Psychosocial barriers to cervical cancer screening:

Effects of self-presentation and social evaluation. Paper presented at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Kanoy, D. W., Horbury, D., & Kowalski, R. M. (1994). Who really talks more: Female and male

participation patterns in college classrooms. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Dinoff, B., & Kowalski, R. M. (1994). The combined efficacy of protection motivation and

elaboration likelihood on intended condom use. Paper presented at the meeting of the

American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.

Kowalski, R. M., & Wolfe, R. (1994). Collective identity orientation, patriotism, and reactions to

national outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological

Society, Washington, DC.

Cantrell, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (1994). What type of person complains? Paper presented at the

meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Winston-Salem, NC.

Kowalski, R. M. (1994). Discrepancies between desired and actual identity images. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Winston-

Salem, NC.

Holgate, S., & Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Moderating effects of self-esteem on reactions to social

exclusion. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Savannah, GA.

Cantrell, C. C., & Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Psychological predictors of the habitual complainer.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah,

GA.

Chelf, M., & Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Strategic self-presentation of socially anxious and

nonanxious individuals. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Savannah, GA.

Grist, C., Kowalski, R. M., & Minor, S. (1995). Moderating effects of physical abuse and social

support on the potential to abuse. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Kowalski, R. M. (1995). Predictors of women's intentions to receive cervical screening. Paper

presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, NY.

Kowalski, R. M., & Cantrell, C. C. (1995). Linguistic analysis of complaints. Paper presented at

the meeting of the Society of Experimental Social Psychologists, Washington, DC.

Kowalski, R. M., Carver, C., Helwig-Larsen, M., & Maddux, J. E. (1995). Social/personality

psychology and health. Symposia presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern

Social Psychologists, Delray Beach, FL.

Kowalski, R. M., & Van Hout, M. (1996). Interpersonal and affective consequences of complaint

responses. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Norfolk, VA.

Erickson, J., & Kowalski, R. M. (1996). Dysphoric effects of complaining on the audience. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.

Dodson, J. L., Stevens, H., & Kowalski, R. M. (1996). Self-silencing, depression, self-esteem,

self-disclosure, and desire for control. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Thomas, C. (1996). Self-presentational efficacy: Social anxiety and partner's

characteristics. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social

Psychologists, Virginia Beach, VA.

Rigby, B., Minor, S. W. Kowalski, R. M., & McElroy, L. (1997). Are measures of ADHD

culturally biased for Native American populations? Paper presented at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., Simons, A., Litty, C. G., Bryson, P., White, R., & Harris, M. (1997).

Behavioral indices of chronic complaining: An act nomination procedure. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Mathews-Coleman, D., Kelley, K., Mooney, K., & Kowalski, R. (1997). Complaining in the

media: An examination of letters to the editor. Paper presented at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Floyd, S., Kowalski, R. M., & Minor. S. (1997). Moderating effects of social support and

physical abuse on abuse potential. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., Davis, B., Houston, E., Simons, A., & Snyder, C. (1997). “I was only

kidding!”: Victims’ and perpetrators’ perceptions of teasing. Paper presented at the

meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Kowalski, R. M. & Erickson, J. R. (1997). Whining, griping, and complaining: What(s all the

fuss about? In R. M. Kowalski (Chair), The underbelly of social interaction: Aversive

interpersonal behaviors. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American

Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Kowalski, R. M. (1997). The nature of complaining: Who does it and why? Invited address at the

meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Kowalski, R. M. (1997). Self-disclosure and mental health. Symposium presented at the meeting

of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Chapel Hill, NC.

Wike, S., & Kowalski, R. M. (1997). Counterfactual thinking after a bingo game. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Chapel Hill,

NC.

Watts, A., & Kowalski, R. M. (1998). The Propensity to Tease Scale. Paper presented at the

meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Mobile, AL.

Lewis, B., Kowalski, R M., Clark, C., Coker, C., Pritchett, R., & Parlia, C. (1998). Self-

disclosure and psychological androgyny. Paper presented at the meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Mobile, AL.

Kowalski, R. M. (1998). Teasing and the self. Invited address at the Nags Head International

Conference on the Self, Boca Raton, FL.

Kowalski, R. M. (1998). Teasing and the self. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Athens, GA.

Leary, M. R., & Kowalski, R. M. (1998). Social anxiety as an early warning system. Symposium

presented at the Internet World Congress of Biomedical Sciences (98, McMaster

University.

Kowalski, R. M. (1998). A romance with illness: Factitious and self-induced disorders. Paper

presented as the Hunter Scholar, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

Brooks, A., & Kowalski, R. M. (1999). The diverse motives and personality traits of a chronic

tease. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Savannah, GA.

Bryson, P. L., & Kowalski, R. M. (1999). Who’s gullible?: Masculinity, femininity, and

androgyny in 2000. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Savannah, GA.

Kowalski, R. M. (1999, August). Meeting at the crossroads: The interface of social and clinical

psychology. In R. M. Kowalski (Chair), The social psychology of emotional and

behavioral problems. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American

Psychological Association, Boston.

Kowalski, R. M., & Valentine, S. (2000). Permitted disrespect: Teasing in interpersonal

interactions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Personality and Social

Psychology, Nashville, TN.

Bryson, P., & Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Redefining stereotypical sex-role traits. Paper presented

at the meeting of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Nashville, TN.

Bodenlos, J., & Kowalski, R. M. (2000). The attitudes toward organ donation questionnaire.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New

Orleans, LA.

Kowalski, R. M., Valentine, S., Wilkinson, R., Queen, A., & Sharpe, A. (2000). Aversive

behaviors in interpersonal interaction. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Anthony, L., & Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Audience members’ reactions to teasing. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans,

LA.

Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Pet peeves in interpersonal relationships. Paper presented at the meeting

of American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Kowalski, R. M. (2000). Whining, griping, and complaining: Positivity in the negativity.

In A. C. Bohart (Chair), The overlooked virtues of negativity--therapy and beyond.

Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,

Washington, DC.

Kowalski, R. M. (2001). Lying, cheating, complaining, and other aversive interpersonal

behaviors. In M. Cunningham (Chair), Aversive processes in close relationships.

Symposium presented at the meeting of the International Network on Personal

Relationships, Prescott, AZ.

Kowalski, R. M. (2001). Teasing, rejection, and school shootings. In D. Richardson (Chair),

Aggressive behavior in everyday life. Symposium presented at the meeting of the Society

of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.

Kowalski, R., Ritchie, J., Hamby, M., Starkovich, E., Ellis, M., Parker, B., & Stiles, S. (2001).

Collective identity, patriotism, and perceptions of the terrorist attacks. Paper presented at

the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.

Kowalski, R., Starkovich, E., Ritchie, J., Hamby, M., Parker, B., Ellis, M., & Stiles, S. (2001).

Aspects of identity and blood donation. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.

Kowalski, R. M., Ellis, M., Hamby, M., Ritchie, J., & Starkovich, E. (2002). Perceptions of pet

peeves in our relationships with close friends and strangers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Savannah, GA.

Leary, M. R., Kowalski, R. M., Smith, L., & Phillips, S. (2002). Rejection, teasing, and school

violence. In J. M. Twenge & W. K. Campbell (Chairs), The puzzle of school violence.

Symposium presented at the meeting of the Society for Personality and Social

Psychology, Savannah, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., Lakey, C. E., Haynes, R., Rhinehart, C., Dunegan, C., Parker, B., Starkovich,

E., & Hamby, M. (2002). Organ transplant survivors: Perceptions of transplantation.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists,

Augusta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Howerton, E. C. (2002). Perspective-taking and teasing. Paper presented

at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Augusta, GA.

Lakey, C. E., & Kowalski, R. M. (2002). Distinguishing prosocial teasing, cruel teasing,

and bullying: A four component model. Paper presented at the meeting of the

Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Augusta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M. (2002). Social and personality factors involved in organ donation

and transplantation. In R. M. Kowalski (Chair), Social psychology applied to

health. Symposium presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern

Social Psychologists.

Herzog, H., Kowalski, R. M., Burgner, M., & Dunegan, C. (2003). Are pets really friends?

The perceived benefits of relationships with companion animals. Paper presented at

the meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., Lakey, C. E., Johnson, K., Dunegan, C., & Burgner, M. (2003).

Perpetrators’ and observers’ perceptions of teasing: A four-component model.

Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atlanta, GA.

Burgner, M., Kowalski, R. M., Lakey, C. E., & Haynes, R. (2003). A qualitative

analysis of the experience of heart transplant recipients. Paper presented at the

meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atltanta, GA.

Lakey, C. E., Kowalski, R. M., & Johnson, K. (2003). Victim response as a moderator

of perceptions of teasing. Paper presented at the meeting of the American

Psychological Society, Atlanta, GA.

Finnegan, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2003). Indirect aggression among women: Perceptions

of personal versus other motives for criticism. Paper presented at the

meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Greensboro, NC.

Kerr, S. L., & Kowalski, R. M. (2003). Effectiveness of educational information on

breast cancer awareness. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society

of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Greensboro, NC.

Keith, M. K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2003). Pet peeves: Am I annoying you? Paper

presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists,

Greensboro, NC.

Kowalski, R. M., & Lakey, C. E. (2003). Attitudinal ambivalence and organ donation.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social

Psychologists, Greensboro, NC.

Kowalski, R. M. (2003). Attitudes and organ donation. In T. W. Britt (Chair), Attitude

strength: Assessment, dynamics, and application. Symposium presented at the meeting of

the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists.

Redfearn, M., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Attitudes toward people with speech impairments: The

effects of exposure. Paper presented at the meeting of the South Carolina Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, Hilton Head, SC.

Pury, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Standing up to teasing: A courageous action.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Lakey, C. E. (2004). Intrapersonal predictors of teasing history:

Victims and perpetrators. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Litty, C. G., Kowalski, R. M., & Perotta, G. (2004). The provision of respite services.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Keith, M., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Perceptions of pet peeves: How annoying are you?

Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Developing diversity in social psychology for fifty years.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Redfearn, M., Keith, M., Kerr, S., Cornwell, A., Vernon, L., Lee, K., Alley, J., & Kowalski,

R. M. (2004). Attitudes toward organ donation and cremation. Paper presented at the

meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Payne, H., Alley, J., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). How useful are pedagogical aids?

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Teaching of

Psychology Conference, Kennesaw, GA.

Gregg, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Impression management within the group: The “self”

in sororities. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Undergraduate

Psychology Research Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Kowalski, R. M., Pury, C. L., Kozlik, L. E., Bullington, E., & Wachter, A. S. (2004).

How courageous was that? Reference group, actor-observer bias, and the modest

hero. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological

Society, Chicago, IL.

Pury, C. L., Kowalski, R. M., Kozlik, L. E., Bullington, E., & Wachter, A. S. (2004).

Studying courageous acts: A prototype approach. Paper presented at the meeting

of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, IL.

Pury, C. L., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Courageous acts: Putting values into action.

Paper presented at the meeting of the 3rd International Positive Psychology Summit,

Washington, DC.

Sheck, A., & Kowalski, R. M. (2004). Dynamics of profanity: Social influences and usage.

Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists,

Clemson, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., Turchi, J., Redfearn, M., Kerr, S., Vernon, L., Spearman, J., Brown,

H., Bixby, H., Keith, M., & Lee, K. (2004). Changes in knowledge about organ

donation over the last 15 years. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Clemson, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., Redfearn, M., Kerr, S., Vernon, L., Spearman, J., Brown,

H., Bixby, H., Keith, M., & Lee, K. (2004). Organ donors and nondonors: How

different are they? Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Clemson, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., & Pury, C. (2004). Defining courage: What makes an action

courageous. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Clemson, SC.

McClelland, L. E., McCubbin, J. A., Switzer, F. S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2005). Sex

differences in pain sensitivity: Interactions with social support. Paper presented

at the meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Vancouver, British

Columbia.

Redfearn, M., Kerr, S., Vernon, L., Spearman, J., Turchi, J., Bixby, H., Brown, H., Keith, M.,

Lee, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2005). Attitudinal ambivalence and the willingness to be an

organ donor. Paper submitted to the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Nashville, TN.

Kowalski, R. M. (2005). Cadaveric versus living donation: Deciding to be an organ donor. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Nashville, TN.

Keith, M., Kowalski, R. M., & Allen, J. (2005) What’s bugging you? Pet peeves in interpersonal

relationships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Nashville, TN.

Scheck, A., Farris, J., Finnegan, K., Tripp, L., Calloway, A., Lee, K., & Kowalski, R. M.

(2005). Teasing in close relationships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Nashville, TN.

Kowalski, R. M., Singer, L., & Limber, S. Bullying among siblings: From the home to the

school. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological

Association, Washington, DC.

Limber, S., Kowalski, R. M., et al. Electronic bullying among school-aged children

and youth. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Pury, C. L. S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2005). Human strengths, courageous actions, and

general and personal courage. Paper presented at the 4th International Positive

Psychology Summit, Washington, DC.

Allen, J., & Kowalski, R. M. (2006). Bullying in sibling relationships. Paper presented at the

Annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Zalusky, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2006). Perceptions of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Atlanta, GA.

Tripp, L., Allen, J., Scheck, A., Irby, N., Cook, R., DeWitt, S., Baker, M., Smith, L., Dean,

E., Mitchell, T., & Kowalski, R.M. (2006). Observers’ perceptions of teasing and

Bullying. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Limber, S. (2006). Social anxiety among victims and perpetrators

Of cyber bullying. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., & Pury, C. (2006). Human strengths and courageous actions. Paper

Presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Kowalski, R. M., Lakey, C., Gorney, A., Sporrer, L., Smith, L., Baker, A., DeWitt, S., Hunter, E.,

Sternfeld, J., Elrod, M., & Mitchell, T. (2006). Witnesses to teasing and bullying: Allies

of the victim or target. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern

Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.

Howerton, E., & Kowalski, R. M. (2006). Perspective-taking related to teasing behaviors. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists,

Knoxville, TN.

Kowalski, R. M., Scheck, A., Irby, N., Turchi, J., & Laub, D. (2006). Posttraumatic growth

among long-term hospitalized psychiatrically ill Holocaust survivors. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.

Kowalski, R. M., Pury, C.L. S., Sporrer, L., Hunter, E., Gorney, A., Baker, M., Smith, L., Elrod,

M., DeWitt, S., Sternfeld, J., & Mitchell, T. (2006). Courage and hope: Pathways to

action. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social

Psychologists, Knoxville, TN.

Agatston, P., Kowalski, R., & Limber, S. (2006). Cyber bullying: Research and strategies.

Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the International Bullying Prevention

Association International Training Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Limber, S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2006). Bullying among children and youth. Talk sponsored by

the Anderson County Medical Society Alliance.

Kowalski, R. M. (2006). Cyber bullying: Who does what to whom with what effect. Colloquium

presented at Western Carolina University.

Sporrer, L., Hunter, L., Kelso, K., Chorbajian, K., Reams, R., Irby, N., Gorney, A., Cook, R.,

Lijewski, G., Wright, K., Witte, J., & Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Cyber bullying: Youth

internet survey. Paper presented at the Focus on Creative Inquiry Symposium, Clemson,

SC.

Eisner, S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Empathic hurt feelings. Paper presented at the Focus on

Creative Inquiry Symposium, Clemson, SC.

Irby, N., & Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Persevering through difficult times: Hardiness, hope, self-

efficacy, resiliency. Paper presented at the Focus on Creative Inquiry Symposium,

Clemson, SC.

Agatston, P., Kowalski, R. M., & Limber, S. (2007). Cyber bullying: Bullying in the

digital age. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the International

Bullying Prevention Association Conference, Hollywood, Florida.

Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Cyber bullying: Bullying in the digital age. Workshop presented

at Townville Elementary School, Townville, SC.

Eisner, S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2007). Long-Distance Relationships and Relationship

Satisfaction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society

of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Durham, NC.

Zane, K., Kowalski, R. M., Limber, S., & Hassenfeldt, T. (2007). Cyber Bullying: Prevalence

and Possible Effects. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Durham, NC.

Denton, R., & Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Attitudes toward advertising appeals. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Charlotte,

NC.

Kowalski, R. M., Lijewski, V., Hunter, E., Sporrer, L., Cook, R., Kelso, K., Chorbajian, K.,

Reams, R., Irby, N., & Wright, K. (2008). Complaining: What’s gender got to do with it?

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Charlotte, NC.

Halbert, H., & Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Self-disclosure on social networking websites and its

associated personality characteristics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

Southeastern Psychological Association, Charlotte, NC.

Eisner, S., & Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Empathic hurt feelings. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Charlotte, NC.

Zane, K., Kowalski, R. M., Limber, S., & Hassenfeldt, T. (2008). Cyber bullying: A comparison

to traditional bullying. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, Charlotte, NC.

Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Traditional bullying and cyber bullying: What do we know? Invited

presentation at Brushy Creek Elementary School, Greenville, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., Simpson, K., Bigalke, K., Hassenfeldt, T., Smith, E., Smith, P., Kimmons, H.,

Gancar, J., Zane, K., Patterson, A., Kelso, K., Lijewski, G., Napolski, P., & Halbert, H.

(2008). The many faces of bullying: Traditional bullying, cyber bullying,

and sibling bullying. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of

Southeastern Social Psychologists, Greenville, SC.

Mauck, S., Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (2008). Shhhhhhh!!!! Don’t tell anyone your

secrets. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Southeastern

Social Psychologists, Greenville, SC.

Morgan, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Life goals of undergraduates: Relationships with

perfectionism and perceived parenting styles. Paper presented at the annual meeting

of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Greenville, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., Hassenfeldt, T., Bridwell, M., Tower, M., Bigalke, K., Bultman, M. Marsch, J.,

Morgan, C., Dean, J., & Patterson, A. (2008). Secrets and their meaning: .

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social

Psychologists, Greenville, SC.

Kowalski, R. M. (2008). Cyber bullying: Bullying in the digital age. Keynote address

delivered at the annual meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists.

Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Cyber bullying and the mentoring process. Invited address at the

annual meeting of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology.

Bigalke, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Bystanders and empathic hurt feelings. Paper presented

at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Mauck, S., Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (2009). Secrets don't make friends. Paper presented

at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Hassenfeldt, T., & Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Trauma, adaptive coping, and healing. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New

Orleans, LA.

Kowalski, R. M., Hassenfeldt, T., Bridwell, M., Tower, M., Bigalke, K., Bultman, M. B.,

Marsch, J., Morgan, C., Dean, J., & Patterson, A. (2009). Secrets and their meaning:

. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference, Clemson, SC.

Hunter, E., Kowalski, R. M., & Spitler, H. (2009). Actor-observer bias in obesity attributions.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference,

Clemson, SC.

Mauck, S., Kowalski, R. M., & Leary, M. R. (2009). Shhhhh!!!!! Don't tell anyone your secrets.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference,

Clemson, SC.

Bigalke, K., Smith, E., Kimmons, H., Gancar, J., Smith, P., Patterson, A., Simpson, K.,

Hassenfeldt, T., Zane, K., Kelso, K., Lijewski, G., Napolski, P., & Halbert, H. (2009).

The many faces of bullying: Traditional, electronic, and sibling. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference, Clemson, SC.

Morgan, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Status and conspicuous consumption: Scale

development. Paper presented at the Conference on Applied Psychology,

Clemson, SC.

Morgan, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Effect of brand on product preferences among status

consumers. Paper presented at the Conference on Applied Psychology,

Clemson, SC.

Fedina, C. D., & Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Cyber bullying and parent awareness in ADHD and

asperger syndrome populations. Paper presented at the Conference on Applied

Psychology, Clemson, SC.

Giumetti, G., Schroeder, A., & Kowalski, R. M. (2009). Technology and incivility at work: The

new age of incivility. Paper presented at the Work, Stress, and Health 2009: Global

Concerns and Approaches Conference, Puerto Rico.

Kowalski, R. M., Limber, S. E., & Agatston, P. (2009). Cyber bullying: Tips and tools for

prevention and intervention. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the

International Bullying Prevention Association Conference.

Gerrity, K., Kowalski, R. M., Marsch, J., Bigalke, K., Morgan, C., Bridwell, M., Kimmons, H.,

Mauck, S., Heidel, S., Fulmer, R., Gancar, J., Louderback, S., Freeman, S., & Ourant, L.

(2010). Bystanders in cyber bullying: What do they really think? Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Chattanooga, TN.

Morgan, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (2010). Change in status and conspicuous consumption under

economic strain. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern

Psychological Association, Chattanooga, TN.

Morgan, C., Kowalski, R. M., Gerrity, K., Bigalke, K., Marsch, J., Bridwell, M., Kimmons, H.,

Freeman, S., Gancar, J., Mauck, S., Louderback, S., Heidel, S., Fulmer, R., & Ourant, L.

(2010). Bystander intervention involved with witnessing cyber bullying. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,

Chattanooga, TN.

Morgan, C., Kowalski, R. M., Sporrer, L., Tower, M., Bultman, M. B., Dean, J., Patterson, A.,

& Smith, P. (2010). Will they or won’t they? Secret telling in interpersonal interactions.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological

Association, Chattanooga, TN.

Gerrity, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2010). Perceptions of pain. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Chattanooga, TN.

Kowalski, R. M., Morgan, C., Gerrity, K., Freeman, S., Fulmer, R., Gancar, J., Heidel, S.

2010). Bystander intervention involved with witnessing cyber bullying. Paper presented

At the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference, Clemson, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., Morgan, C., Dean, J., Tower, M., & Bultman, M. B. (2010). Will they or

won’t they? Secret telling in interpersonal interaction. Paper presented

At the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference, Clemson, SC.

Kowalski, R. M., Gerrity, K., Morgan, C., Fulmer, R., Gancar, J., Freeman, S., & Heidel, S.

(2010). Bystanders in cyber bullying: What do they really think? Paper presented

at the Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference, Clemson, SC.

Gerrity, K., & Kowalski, R. M. (2010). How much pain can you handle?: Factors affecting

seeking treatment for physical pain. Paper presented at the Focus on Creative Inquiry

Conference, Clemson, SC.

Morgan, C., & Kowalski, R. M. (2010). Changes in status and conspicuous consumption under

economic strain. (2010). Paper presented at the Focus on Creative Inquiry

Conference, Clemson, SC.

COLLOQUIA PRESENTED

St. Mary's College, Maryland

Western Carolina University

Stetson University

UNC-Greensboro

Wake Forest University

Winthrop College

Santa Fe Community College

Belmont Abbey College

Clemson University

Furman University (2)

University of Florida

Augusta State University (2)

College of Charleston

COMMUNITY CYBER BULLYING PRESENTATIONS

Wren Elementary School

Wren High School

Townville Elementary School

Brushy Creek Elementary School

Christ Church Episcopal School – elementary and middle grades

Christ Church Episcopal School – parent program

Greenville County Middle School Counselors

Greenville County High School Counselors

Anderson District 1 Summer Enrichment Program

South Carolina Bullying Summit

Empowering Girls Symposium

Academic Day – Lander University – Cyber bullying

SAMPLE OF PRESENTATIONS OF MY RESEARCH IN THE MEDIA

Appearance on the Today Show

Request for an appearance on Eye to Eye with Connie Chung

Request for an appearance on the Dini Petty show (Toronto, Canada)

Appearance on the Channel 4 (WYFF) news

Appearance on WHNS Fox Channel 21

NPR (National Public Radio)

ETV

The Palmetto State Show

USA Weekend

Time magazine

Time magazine Kids

Wall Street Journal

The Boston Globe

Washington Post

Charlotte Observer

Chicago Tribune

Los Angeles Times

Family Circle

Allure magazine

Health magazine

Good Housekeeping

Self magazine

Women’s World magazine

Readers Digest

The State (Columbia, SC)

Greenville News (morning paper)

Greenville News Piedmont (evening paper)

Tallahassee newspaper

Akron Beacon Journal

Providence Journal

Rome, Georgia newspaper

Santa Rosa, CA paper

Miami Herald

Champaign News and Gazette

Greensboro News and Record

Winston-Salem Journal

Asheville Citizen and Times

The Standard (Utah)

Sylva Herald

The New York Times

Hendersonville Times and News

Rock Hill News

St. Louis Post

Wilmington Morning Star

Columbia's The State

New Zealand newspaper

Australia paper

Scottsdale, Arizona paper

NBC-Radio

KPIS-San Francisco

World Tonight--Van Couver, British Columbia

WTOP-Washington, DC

CHML-Hamilton, Ontario

WCHC-Chapel Hill

AM-1410--London, Ontario

AM-Country--Calgary, Canada

KFRC-San Francisco

WECZ--Charlotte

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate

Introductory psychology

Research methods

Social psychology

Health psychology

Psychology of business and industry

(industrial/organizational)

Psychology of women

The psychology of sex roles

Human sexuality

Seminar on the interface of social, clinical, and counseling

Graduate

Seminar in social psychology

Advanced Research Methods and Proposal Writing

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Cyber bullying

Health and personality psychology

Topics at the interface of social and clinical psychology

Self-presentation and social anxiety

Aversive interpersonal behaviors -- complaining and teasing

Interpersonal influence

Sexual aggression

REFERENCES

Dr. Mark Leary Dr. Candace Boan

Department of Psychology Department of Psychology

Wake Forest University Western Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC 27109 Cullowhee, NC 28723

Dr. James Shepperd Dr. Jacquelyn White

Department of Psychology Department of Psychology

University of Florida UNC-Greensboro

Gainesville, FL32611 Greensboro, NC 27402

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