Dr. Jenna Wells

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jenna L. Wells is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University. She studies how emotional close relationships contribute to mental and physical health across the lifespan, with a focus on life and training in clinical psychology. Dr. Wells utilizes methods derived from basic affective science, including behavioral coding and text analysis. She is particularly interested in individuals providing care for loved ones with neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. A central aim of her work is to identify predictors of individual differences in caregivers' vulnerability and resilience to adverse outcomes. Her research examines positive interpersonal processes and their associations with long-term health and well-being in individuals and dyads. Ultimately, her goal is to identify intervention targets for individuals vulnerable to the adverse effects of caregiving and interpersonal stressors.

Research Interests

Courses

HD2510 - Social Gerontology: Aging Life Course HD6810 - Proseminar Clinical Affective Science HD6820 - Proseminar Clinical Affective Science II HD4530 - Affective Science

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture