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L. Monique Ward is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. With a Ph.D. from the University of California-Los Angeles, she is recognized for her research on media effects and adolescent development. Her work focuses on how children's and adolescents' conceptions of gender and sexuality are shaped by the media, peers, and family dynamics. She investigates the processes of sexual socialization and how media portrayals influence adolescents' attitudes and expectations regarding dating and sexual relationships. Ward's research examines the intersectionality of gender ideologies, body image, race, and sexuality, contributing significantly to the fields of media psychology and developmental psychology.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science