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Lisa Neff, Professor in the Department of Human Development & Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, is an expert in marriage and family relationships. Her extensive research, funded by the National Science Foundation, focuses on how couples’ relationships develop and change over time. Neff has served as an Associate Editor for prominent journals in her field, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Personal Relationships. She has received several awards for her contributions to relationship science, including the Caryl E. Rusbult Early Career Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Her research examines the dynamics of couples’ relationships, especially concerning how couples maintain initial feelings of love and happiness in the face of long-term challenges. This work involves longitudinal studies, utilizing a mix of self-report surveys, daily assessments, and observational data gathered over several years. Neff's lab investigates the risk factors associated with relationship decline and the unique challenges faced by couples during critical life transitions, such as the empty nest phase. Her academic interests cover areas related to adult development, health contexts, and interpersonal relationships.
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