Dr. Rene Dailey

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Biography

Rene Dailey is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005. His research interests center on family communication and dating relationships. Dr. Dailey's work examines how family members can either assist or impede weight management efforts among their relatives, as well as the dynamics of support from romantic partners during weight loss journeys. Additionally, he investigates the complexities of 'on-again/off-again' relationships, focusing on communication, relational quality, and the cyclical nature of these connections. His current research delves into conflict and aggression within relationships. He has authored a book titled 'On-again, Off-again Relationships: Navigating (In)Stability in Romantic Relationships' published by Cambridge. His scholarly work has been featured in prestigious journals including Communication Monographs, Human Communication Research, and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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