Renée Peltz Dennison Ph.D.

About

Renée Peltz Dennison, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where she is also affiliated with the interdisciplinary program for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her areas of interest include relationship formation, gender roles and expectations in marriage, the effects of family-of-origin experiences on current relationships, adolescent/emerging adult development, and mixed methodologies. She teaches classes on development and relationships, including Adolescent Development, and Psychology of the Family. She has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Personal Relationships, the Journal of Family Psychology, and the Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. In addition, Dr. Dennison’s research has been featured in a number of media outlets such as The Huffington Post, The New York Daily News, and Science World Report.

Recent Posts

Do Half of All Marriages Really End in Divorce?

Does the thought that half of all marriages end in divorce have you afraid to tie the knot? That statistic is outdated, and knowing more about the facts can ease your fear.

When It Comes to Marriage, Is All Conflict Bad?

Are you worried that your marriage is in trouble because you are fighting with your spouse? In fact, some conflict can actually be good, and avoiding conflict can be even worse.

When It Comes to Weddings, Does Cost Really Matter?

Many believe that the more expensive a wedding, the better the marriage. But Hollywood suggests the opposite may be true. What is the truth about wedding cost and marital success?

It Is Time to Legalize and Accept Same-Sex Marriage

Researchers, the majority of the American public, and even advertisers are calling for acceptance of same-sex marriage—isn’t it time the Supreme Court and our legal system followed suit?

Are Children of Divorce Doomed to Fail?

Although there is a large body of research showing that those who experienced a parental divorce are more likely to divorce, recent research shows that there is more to the story.