
Amy Strachman
My graduate research used the distinction between approach and avoidance motivation as a framework for understanding close relationships and sexual behavior.
At eHarmony.com, I currently direct and guide the development, execution, interpretation, and communication of consumer insight research projects using qualitative and quantitative methods in response to the needs of various marketing and product developments.
Primary Interests:
- Applied Social Psychology
- Close Relationships
- Interpersonal Processes
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Persuasion, Social Influence
- Sexuality, Sexual Orientation
- Social Cognition
- Sociology, Social Networks
Journal Articles:
- Gable, S.L., Gonzaga, G., & Strachman, A. (2006). Will you be there for me when things go right? Responses to capitalization in romantic couples. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 91, 904-917.
- Impett, E. A., Breines, J., & Strachman, A. (2010). Keeping it real: Young adult women’s authenticity in relationships and daily condom use. Personal Relationships, 17, ¬573-584.
- Impett, E., Gordon, A., Strachman, A. (2008). Attachment style, daily sexual motives, and relationship quality in dating couples. Personal Relationships, 15, 375-390.
- Maisel, N.C., Gable, S.L., & Strachman, A. (2008). Responsive behaviors in romantic relationships: What behaviors are helpful in good times and bad? Personal Relationships, 15, 317-338.
- Martino, S., Collins, R., Elliott, M.N., Strachman, A., Kanouse, D.E., & Berry, S., (2006). Exposure to sexually degrading versus nondegrading lyrics and advancing sexual behavior among youth. Pediatrics, 118, 430-441.
- Sneed, C.D., Strachman, A., Nguyen, C. & Morisky, D.E. (2008). The Influence of Parental Monitoring and Communication on Adolescents Sexual Behavior and Intentions. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 4, 37-47.
- Strachman, A. & Gable, S.L. (2006). Approach and avoidance relationship commitment. Motivation and Emotion, 30, 117-126.
- Strachman, A. & Gable, S. L. (2006). What you want (and do not want) affects what you see (and do not see): Avoidance social goals and social events. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 32, 1446-1458
- Strachman, A., & Impett, E. (2009). Attachment orientations and daily condom use in dating relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 46, 319-329.
- Strachman, A., Impett, E.A., Henson, J.M., & Pentz, M.A. (in press). Early adolescent alcohol use and sexual experience by emerging adulthood: A 10 year longitudinal investigation. Journal of Adolescent Health.
- Strachman, A. & Schimel, J. (2006). Terror management and close relationships: Evidence that mortality salience reduces commitment among partners with different worldviews. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 23, 965-978.
Other Publications:
- Gable, S. L., & Strachman, A. (2007). Approaching social rewards and avoiding social punishments: Appetitive and aversive social motivation. In J. Shah & W. Gardner (Eds.) (pp. 561-575). Handbook of Motivation Science. New York: Guilford.
- Impett, E., Strachman, A., Finkel, E., & Gable., S. L. (2008). Maintaining sexual desire and sexual satisfaction: The importance of approach relationship goals. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 94, 808-823.
- Strachman, A. (2009). Approach and Avoidance Orientation. In Reis, H. & Sprecher, S. (Eds.) The Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. Thousand Oaks, Sage.
- Strachman, A. (2009). Close Relationships. In Lopez, S.J. & Beauchamp, A. (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology. Wiley-Blackwell (Oxford, UK and Malden, MA).
- Strachman, A., Marelich, W.D., Fingerhut, A.W., & Gable, S.L. (2008). The association between approach and avoidance motivations, HIV testing, and faulty HIV negative disclosures. In F. Columbus (Ed.), Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Amy Strachman
eHarmony
2401 Colorado Avenue, Suite A200
Santa Monica, California 90404
United States of America
- Phone: (310) 569-2788