Cynthia Lonsbary
- SPN Mentor
I regularly teach Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Methods in Social Sciences, and Lifespan Development
Most of my time is spent teaching at Jefferson Community College wich I enjoy tremendously. When I research I am interested in the areas of academic performance and the self & motivation. I am currently planing reearch into how people manage transitions between multiple socail roales (parent to student, spouse to manager, etc).
In the past I have researched the following topics: self-determination theory, implicit theories, academic performance, academic dishonesty, academic identity, goal pursuits, and contingencies of self-worth. Additionally I am interested in interpersonal relationships, specifically regarding romantic relationships, jealousy, mentor relationships, and social support.
Primary Interests:
- Applied Social Psychology
- Attitudes and Beliefs
- Close Relationships
- Helping, Prosocial Behavior
- Interpersonal Processes
- Motivation, Goal Setting
- Persuasion, Social Influence
- Research Methods, Assessment
- Self and Identity
- Social Cognition
Journal Articles:
- Knee, C. R., Lonsbary, C., Canevello, A., & Patrick, H. (2005). Self-determination and conflict in romantic relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 89, 997-1009.
- Knee, C. R., Patrick, H., & Lonsbary, C. (2003). Implicit theories of relationships: Orientations toward evaluation and cultivation. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 7, 41-55.
- Patrick, H., Knee, C. R., Canevello, A., & Lonsbary, C. (2007). The role of need fulfillment in relationship functioning and well-being: A self-determination theory perspective. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92, 434-457.
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Lifespan Development
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Social Psychology
Cynthia Lonsbary
Social Sciences Department
Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen Street
Watertown, New York 13601
United States of America
- Phone: (315) 786-6577