Amanda Batista is a first year student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Psychology at the Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. She earned her B.S. in Psychology and minor in Communication Studies from Northern Arizona University at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

While an undergraduate student, she conducted research under Dr. Daniel J. Weidler with a focus on self-identity in the context of close, interpersonal relationships. As a senior undergraduate student, she presented research examining relationships between attachment style and conflict management in romantic relationships at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association annual research conference.

Her current research interests include expanding her focus to investigate social identity and the influence of such identities on both face-to-face and online social interactions. She is also interested in associations amongst social media usage, body image, and disordered eating behaviors.

Email: akbatis1@asu.edu