Dannelle Larsen-Rife, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

219 McDonald Center

dlarsenrife@dixie.edu 

EDUCATION 

  Ph.D. Human Development, University of California, Davis (2006)   

  Postgraduate Fellowship, Infant-Parent Mental Health, U of Massachusetts, Boston

  B.A. Psychology and B.A. Child Development, California State University,   

  San Bernardino

COURSES TAUGHT 

•    Research Methods Lab
•    Social and Personality Development
•    Lifespan Development
•    General Psychology
•    Infancy and Childhood
•    Adolescence
•    Adulthood and Aging
•    Infant Family Mental Health
•    Behavioral Neuroscience
•    Senior Capstone in Psychology 

FUTURE COURSES

• Interpersonal Neuroscience
• Human Sexuality

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Development of human relationships across the lifespan with an emphasis on the parent-child relationship and romantic relationships.
• Predictors of relationship quality and stability, including personality and experiences in the family of origin.
• Prevention/intervention programs that target the transition to parenthood and early child and family development. 

LEISURE INTERESTS

  When I am not teaching, I love to travel with my family. I have been to about 86 cities

  in 22 different countries. I also enjoying cycling, rock climbing, kayaking, and camping.

  When I am not traveling and enjoying the outdoors, I enjoy reading and cooking ethnic

  food.

LITTLE KNOWN FACT

  Few people know that I am a firm believer in living a mindful life and that I practice         

  Mindful Meditation.

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