Carrie Veronica Smith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Carrie Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi.  She is also the inaugural Isom Center Fellow.  She holds a masters degree in Experimental Psychology from the College of William & Mary and a doctoral degree in Social Psychology from the University of Houston.  Her research falls into three main areas: (a) The role of the self and motivation in people’s relationships (friendships, romantic and sexual relationships, families, professional relationships), especially through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, (b) Situational and individual determinants of perceptions of daily experiences, such as social interactions and sexual interactions, and (c) The influence of sex, gender, and ambivalent sexism on social perception, social interaction, and personal and professional well-being.  She has presented her work at regional, national, and international conferences and has over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters to her credit.  In addition to her academic endeavors, her campus service has included serving as the chair of the Diversity Committee in the Department of Psychology, volunteering on advisory boards and work groups associated with Greek Life, and working on the Non-Tenure Track Task Force on issues of shared governance.

Gender Studies -Related Research Interests: Personal Relationships and Sexuality