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Jennifer Aube

Professor of Psychology; PsyD Program Director and Traditional Undergraduate/Graduate Program Co-Director

aube_jennifer@ecom888.com

585-594-6483

NYS Licensed Psychologist

Academic Experience
Roberts Wesleyan College 2008-present Professor
Roberts Wesleyan College 2005-2008 Associate Professor
University of Rochester 2002-2005 Associate Professor
University of Rochester 1996-2002 Assistant Professor
University of Ottawa 1994-1996 Post-Doctoral Fellow

Publications
Bassett, R. L., & Aubé, J. (2013). “Please care about me!” or “I am pleased to care about you!”Considering adaptive and maladaptive versions of Unmitigated Communion. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 41, 107-119.

Bassett, R. L., & Aubé, J.(2013). Considering Adaptive and Maladaptive Versions of Unmitigated Communion: Part Two. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 41, 120-127

Aube, J. (2009). Unmitigated Communion. In H. Reis and S. Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Aube, J. (2008) Balancing concern for other with concern for self: Links between communion, unmitigated communion, and psychological well-being. Journal of Personality, (76), 101-133.

Varkovitzky, R., Cort, N. & Aube, J. (2005). Agency, depression and social support in residents of a domestic violence shelter. Journal of Undergraduate Research, 3, 42-47.

Jenkins, S., & Aube, J. (2002). Gender differences and gender-related constructs in dating aggression. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28, 1106-1118.

Sargovi, C., Aube, J., Koestner, R., & Zuroff, D. (2002). Traits, motives and depressive styles as reflections of agency and communion. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28, 563-577.

Aube, J., Fleury, J. & Smetana, J. (2001) Changes in women’s roles: Impact on and social policy implications for the mental health of women and children. Development and Psychopathology, 12, 633-656.

Thompson, J., Whiffen, V., & Aube, J. (2001). Does self-silencing link perceptions of care from parents and partners with depressive symptoms? Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 18, 503-516.

Aube, J., Fichman, L, Saltaris, C. & Koestner, R. (2000). Gender differences in adolescent depressive symptomatology: Towards an integrated social-developmental model. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19, 297-313.

Whiffen, V., Aube, J., Campbell, L. , & Thompson, J. (2000). Attachment beliefs and interpersonal contexts associated with dependency and self-criticism. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19, 184-205.

Whiffen, V., Thompson, J. & Aube, J. (2000). Mediators of the link between childhood sexual abuse and adult depressive symptoms. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 15, 1100-1119.

Whiffen, V., & Aube, J. (1999). Personality, interpersonal context and depression in couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 16, 369-383.

Whiffen, V., Judd, M. & Aube, J. (1999). Intimate relationships moderate the association between childhood sexual abuse and depression. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 14, 940-954.

Sargovi, C., Koestner, R., Di Dio, L., & Aube, J. (1997). Agency, communion, and well-being: Extending Helgeson's model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73, 593- 609.

Aube, J., & Whiffen, V. (1996). Depressive styles and social acuity: Further evidence for distinct interpersonal correlates of dependency and self-criticism. Communication Research, 23, 407-424.

Di Dio, L., Saragovi, C., Koestner, R, & Aube, J. (1996). Linking personal values to gender. Sex Roles, 34, 621-636.

Aube, J. & Koestner, R. (1995). Gender characteristics and relationship adjustment: Another look at similarity-complementarity hypotheses. Journal of Personality, 64, 879-904.

Aube, J., Norcliffe, H., Craig, J. & Koestner, R. (1995). Gender characteristics and adjustment- related outcomes: Questioning the masculinity model. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 21, 284-295.

Aube, J., Norcliffe, H., & Koestner, R. (1995). Physical characteristics and the multifactorial approach to the study of gender. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 23, 69-82.

Koestner, R., & Aube, J. (1995). A multifactorial approach to the study of gender characteristics. Journal of Personality, 63, 681-710.

Koestner, R., Aube, J., Ruttner, J. & Breed, S. (1995). Theories of ability and the pursuit of challenge among adolescents with mild mental retardation. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 39, 57-65.

Aube, J., Koestner, R., Hodgins, H., & Craig, J.A. (1994). Masculine traits and reports of social functioning: Evidence for a positivity bias. Sex Roles, 31, 621-636.

Aube, J. & Koestner, R. (1992). Gender characteristics and adjustment: A longitudinal study. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63, 485-493.

Conference Presentations
Aube, J. (2012). Spirituality, ethnic identity achievement, and well-being among African American women. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of the International Network on Personal Meaning, Toronto, ON.

Bassett, R. L., Felluca, J., Goodwin, C. A., Henahan, L., Hildebrandt, A., Hogan, E. E., Miller, J. L., Rathbun, K., Scott, L. E., & Aubé, J. (2009, April). Unmitigated communion and sacrifice within close relationships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Orlando, FL

Bassett, R. L., Gregory, L., Kraft, M., Klink, C., Pearsall, M., Post, K., Skirvin, K., Aubé, J., & Stevenson, P. (2009, April). Unmitigated communion and body image, moral emotions, God image, and grace. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Orlando, FL

Aube, J., Bassett, K., & Mark, S. (2007). Body Image, Media Exposure, and Spiritual Well- being in Christian women. Paper presented at the annual conferences of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, King of Prussia, PA.

Chaddock, T. & Aube, J. (2007). Exploring the relationship between self, other, and God schemas. Poster presented at the annual conferences of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, King of Prussia, PA

Aube, J. (2006) Spirituality, Religious Practices and Well-Being among African American adults. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Cincinnati.

Bassett, R., Aube, J., & Bassett, K. (2006). Seeking Forgiveness: Four empirical studies. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Cincinnati.

Sapp, A. & Aube, J. (2005). It’s not what you do but why you do it: A self-determination theory perspective on gender role behaviour and well-being. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans.

Settlage, B. & Aube, J. (2005). My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun: An exploration of the valuing of physical attractiveness and martial satisfaction. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans.

Varkovitsky, R., Cort, N., & Aube, J. (2005). An examination of agency, social support and depression in women of a domestic violence shelter. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans.

Settlage, B. & Aube, J. (2003). Unmitigated communion and negative evaluations from others: Real or imagined? Poster presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.

Settlage, B. & Aube, J. (2003). Agency, communion and discrepancies in self-view versus partner-view of self. Poster presented at the meetings of the European Psychological Congress, Vienna.

Hoffman, D. & Aube, J. (2002). Power and depression: The role of self-silencing as a mediator. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.

Aube, J. (2000). Unmitigated communion, body-image and eating disturbances among adolescent girls. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Fleury, J & Aube, J. (2000). Gender characteristics and aggression: A multidimensional analysis. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Aube, J. (1999). Dependency, Self-Criticism and Peer Interactions. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Jenkins, S. & Aube, J. (1999). Gender-related attitudes and characteristics in dating aggression. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Aube, J. & Archambault, S. (1998). Effects of mindset on positive illusions and mood: The moderating role of agency. Paper presented at the 69th annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Di Dio, L. & Aube, J. (1998). Interpersonal problems and response styles in adolescent depression. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Thompson, J., Whiffen, V., & Aube, J. (1997). Sex differences in depression vulnerability: Part I. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Whiffen, V., Thompson, J., & Aube, J. (1997). Sex differences in depression vulnerability: Part II: A test of the Model. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Koestner, R. & Aube, J. (1996). A multiplicity approach to studying gender and relationships. Paper presented at the conference of the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Banff, Canada.

Whiffen, V. & Aube, J. (1996). Attachment beliefs and interpersonal contexts associated with dependency and self-criticism. Paper presented at the Meetings of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Aube, J. & Hodgins, H. (1993). Masculinity and social adjustment among adolescents: Further evidence of a self-report bias. Paper presented at the Meetings of the Canadian Psychological Association, Montreal, Canada.

Aube, J., Norcliffe, H., Craig, J. & Koestner, R. (1993). Gender characteristics and adjustment-related outcomes: Questioning the masculinity model. Paper presented at the Meetings of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Norcliffe, H., Aube, J., & Koestner, R. (1992). The saliency of physical appearance in sex role stereotypes. Paper presented at the Meetings of the Canadian Psychological Association, Quebec City, Canada.

Aube, J. & Koestner, R. (1990). Adolescent sex-roles and adult adjustment: A prospective longitudinal study. Paper presented at the Meetings of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Clinical Experience
Counseling Center, Roberts Wesleyan College
Individual counseling with undergraduate and graduate students Clinical supervision of graduate staff counselors

Agape Counseling Associates
Individual and marital therapy from a Christian perspective.

Ottawa General Hospital. Ottawa, ON. (APA/CPA accredited)
Psychology Intern, Psychology Dept. located within Psychiatry Dept. Individual and group psychodynamic psychotherapy, inpatient and outpatient assessment, crisis intervention, stress management groups, chronic pain management groups, eating disorder clinic, biofeedback, grief counseling.

St. Mary's General Hospital. Montreal, PQ.
Psychometrist, Psychology Dept. located with Psychiatry Dept. Cognitive and personality assessment of inpatients and outpatients, individual psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal), consultant to psychiatrists.

Behavior Therapy Unit, Douglas Psychiatric Hospital
Psychology Extern. Individual cognitive-behavioral therapy.

St. Mary's General Hospital. Montreal, PQ.
Psychology Extern. Cognitive and personality assessment of inpatients and outpatients, individual psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal).

Awards
Sittig Faculty Growth Award, 2008
Barbara S. Muller Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, 2007
American Cancer Society, Individual Allotment from Institutional Research Grant, 2000 ($20,000)
University of Ottawa Postdoctoral Research Grant, 1996 ($5,000)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1994-1996 ($28,000 per year)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship, 1991- 1993 ($14,000 per year)

Undergraduate
Counseling Theory and Practice
Advanced Counseling
Psychology of Gender
Abnormal Psychology (summer course)
First Year Seminar 

Graduate 
Interpersonal Effectiveness I
Group Counseling
Psychopathology
Counseling Theory and Practicum

McGill University
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, 1994 (APA/CPA accredited)  

University of Toronto
B.S., Double Major, Honors Psychology/Sociology, 1989

NYS Licensed Psychologist