Jacquelyn W. White

Dr. Jacquelyn W. White is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with a research focus on gender issues, aggression, and intimate partner violence. Her extensive body of work includes 50 publications that span various aspects of these topics. Notable studies include examining the association between ADHD symptoms and adolescent sexual victimization, exploring models of adult sexual assault, and providing a theoretical explanation of gendered social structures that shape adolescent interpersonal aggression. Dr. White's research also delves into the best violence research of 2011, the development of Family Justice Centers, and the incidence of courtship violence among higher education students. Her longitudinal analysis of intimate partner aggression among adolescent and college-age men reveals significant findings on the covariation of physical and sexual aggression. Dr. White's feminist analysis deconstructs the myth of the nonaggressive female, challenging pervasive gender stereotypes. Her qualitative study on domestic violence service providers' needs and perceptions of technology highlights the growing intersection between technology and domestic violence work. Additionally, Dr. White has contributed to envisioning future directions in domestic and sexual assault advocacy, policy, service, and research. Her community-based participatory research with ethnic minority women addresses intimate partner violence, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions. Dr. White's examination of attitudes underlying sexual coercion among acquaintances and her analysis of gender differences in leisure-need activity patterns and power strategies provide valuable insights into gender dynamics. Her integrative contextual developmental model of male stalking and commentary on intimate partner aggression further contribute to the understanding of male violence against women. Dr. White's work on the impact of sexual victimization on personality and the long-term effects of labeling a rape experience underscores the complex psychological consequences of victimization. Her research on intimate partner violence perpetrated by women within the context of victimization history and the rethinking of serial perpetration models offers a nuanced perspective on these issues. Throughout her career, Dr. White has been committed to advancing the field of psychology through rigorous research, contributing to both theoretical and practical knowledge on gender, aggression, and intimate partner violence. Her work has been published in prestigious journals and has significantly influenced the understanding and prevention of violence, making her a leading figure in her field. Jacquelyn White, PhD, is an Emerita Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her research focuses on gender issues, aggression, and intimate partner violence. Recent publications reflect an ecological developmental perspective to aggression and violence. She has conducted one of the few longitudinal studies of sexual and physical dating violence among adolescents and college students and has been a consultant on a project with the U.S. Navy. She is a founding Co-Chair of the NPEIV and an active board member to date.