Associate Professor Graduate Coordinator Contact Info arroyo@uga.edu Office: 619 Caldwell Hall 706-542-4893 Education: Ph.D., University of Arizona, Comunication (Family Studies and Human Development minor) M.A., University of Arizona, Communication B.A., The Ohio State University, Communiction and Sociology Research Research Interests: Dr. Arroyo's research interests are in health, interpersonal, and relational communication. Specifically, she explores how individuals' and partners' (e.g., friends, romantic partners, family members) interpersonal communication (e.g., weight-related communication, social support, social skills, relational care/control) is associated with health outcomes (e.g., body image concerns, psychosocial well-being, mental health) and relational quality (e.g., satisfaction, commitment). She has a particular interest in the intergenerational tranmission/socialization of mental health issues. Specific Areas of Expertise: Interpersonal Communication Health Communication Family Communication Relational Communication Social Skills/Competence Mental Health Body Image You can learn more about Dr. Arroyo's SITCH Lab here. Selected Publications Selected Publications: Arroyo, A., Stillion Southard, B. A., & Martz, D. (2022). Feminist embodiment, body talk, and body image among mothers and daughters. Body Image, 41, 354-366. Arroyo, A., Woszidlo, A., & Janovec, A. (2020). Voice as a mediator of mothers' and daughters' feminist attitudes and psychological outcomes: An application of silencing the self theory and social cognitive theory of gender development and differentiation. Communication Monographs. Arroyo, A., Stillion Southard, B. A., Cohen, H., & Caban, S. (2020). Maternal communication strategies that promote daughters' body image. Communication Research. doi:10.1177/0093650218781737 Arroyo, A., Segrin, C., Harwood, J., & Bonito, J. A. (2017). Co-rumination of fat talk and weight control practices: An application of confirmation theory. Health Communication, 32, 438-450. Arroyo, A., Segrin, C., & Harwood, J. (2014). Appearance-related communication mediates the link between self-objectification and health and well-being outcomes. Human Communication Research, 40, 463-482. Arroyo, A., & Segrin, C. (2013). Family interactions and disordered eating attitudes: The mediating roles of social competence and psychological distress. Communication Monographs, 80, 399-424. Arroyo, A., & Harwood, J. (2012). Exploring the causes and consequences of engaging in fat talk. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 40, 167-187. Curriculum Vitae: CV-UGA-2023.pdf (260 KB)
