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Last published 2026
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Margaret A. Hance

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Associate Professor of Psychology

Also affiliated: East Tennessee State University (2017–2018)

3 h-index 9 pubs 89 cited

  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Humans
  • Self Disclosure
  • Female
  • Self Concept
  • Psychological Distance
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media
  • Disclosure
  • Bulimia
  • Adult
  • Courtship
  • Male
  • Achievement
  • Emotions

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Margaret A. Hance's research investigates interpersonal dynamics, self-disclosure, and psychological well-being, particularly within the context of social media and online interactions. Her work has explored the relationship between the true self, rejection sensitivity, and the use of online dating sites, as well as the impact of rejection sensitivity on self-disclosure within these platforms.

Hance has also examined factors influencing informed consent processes and has conducted research on the role of community in mitigating burnout among Black women doctoral students. Her publications include studies on media exposure, anticipated stigma, and spiritual well-being in the LGBTQ+ population, as well as interventions for female college students at risk for eating disorders and the effects of social exclusion. Her h-index is 3 with 88 total citations across 9 publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 9
  • Citations: 89

Positions

  • Associate Professor of Psychology 2019–present
    Arkansas State University Psychology and Counseling ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Resisting Burnout: The Role of Community in Easing Emotional Exhaustion for Black Women Doctoral Students in CES (2026)
    International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling DOI OpenAlex
  • The Impact of Rejection Sensitivity on Self-Disclosure Within the Context of Online Dating (2021)
    Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking 10 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Normative feedback and intentions to help friends with bulimic symptoms (2019)
    Journal of American College Health DOI OpenAlex

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