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Overview

Patrick M. Markey is affiliated with Villanova University in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas primarily within psychology and social sciences, reflecting a focus on understanding human behavior in various social and forensic contexts.

Their academic contributions include work published across several research venues. Notable publication venues include:

  • Radiopaedia.org
  • Professional Psychology Research and Practice
  • The Wiley Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences
  • Psychology Public Policy and Law
  • Perspectives on Psychological Science

Markey's research is concentrated in fields such as psychology and social sciences, with a significant portion dedicated to subfields including social psychology, clinical psychology, sociology and political science, education, and experimental and cognitive psychology.

Their work covers a range of topics with specific emphasis on:

  • Deception detection and forensic psychology
  • Psychopathy, forensic psychiatry, sexual offending
  • Attachment and relationship dynamics
  • Child development and digital technology
  • Impact of technology on adolescents
  • Family dynamics and relationships
  • Media influence and health

Among recent papers authored or co-authored by Markey, several focus on psychological science and forensic contexts, including:

  • "Deception Cues During High-Risk Situations: 911 Homicide Calls," 2022, published in Psychological Science
  • "Reexamining the Findings of the American Psychological Association's 2015 Task Force on Violent Media: A Meta-Analysis," 2020, published in Perspectives on Psychological Science (co-authored by Christopher J. Ferguson)
  • "Like this meta-analysis: Screen media and mental health," 2021, published in Professional Psychology Research and Practice (co-authored by Christopher J. Ferguson)
  • "There is no evidence that time spent on social media is correlated with adolescent mental health problems: Findings from a meta-analysis," 2024, published in Professional Psychology Research and Practice (co-authored by Christopher J. Ferguson)
  • "Partner-objectification in romantic relationships: A dyadic approach," 2020, published in Personal Relationships (co-authored by Elizabeth A. Mahar)

Markey has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Erica B. Slotter
  • Brooke Berry
  • Jennie Dapice
  • Erika Feeney
  • Samantha Goldman

Best Publications

  • Scholars’ open debate paper on the World Health Organization ICD-11 Gaming Disorder proposal

    Espen Aarseth;Anthony M. Bean;Huub Boonen;Michelle Colder Carras

  • A weak scientific basis for gaming disorder: Let us err on the side of caution

    Antonius J. van Rooij;Christopher J. Ferguson;Michelle Colder Carras;Daniel Kardefelt-Winther

  • Complementarity of Interpersonal Behaviors in Dyadic Interactions

    Patrick M. Markey;David C. Funder;Daniel J. Ozer

  • Relations Between Body Image and Dieting Behaviors: An Examination of Gender Differences

    Charlotte N. Markey;Patrick M. Markey

  • Vulnerability to Violent Video Games: A Review and Integration of Personality Research:

    Patrick M. Markey;Charlotte N. Markey

  • Violent video games and real-world violence: Rhetoric versus data.

    Patrick M. Markey;Charlotte N. Markey;Juliana E. French

  • Correlates of Young Women's Interest in Obtaining Cosmetic Surgery

    Charlotte N. Markey;Patrick M. Markey

  • Bystander intervention in computer-mediated communication

    P.M Markey

  • Romantic ideals, romantic obtainment, and relationship experiences The complementarity of interpersonal traits among romantic partners

    Patrick M. Markey;Charlotte N. Markey

  • Violent video games and anger as predictors of aggression

    Gary W. Giumetti;Patrick M. Markey

  • A correlational and experimental examination of reality television viewing and interest in cosmetic surgery.

    Charlotte N. Markey;Patrick M. Markey

  • Youth Bulges in Communities: The Effects of Age Structure on Adolescent Civic Knowledge and Civic Participation

    Daniel Hart;Robert Atkins;Patrick Markey;James Youniss

  • A brief assessment of the interpersonal circumplex: The IPIP-IPC.

    Patrick M. Markey;Charlotte N. Markey

  • Romantic Relationships and Health: An Examination of Individuals’ Perceptions of their Romantic Partners’ Influences on their Health

    Charlotte N. Markey;Patrick M. Markey;Heather Fishman Gray

  • Interpersonal Perception in Internet Chat Rooms

    Patrick M. Markey;Shannon M. Wells

  • Interpersonal predictors of dieting practices among married couples.

    Charlotte N. Markey;Patrick M. Markey;Leann L. Birch

  • Romantic Relationships and Body Satisfaction Among Young Women

    Charlotte N. Markey;Patrick M. Markey

  • The role of extraversion and neuroticism in influencing anxiety following computer-mediated interactions

    Lindsay Rice;Patrick M. Markey

  • A preliminary validation of preadolescents' self-reports using the Five-Factor Model of personality

    Patrick M. Markey;Charlotte N. Markey;Barbara J. Tinsley;Andrea J. Ericksen

  • An examination of psychoticism and motion capture controls as moderators of the effects of violent video games

    Patrick M. Markey;Kelly Scherer

  • A weak scientific basis for gaming disorder: Let us err on the side of caution

    Antonius J. van Rooij;Christopher J. Ferguson;Michelle Colder Carras;Daniel Kardefelt-Winther

Frequent Co-Authors

Charlotte N. Markey
Charlotte N. Markey Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Christopher J. Ferguson
Christopher J. Ferguson Stetson University
Vladan Starcevic
Vladan Starcevic University of Sydney
Emily B. Ansell
Emily B. Ansell Pennsylvania State University
Adriano Schimmenti
Adriano Schimmenti Università degli Studi di Enna Kore
S. Alexandra Burt
S. Alexandra Burt Michigan State University
David C. Funder
David C. Funder University of California, Riverside
James Youniss
James Youniss Catholic University of America
Mary Beth Oliver
Mary Beth Oliver Pennsylvania State University
Christopher J. Hopwood
Christopher J. Hopwood University of Zurich

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