Expertise

Dr. Totenhagen’s research interests include relational quality in adult romantic relationships, with an emphasis on how daily experiences impact relationship quality. Within this domain, she is particularly interested in daily hassles, sexual minority stress, and the stress process. An additional thread of her program of research focuses on understanding the roles of financial literacy, attitudes, and behaviors on well-being, particularly for couples.

Current Research Projects:

  • SHARE Study
  • SSS Study
  • Couples Coping Enhancement Training - Sexual Minority Stress
  • Finances in Sexual and Gender Minority Couples
Past Affiliations

Affiliate Faculty, Family Studies and Human Development Program, Norton School of Human Ecology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (past)

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama
2013

Communities
Human Development
Degrees
PhD, University of Arizona, Family Studies and Human Development, 2011
MS, University of Arizona, Family Studies and Human Development, 2007
BS, North Dakota State University, Child Development and Family Science, 2004