Her research interests focus primarily on aversive interpersonal behaviors, most notably complaining, teasing and bullying, with a particular focus on cyber bullying.

Honors and Awards
Winner – Provost Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2021
Winner—CBSHS Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2020
Winner – Centennial Professor Award, 2019
Winner – Clemson Mentoring Award, 2019
Winner – Trevillian Distinguished Professor, 2015
Winner – Women’s Commission Outstanding Female Faculty Member, 2014
Winner – Bradbury Award, 2009
Winner – Clemson University Phil Prince Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, 2008
University Research, Scholarship, and Artistic Achievement Award, 2018
Award for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Collaboration, 2018
Clemson University College of Business and Behavioral Science Senior Research Award, 2010