Hometown: Houston, TX
B.A. Degree: Plan II and Human Dimensions of Organizations, University of Texas at Austin, 2021
M.A. Degree: Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 2023
Current Research Interests: I am interested in the relationship between uncertainty, emotions, and communication in personal relationships.
Projected graduation: Spring 2027
Faculty advisor: Dr. Anita Vangelisti
Alley, E. (2025). Culture but not gender moderates the association between expressive suppression and romantic relationship satisfaction: A meta-analysis. To be presented at the 75th Annual International Communication Association Conference, Denver, CO.
Alley, E., & Hernandez, K. (2024). Uncertainty, cognition, emotion, and communication in ADHD relationships: A relational turbulence theory approach. To be presented at the 110th Annual National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Alley, E., Yang, Y., Blitch, M., & Dailey, R. (2024). Divergent processes for neurodivergent relationships: A relational turbulence approach to romantic relationships with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder individuals. Presented at the Biennial International Association for Relationship Research International Conference, Boston, MA.
Alley, E., & Vangelisti, A. (2024). I can see how you feel: Frameworks for emotion recognition and their associations with relationship satisfaction. Presented at the Biennial International Association for Relationship Research International Conference, Boston, MA.
Alley, E. (2023). I understand how you feel: Integrating empathic accuracy and emotional intelligence. TOP STUDENT PAPER– Nonverbal Communication Division. Presented at the 109th Annual National Communication Association Conference, National Harbor, MD.
Alley, E. (2023). Prepare for (soft) launch: The impact of Instagram “launching” a partner on relational investment. Presented at the 109th Annual National Communication Association Conference, National Harbor, MD.
Alley, E. & Jia, M. (2022). Pursue the boo: The relationship between ghosting and unwanted persistent pursuit. Presented at the 108th Annual National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Alley, E. (2022). The sound of silence: The link between ghosting behaviors and emotional intelligence. Presented at the 108th Annual National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Alley, E. (2022). The efficacy of film as a tool for social and emotional learning. Presented at the 72nd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Paris, France.
Blitch, M., Alley, E., & Dailey, R. (2025). Affectionate communication, conflict styles, and satisfaction in romantic relationships with and without partners with ADHD. Communication Research Reports. https://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2025.2492005
Alley, E. & Jia, M. (2023). Pursue the boo: The moderating role of dating recency between ghosting and unwanted persistent pursuit. Communication Research Reports 40(4), 206-215. https://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2023.2235273
