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
CV
Alley, E. (2023, November). I understand how you feel: Integrating empathic accuracy and emotional intelligence. To be presented at the 109th Annual National Communication Association Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Alley, E. (2023, November). Prepare for (soft) launch: The impact of Instagram “launching” a partner on relational investment. To be presented at the 109th Annual National Communication Association Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Alley, E. & Jia, M. (2022, November). 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, November). 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, May). The efficacy of film as a tool for social and emotional learning. Presented at the 72nd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Paris, France.
Alley, E. & Jia, M. (in press). Pursue the boo: The moderating role of dating recency between ghosting and unwanted persistent pursuit. Communication Research Reports.
