Research

As indicated by my publication and presentation list below, I have several research interest areas. 

Notably, I am interested in investigating the Internet’s role in various aspects of people’s lives.  For example, I have conducted research examining the utilization (and perceived effectiveness) of sex offender registry websites as well as examined communication patterns in online pedophilic communities.  I have also researched the role that social networking sites such as facebook can play in higher education.  Finally, my students have conducted research investigating the effects of cyberbullying.

In addition I have conducted research on a variety of forensic related topics including the insanity defense, the death penalty, civil commitment of sex offenders, and online sex offender sting operations. 

I have worked with PSY-280, PSY-480, PSY-680, and thesis students.  Almost all of my students (both undergraduate and graduate) have presented their research at regional and national conferences and some have even published their work in peer-reviewed journals. I would be happy to meet with you if you are interested in conducting research under my supervision.

This page is in the process of being updated; however, here is a list of my recent presentations.

Malesky, L. A. & Proctor, S. L.** (2010). Postdoctoral forensic fellowships: How do I get one?  Accepted for paper presentation at the American Psychology and Law Society Conference.  Vancouver, Canada.

Malesky, L. A., Liam, E., & Jung, S. (2009) Internet sex offending through three theoretical lenses: Social learning theory. Paper presentation at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers Conference. Dallas, Texas.

Kelso, K. M.** & Malesky, L. A. (2009). A Systematic Analysis of Personality Factors and Forgiving Dispositions. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Conference. Toronto, Canada.

Lynch, K. X.*, Hambrick, E. P.**, & Malesky, L. A. (2009). Cyberbullying in the transgender population: Does social support matter? Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Conference. Toronto, Canada.

Peters, C.,** Crumley, J.,* & Malesky, L. A. (2009). Justice or Entrapment: Venirepersons’ Opinions Regarding Online Sting Operations. Paper presentation at the American Psychology and Law Society Conference. San Antonio, Texas.  

Zimmer, A.** & Malesky, L.A (2009). Authority, Personality, and Social Networking Websites. Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kelso, K.** & Malesky, L.A (2009). Forgiveness: A Methodical Analysis of Dispositional Factors and Magnanimous Temperaments. Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Lynch, K*, Hambrick, E**, & Malesky, L.A (2009). Cyberbullying: Effects on Transgender Victims. Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Malesky, L. A. & Peters, C.**  (2008). Are Faculty Members Welcome in their Students’ Online Social Networks?  Paper presentation at the American Psychological Association Conference. Boston, Massachusetts.

Peters, C. ** & Malesky, L. A. (2008). Protecting Children on the Internet. Paper presentation at the Association of Psychological Science Conference. Chicago, Illinois.

Malesky, L. A. & Croysdale, A.** (2008) What Makes One A Successful Applicant to Pre-doctoral Forensic Internships? In G. L. Berman (Chair), The Future of Graduate Education: Reports on Graduate Training and Higher Education in Psychology and Law.  Symposium presentation at the meeting of the American Psychology and Law Society Conference. Jacksonville, Florida.

Croysdale, A.** & Malesky, L. A. (2008) Bridging the gap between doctoral programs and internships: What makes one a successful applicant. In G. L. Berman (Chair), The Future of Graduate Education: Reports on Graduate Training and Higher Education in Psychology and Law.  Symposium presentation at the meeting of the American Psychology and Law Society Conference. Jacksonville, Florida.

White, J. L.** & Malesky, L.A. (2008). The North Carolina Online Sex Offender Registry: Are Childcare Providers Aware? Poster session presentation at the American Psychology and Law Society Conference. Jacksonville, Florida.

Peters, C.**, Williams, D.**, & Malesky, L. A. (2008). Online predator sting operations: Entrapment? Poster session presentation at the American Psychology and Law Society Conference. Jacksonville, Florida.

Peters, C.**, Malesky, L. A., & Levi, J.** (2008). Online Video Game Problematic Usage: Time or Personality? Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference. Charlotte, North Carolina.

Peters, C.**, McDaniel, M.*, Hines, H.*, & Malesky, L. A. (2008). Should Professors Utilize Social Networking Websites?  Interactive poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hines, H.*, McDaniel, M.*, Peters, C.**, & Malesky, L. A. (2008). Students’ Views Concerning Appropriateness of Professors Using Social Networking Websites.  Interactive poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.

White, J.** & Malesky, L. A. (2008) Sex Offender Policy in North Carolina Childcare Centers. Accepted for poster presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Malesky, L. A., Leslie, W*., Vitacco, M. J., & Croysdale, A.** (2007). Jurors’ attitudes towards the insanity defense. Poster session presentation at the American Psychology Association Conference. San Francisco, California.

Peters, C. S.** & Malesky, L. A. (2007). Problematic usage among highly-engaged players of MMORPGs. Poster session presentation at the American Psychology Association Conference. San Francisco, California.

Croysdale, A. E.** & Malesky, L. A. (2007). Competence with assessment instruments essential for forensic pre-doctoral internships. Poster session presentation at the American Psychology Association Conference. San Francisco, California.

Locklair, B. R.*, Malesky, L. A., &  McNeil, M.* (2007). Facebook and personality domains.  Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Lowery, S. L*, Malesky, L. A., & Owens, A. (2007). Facebook usage and unwanted advances.  Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Scheck, A. M.**, Owens, A. M., &  Malesky, L. A. (2007). Facebook usage on college campuses.  Poster session presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.