Biography

Jenny Farrell is an expert in interpersonal communication, with a focus on relational communication.

Her research specifically zeroes in on the challenges of communicating in long-distance relationships. Farrell's classes are research- and application-based, encouraging students to deeply self-reflect and apply concepts to improve their own communication skills and their close relationships. Students explore navigating the dynamics of topics including attraction, secrets, love, lust, sex, cheating, conflict, deception, jealousy, forgiveness, break-ups, make-ups, and online relationships.