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Julie R. Ancis, Ph.D.

About

Julie R. Ancis, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor, inaugural Director of the Cyberpsychology Program, and Interim Chair of Informatics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Ancis is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and recipient of a number of honors and awards including Woman of the Year from APA.

Ancis is a recognized leader in research on diversity, multicultural competence, technology, and the legal system. She is the author of over 80 professional publications including four books and has presented to professional audiences in the fields of psychology, education, business, and technology.

Ancis’ books include Gender, Psychology and Justice: The Mental Health of Women and Girls in the Legal System, The Complete Women’s Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Culturally Responsive Interventions: Innovative Approaches to Working with Diverse Populations, and Promoting Student Learning and Development at a Distance: Student Affairs Concepts and Practices for Televised Instruction and Other Forms of Distance Learning.

Recent Posts
Cyberpsychology: Defining the Field
With the growth of new technologies and an increasingly interconnected world, the field of cyberpsychology has emerged as a unique discipline. But what is it?
How to Respond to Aggravating Social Media Posts

Are your social media exchanges supportive and comforting? Or are you finding them increasingly contentious and stressful? If you fall into the latter category, you are not alone.

Are your social media exchanges supportive and comforting? Or are you finding them increasingly contentious and stressful? If you fall into the latter category, you are not alone.

COVID and Cognitive Bias: Rationalizing Danger

Biased interpretations of COVID-related information are prevalent. Understanding how such misinterpretations occur is essential for living in a safer world.

Biased interpretations of COVID-related information are prevalent. Understanding how such misinterpretations occur is essential for living in a safer world.