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Martin Graff Ph.D.

About

Martin Graff is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of South Wales, an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society, and a chartered psychologist who carries out research on online interaction and the formation and dissolution of romantic relationships online and offline, as well as research on online persuasion and disinhibition. He has been a member of the British Psychological Society Undergraduate Education Committee, which oversees the running of psychology degree programs at British universities. He has been a visiting research professor at the State University of New York, Cortland, USA and visiting scholar at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand. He was also vice chair of the European Learning Styles Information Network (ELSIN).

He enjoys running marathons and singing with and fronting his band Zimbando.

Recent Posts

How to Give Yourself the Edge in Your Dating Profile Picture

Seven ways to enhance your online profile picture to attract dates.

Seven ways to enhance your online profile picture to attract dates.

What Types of People Don’t Cheat on Their Partners?

In a recent study, women cited the benefits of their relationship as a reason for not cheating far more than men. Agreeableness affected men’s reasons for not cheating, but not women’s.

In a recent study, women cited the benefits of their relationship as a reason for not cheating far more than men. Agreeableness affected men’s reasons for not cheating, but not women’s.

How to Flirt Effectively

A study of 47 distinct flirting traits reveals what really appeals to men vs. women.

A study of 47 distinct flirting traits reveals what really appeals to men vs. women.

Will the Coronavirus Threat Lead to Female Infidelity?

An evolutionary perspective: Disease threat may encourage sexually diverse mating strategies.

An evolutionary perspective: Disease threat may encourage sexually diverse mating strategies.

Dating During the Pandemic

Perceived vulnerability to disease is related to lower interest even in attractive online dating partners, and virtual contact is no substitute for physical contact.

Perceived vulnerability to disease is related to lower interest even in attractive online dating partners, and virtual contact is no substitute for physical contact.

What Determines Jealous Protective Behaviour in Men

Men of low mate value employ strategies such as direct guarding of females. Men of lower socioeconomic status and lower mate value engage in more domestic violence.

Men of low mate value employ strategies such as direct guarding of females. Men of lower socioeconomic status and lower mate value engage in more domestic violence.

A Man's Voice Can Be Vital in Courtship

Seduction requires the flexible use of a man’s voice. Successful men employed a higher pitch voice in initial courtship and a lower, more monotone voice at a later stage.

Seduction requires the flexible use of a man’s voice. Successful men employed a higher pitch voice in initial courtship and a lower, more monotone voice at a later stage.

Can Telling Someone Your Secrets Make Them Like You?

People tend to like us more if we disclose to them. Online disclosure is dependent on anticipated face-to-face interaction in the future.

People tend to like us more if we disclose to them. Online disclosure is dependent on anticipated face-to-face interaction in the future.

Does Christmas Bring Out the Best in Us?

Understand the psychology of how we behave at Christmas.

Understand the psychology of how we behave at Christmas.

Is Using Instagram Beneficial to Well-being?

A desire to belong influences the frequency of viewing, liking, and posting images on Instagram. But does it have a positive or negative effect on our well-being?

A desire to belong influences the frequency of viewing, liking, and posting images on Instagram. But does it have a positive or negative effect on our well-being?