Christina Moyer

Background

My interest in psychology began as an undergraduate at the University of Hawaiʻi, where faculty at both a UH community college and UH Mānoa sparked my curiosity about human behavior and inspired me to pursue a career in psychology. That curiosity has guided 15 years of teaching at community colleges and universities across five states before returning home to Hawaiʻi. I am passionate about making psychology accessible, engaging, and relevant, whether introducing students to the foundations of psychology or exploring the complexities of human sexuality. Above all, I hope students leave my classroom with greater confidence in their ability to succeed and a deeper understanding of how psychology applies to their everyday lives.

Education

• PhD, Psychology, Montana State University-Bozeman, 2022
• MA, Psychology, Northern Arizona University, 2013
• BA, Psychology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2008

Courses

• PSY 100: Survey of Psychology
• PSY 352: Psychology of Human Sexuality

Research

What began as an invitation to teach a human sexuality course quickly sparked a lasting interest in the field. My research explores human mating behavior across the full spectrum, from short-term mating to long-term monogamy and everything in between. What drives an individual to select a particular partner or mating style? I examine how evolutionary and sociocultural forces, including gender socialization, shape partner selection, mating strategies, and sexual behavior. Ultimately, I am fascinated by the complexities of how and why humans connect.