Jennifer Aube

Professor of Psychology
PsyD Program Director
Traditional Undergraduate/Graduate Program Co-Director

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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

William Butler Yeats

Profile

Dr. Jennifer Aube is a New York State Licensed Psychologist and Professor at Roberts Wesleyan University, where she has served since 2005. Dr. Aubé earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University and a B.S. with honors in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Toronto. Her academic career includes appointments at the University of Rochester and the University of Ottawa, along with a prolific record of research and publication in the fields of interpersonal psychology, gender studies, well-being, and the psychology of relationships. Dr. Aubé’s work is deeply rooted in the integration of psychological science, human connection, and faith-informed practice.

Alongside extensive clinical experience in hospital and counseling settings, Dr. Aubé has dedicated years to mentoring students and advancing scholarship in areas such as self-development, spirituality, and emotional health. Her leadership and teaching excellence have been recognized with multiple awards, including Roberts Wesleyan's Barbara S. Muller Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence and the Sittig Faculty Growth Award. Through research, clinical practice, and education, Dr. Aubé remains committed to fostering resilience, compassion, and holistic growth in students and clients alike.

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

Courses Taught

Undergraduate:

  • PSYC 3140 Counseling Theory and Practice

  • PSYC 4150 Advanced Counseling

  • PSYC 3090 Psychology of Gender

  • PSYC 3050 Abnormal Psychology (Summer course)

  • UNIV 1010 First Year Seminar

Graduate:

  • COUN 6100 Interpersonal Effectiveness I

  • COUN 6300 Group Counseling

  • COUN 6400 Psychopathology

  • COUN 6200 Counseling Theory and Practicum

Education

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology | McGill University
  • B.S. in Honors Psychology/Sociology | University of Toronto

Sample Publications

  • Bassett, R. L., & Aubé, J. (2013). “Please care about me!” or “I am pleased to care about you!”Considering adaptive and maladaptive versions of Unmitigated Communion. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 41, 107-119.
  • Bassett, R. L., & Aubé, J.(2013). Considering Adaptive and Maladaptive Versions of Unmitigated Communion: Part Two. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 41, 120-127
  • Aube, J. (2009). Unmitigated Communion. In H. Reis and S. Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Aube, J. (2008) Balancing concern for other with concern for self: Links between communion, unmitigated communion, and psychological well-being. Journal of Personality, (76), 101-133.
  • Varkovitzky, R., Cort, N. & Aube, J. (2005). Agency, depression and social support in residents of a domestic violence shelter. Journal of Undergraduate Research, 3, 42-47.
  • Jenkins, S., & Aube, J. (2002). Gender differences and gender-related constructs in dating aggression. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28, 1106-1118.
  • Sargovi, C., Aube, J., Koestner, R., & Zuroff, D. (2002). Traits, motives and depressive styles as reflections of agency and communion. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28, 563-577.
  • Aube, J., Fleury, J. & Smetana, J. (2001) Changes in women’s roles: Impact on and social policy implications for the mental health of women and children. Development and Psychopathology, 12, 633-656.
  • Thompson, J., Whiffen, V., & Aube, J. (2001). Does self-silencing link perceptions of care from parents and partners with depressive symptoms? Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 18, 503-516.
  • Aube, J., Fichman, L, Saltaris, C. & Koestner, R. (2000). Gender differences in adolescent depressive symptomatology: Towards an integrated social-developmental model. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19, 297-313.
  • Whiffen, V., Aube, J., Campbell, L. , & Thompson, J. (2000). Attachment beliefs and interpersonal contexts associated with dependency and self-criticism. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19, 184-205.
  • Whiffen, V., Thompson, J. & Aube, J. (2000). Mediators of the link between childhood sexual abuse and adult depressive symptoms. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 15, 1100-1119.
  • Whiffen, V., & Aube, J. (1999). Personality, interpersonal context and depression in couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 16, 369-383.
  • Whiffen, V., Judd, M. & Aube, J. (1999). Intimate relationships moderate the association between childhood sexual abuse and depression. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 14, 940-954.
  • Sargovi, C., Koestner, R., Di Dio, L., & Aube, J. (1997). Agency, communion, and well-being: Extending Helgeson's model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73, 593- 609.
  • Aube, J., & Whiffen, V. (1996). Depressive styles and social acuity: Further evidence for distinct interpersonal correlates of dependency and self-criticism. Communication Research, 23, 407-424.
  • Di Dio, L., Saragovi, C., Koestner, R, & Aube, J. (1996). Linking personal values to gender. Sex Roles, 34, 621-636.
  • Aube, J. & Koestner, R. (1995). Gender characteristics and relationship adjustment: Another look at similarity-complementarity hypotheses. Journal of Personality, 64, 879-904.
  • Aube, J., Norcliffe, H., Craig, J. & Koestner, R. (1995). Gender characteristics and adjustment- related outcomes: Questioning the masculinity model. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 21, 284-295.
  • Aube, J., Norcliffe, H., & Koestner, R. (1995). Physical characteristics and the multifactorial approach to the study of gender. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 23, 69-82.
  • Koestner, R., & Aube, J. (1995). A multifactorial approach to the study of gender characteristics. Journal of Personality, 63, 681-710.
  • Koestner, R., Aube, J., Ruttner, J. & Breed, S. (1995). Theories of ability and the pursuit of challenge among adolescents with mild mental retardation. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 39, 57-65.
  • Aube, J., Koestner, R., Hodgins, H., & Craig, J.A. (1994). Masculine traits and reports of social functioning: Evidence for a positivity bias. Sex Roles, 31, 621-636.
  • Aube, J. & Koestner, R. (1992). Gender characteristics and adjustment: A longitudinal study. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63, 485-493.
  • Conference Presentations
    Aube, J. (2012). Spirituality, ethnic identity achievement, and well-being among African American women. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of the International Network on Personal Meaning, Toronto, ON.
  • Bassett, R. L., Felluca, J., Goodwin, C. A., Henahan, L., Hildebrandt, A., Hogan, E. E., Miller, J. L., Rathbun, K., Scott, L. E., & Aubé, J. (2009, April). Unmitigated communion and sacrifice within close relationships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Orlando, FL
  • Bassett, R. L., Gregory, L., Kraft, M., Klink, C., Pearsall, M., Post, K., Skirvin, K., Aubé, J., & Stevenson, P. (2009, April). Unmitigated communion and body image, moral emotions, God image, and grace. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Orlando, FL
  • Aube, J., Bassett, K., & Mark, S. (2007). Body Image, Media Exposure, and Spiritual Well- being in Christian women. Paper presented at the annual conferences of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, King of Prussia, PA.
  • Chaddock, T. & Aube, J. (2007). Exploring the relationship between self, other, and God schemas. Poster presented at the annual conferences of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, King of Prussia, PA
  • Aube, J. (2006) Spirituality, Religious Practices and Well-Being among African American adults. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Cincinnati.
  • Bassett, R., Aube, J., & Bassett, K. (2006). Seeking Forgiveness: Four empirical studies. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Cincinnati.
  • Sapp, A. & Aube, J. (2005). It’s not what you do but why you do it: A self-determination theory perspective on gender role behaviour and well-being. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans.
  • Settlage, B. & Aube, J. (2005). My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun: An exploration of the valuing of physical attractiveness and martial satisfaction. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans.
  • Varkovitsky, R., Cort, N., & Aube, J. (2005). An examination of agency, social support and depression in women of a domestic violence shelter. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans.
  • Settlage, B. & Aube, J. (2003). Unmitigated communion and negative evaluations from others: Real or imagined? Poster presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.
  • Settlage, B. & Aube, J. (2003). Agency, communion and discrepancies in self-view versus partner-view of self. Poster presented at the meetings of the European Psychological Congress, Vienna.
  • Hoffman, D. & Aube, J. (2002). Power and depression: The role of self-silencing as a mediator. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.
  • Aube, J. (2000). Unmitigated communion, body-image and eating disturbances among adolescent girls. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
  • Fleury, J & Aube, J. (2000). Gender characteristics and aggression: A multidimensional analysis. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
  • Aube, J. (1999). Dependency, Self-Criticism and Peer Interactions. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
  • Jenkins, S. & Aube, J. (1999). Gender-related attitudes and characteristics in dating aggression. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
  • Aube, J. & Archambault, S. (1998). Effects of mindset on positive illusions and mood: The moderating role of agency. Paper presented at the 69th annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
  • Di Dio, L. & Aube, J. (1998). Interpersonal problems and response styles in adolescent depression. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Thompson, J., Whiffen, V., & Aube, J. (1997). Sex differences in depression vulnerability: Part I. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Whiffen, V., Thompson, J., & Aube, J. (1997). Sex differences in depression vulnerability: Part II: A test of the Model. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Koestner, R. & Aube, J. (1996). A multiplicity approach to studying gender and relationships. Paper presented at the conference of the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Banff, Canada.
  • Whiffen, V. & Aube, J. (1996). Attachment beliefs and interpersonal contexts associated with dependency and self-criticism. Paper presented at the Meetings of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
  • Aube, J. & Hodgins, H. (1993). Masculinity and social adjustment among adolescents: Further evidence of a self-report bias. Paper presented at the Meetings of the Canadian Psychological Association, Montreal, Canada.
  • Aube, J., Norcliffe, H., Craig, J. & Koestner, R. (1993). Gender characteristics and adjustment-related outcomes: Questioning the masculinity model. Paper presented at the Meetings of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
  • Norcliffe, H., Aube, J., & Koestner, R. (1992). The saliency of physical appearance in sex role stereotypes. Paper presented at the Meetings of the Canadian Psychological Association, Quebec City, Canada.
  • Aube, J. & Koestner, R. (1990). Adolescent sex-roles and adult adjustment: A prospective longitudinal study. Paper presented at the Meetings of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.