Tara Suwinyattichaiporn
Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (born September 6, 1988) is a tenured associate professor of Sexual and Relational Communication, and Quantitative Research at California State University, Fullerton[1], a relationship coach, and a media personality. She specializes in communication within relationships, focusing on sexual behaviors, intercultural interactions, dating dynamics, and relational maintenance. Her work has been featured in various media outlets such as KTLA, Insider, Fox, Men’s Health Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and Forbes. Dr. Tara is married to the American painter Brent Estabrook. She gained wider recognition for her appearances as a dating expert on the British television series Celebs Go Dating.[2] She is also the new co-host of "Loveline," a syndicated radio program on KROQ and a columnist with her own column "Sexplore with Dr. Tara" in Women’s Health Magazine.
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Early Life and Education
changeDr. Tara was born in Thailand and later moved to the United States for her education. She completed her Master’s degree in Human Communication Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, followed by a Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. Her doctoral research focused on the role of empathetic communication in relationships.[3]
Academic Career
changeDr. Tara is an Associate Professor at California State University, Fullerton, teaching courses on sexual communication, relational communication, intercultural communication, and quantitative research methods. She has published many peer-reviewed articles, with over 150 citations on Google Scholar.[4]
Her academic work has been presented at conferences worldwide, emphasizing how effective communication can improve relationships, intimacy, and cultural understanding. She also co-authored a textbook used in American colleges titled Sexual Communication: Research In Action.
Relationship Coaching and Public Engagement
changeDr. Tara is the founder of "Luvbites," a coaching platform focused on improving relationships through evidence-based communication strategies. The platform offers workshops, online courses, and private coaching on topics such as sexual communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy. She also provides relationship advice on her podcast Luvbites by Dr. Tara.
Television and Radio
changeDr. Tara appeared as an expert on the British reality TV show Celebs Go Dating.[5] On the show, she guided celebrities on improving their dating lives through better communication skills. She is also the co-host of the syndicated radio show "Loveline" on KROQ.
Publications
changeDr. Tara has contributed to academic research on communication and relationships. Some of her notable works include:
- The Impact of Family and Friends Social Support on Latino/A First-Generation College Students' Perceived Stress, Depression, and Social Isolation[6]
- Managing Student Digital Distractions and Hyperconnectivity: Communication Strategies and Challenges for Professorial Authority[7]
- Communicating Sexual Consent: Understanding Partner Expectations[8]
- Understanding the Role of Arts and Humanities in Social Robotics Design: An Experiment for STEAM Enrichment Program in Thailand[9]
Personal Life
changeDr. Tara married Brent Estabrook in 2023, an American oil painter known for his colorful artworks. She enjoys traveling, exploring different cultures, and focusing on wellness in her personal life.
References
change- ↑ "Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn - Department of Human Communication Studies | CSUF". California State Fullerton.
- ↑ "I'm A Dating Expert, This Is Why Dating Apps Aren't As Fun As They Used To Be". Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ↑ Tara Suwinyattichaiporn; Zac D Johnson (July 2022). "The Impact of Family and Friends Social Support on Latino/A First-Generation College Students' Perceived Stress, Depression, and Social Isolation". Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. 21 (3). Sage Publications: 297–314. doi:10.1177/1538192720964922.
- ↑ "Tara Suwinyattichaiporn". Google Scholar.
- ↑ "Celebs Go Dating star Dr Tara responds to Stephen Webb age-gap backlash". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ↑ Tara Suwinyattichaiporn; Zac D Johnson (July 2022). "The Impact of Family and Friends Social Support on Latino/A First-Generation College Students' Perceived Stress, Depression, and Social Isolation". Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. 21 (3). Sage Publications: 297–314. doi:10.1177/1538192720964922.
- ↑ Pauline Hope Cheong; Robert Shuter; Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (2 July 2016). "Managing student digital distractions and hyperconnectivity: Communication strategies and challenges for professorial authority". Communication Education. 65 (3). Routledge: 272–289. doi:10.1080/03634523.2016.1159317.
- ↑ "Communicating Sexual Consent". Taylor & Francis. 2021. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ↑ Potiwat Ngamkajornwiwat; Pat Pataranutaporn; Werasak Surareungchai; Bank Ngamarunchot; Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (2019). "Understanding the Role of Arts and Humanities in Social Robotics Design: An Experiment for STEAM Enrichment Program in Thailand". Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 817. Springer: 457–460. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-96334-1_30.