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Books 

                   

Regan, P. C. (2011).  Close Relationships.  New York, NY: Taylor and Francis/Routledge.

Regan, P. C. (2008).  The mating game: A primer on love, sex, and marriage (2nd Ed.).  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Berscheid, E., & Regan, P.  (2005).  The psychology of interpersonal relationships.  Mahwah, NJ:  Prentice-Hall.

Regan, P. (2003).  The mating game: A primer on love, sex, and marriage.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Regan, P. C., & Berscheid, E.  (1999).  Lust: What we know about human sexual desire.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 

Journal Articles and Book Chapters

Regan, P. C.  (2013).  Sexual desire in women. In D. Castaneda (Ed.), The essential handbook of women's sexuality (Vol. 1, pp. 3-24). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.

Regan, P. C.  (2012).  Love, college style. In R. D. McAnulty (Ed.), Sex in college: The things they don't write home about (pp. 119-142). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.

Regan, P. C., Lakhanpal, S., & Anguiano, C.  (2012).  Relationship outcomes in Indian-American love-based and arranged marriages.  Psychological Reports, 110, 915-924.

Regan, P. C. (2011).  Cinderella revisited: Women's appearance modification as a function of target audience sex and attractiveness.  Social Behavior and Personality, 39, 563-576.

Regan, P. C., & Anguiano, C.  (2010).  Romanticism as a function of age, sex, and ethnicity.  Psychological Reports, 107, 972-976.

Regan, P. C.  (2009).  Love, companionate and passionate. In H.T. Reis & S. K. Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human relationships (Vol. 2, pp. 1007-1011). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Regan, P. C.  (2009).  Love, unreciprocated. In H.T. Reis & S. K. Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human relationships (Vol. 2, pp. 1018-1019). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Regan, P. C.  (2009).  Lust. In H.T. Reis & S. K. Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human relationships (Vol. 2, pp. 1019-1022). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Cachelin, F. M., & Regan, P. C. (2009). Binge eating: What we can learn from multi-ethnic community samples.  In N. Chambers (Ed.), Binge eating: Psychological factors, symptoms and treatment (pp. 13-22). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Regan, P. C., & Durvasula, R. S.  (2008).  Predictors of breast cancer screening in Asian and Latina university students.  College Student Journal, 42, 1152-1161.

Durvasula, R. S., Regan, P. C., Ureño, O., & Howell, L.  (2008).  Predictors of cervical cancer screening in Asian and Latina university students.  College Student Journal, 42, 243-253.

Regan, P. C., Shen, W., Gosset, E., & De La Peña, E.  (2007).  ‘Fireworks exploded in my mouth’: Affective reactions before, during, and after the very first kiss.  Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 19, 1-16. 

Regan, P. C.  (2007).  Companionate love.  In R. Baumeister & K. D. Vohs (Eds.), Encyclopedia of social psychology (vol.1,pp. 158-159).  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Regan, P. C.  (2007).  Matching hypothesis.  In R. Baumeister & K. D. Vohs (Eds.), Encyclopedia of social psychology (vol2. pp. 545-546).  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Cachelin, F. M., Striegel-Moore, R. H., & Regan, P. C.  (2006).  Factors associated with treatment seeking in a community sample of European American and Mexican American women with eating disorders.  European Eating Disorders Review, 14, 422-429. 

Durvasula, R. S., & Regan, P. C.  (2006).  Style and substance: Twelve tips for a better job talk.  The Observer, 19, 18-19.

Durvasula, R. S., Regan, P. C., Ureño, O., & Howell, L.  (2006).  Frequency of cervical and breast cancer screening rates in a multi-ethnic female college sample.  Psychological Reports, 99, 418-420.

Regan, P. C.  (2006).  Love.  In R. D. McAnulty & M. M. Burnette (Eds.), Sex and sexuality. Vol. 2.  Sexual function and dysfunction  (pp. 87-113).  Westport, CT:  Praeger.

Regan, P. C., & Atkins, L.  (2006).  Sex differences and similarities in frequency and intensity of sexual desire.  Social Behavior and Personality, 34, 95-102.

Cachelin, F. M., & Regan, P. C.  (2006).  Prevalence and correlates of chronic dieting in a multi-ethnic U.S. community sample.  Eating and Weight Disorders, 11, 91-99.

Regan, P. C., & Cachelin, F. M.  (2006).  Binge eating and purging in a multi-ethnic community sample.  International Journal of Eating Disorders, 39, 523-526.

Regan, P. C., & Gutierrez, D. M.  (2005).  The effect of participants’ sex and targets’ perceived need on supermarket helping behavior.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 101, 617-620.

Qaqiesh, E., & Regan, P. C.  (2004).  Attitudes toward extrarelational sex as a function of participant’s and third party’s gender.  Psychological Reports, 95, 965-968.

Regan, P. C.  (2004).  Sex and the attraction process:  Lessons from science (and Shakespeare) on lust, love, chastity, and fidelity.  In J. Harvey, A. Wenzel, & S. Sprecher (Eds.), The handbook of sexuality in close relationships (pp. 115-133).  Mahwah, NJ:  Lawrence Erlbaum.

Regan, P. C., Durvasula, R., Howell, L., Ureño, O., & Rea, M.  (2004).  Gender, ethnicity, and the developmental timing of first sexual and romantic experiences.  Social Behavior and Personality, 32, 667-676.

Joshi, A., Ferris, J. C., Otto, A. L., & Regan, P. C.  (2003).  Parenting styles and academic achievement in college students.  Psychological Reports, 93, 823-828.

Regan, P. C.  (2003).  Marital sex.  In J. J. Ponzetti, Jr. (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family (2nd ed., vol. 3, pp. 1078-1085).  New York: Macmillan Reference USA.

Regan, P. C., & Joshi, A.  (2003).  Ideal partner preferences among adolescents.  Social Behavior and Personality, 31, 13-20.

Regan, P. C., Lyle, J. L., Otto, A. L., & Joshi, A.  (2003).  Pregnancy and changes in female sexual desire: A review.  Social Behavior and Personality, 31, 603-612.

Regan, P. C.  (2002).  Functional features: An evolutionary perspective on inappropriate relationships.  In R. Goodwin & D. Cramer (Eds.), Inappropriate Relationships:  The unconventional, the disapproved, and the forbidden (pp. 25-42).  Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Regan, P. C., & Llamas, V.  (2002).  Customer service as a function of shopper’s attire.  Psychological Reports, 90, 203-204.

Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (2002).  Liking some things (in some people) more than others: Partner preferences in romantic relationships and friendships.  Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 19, 463-481.

Regan, P. C., Medina, R., & Joshi, A.  (2001).  Partner preferences among homosexual men and women: What is desirable in a sex partner is not necessarily desirable in a romantic partner.  Social Behavior and Personality, 29, 625-633.

Regan, P. C.  (2000).  The role of sexual desire and sexual activity in dating relationships.  Social Behavior and Personality, 28, 51-60.

Regan, P. C.  (2000).  Love relationships.  In L. T. Szuchman & F. Muscarella (Eds.), Psychological perspectives on human sexuality (pp. 232-282).  New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Regan, P. C., Levin, L., Sprecher, S., Christopher, F. S., & Cate, R.  (2000).  Partner preferences: What characteristics do men and women desire in their short-term sexual and long-term romantic partners?  Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 12, 1-21.

Regan, P. C., & Ramirez, C.  (2000).  Decisions on child care: Do sex and sexual orientation matter?  Psychological Reports, 86, 922-924.

Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (2000).   Sexuality in a relational context.  In C. Hendrick & S. S. Hendrick (Eds.), Close relationships: A sourcebook  (pp. 217-227).  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Regan, P. C.  (1999).  Hormonal correlates and causes of sexual desire: A review.  The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 8, 1-16.

Regan, P. C., & Dreyer, C. S.  (1999).  Lust? Love? Status? Young adults' motives for engaging in casual sex.  Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 11, 1-24.

Regan, P. C., Jerry, D., Narvaez, M., & Johnson, D.  (1999).  Public displays of affection among Asian and Latino heterosexual couples.  Psychological Reports, 84, 1201-1202.

Metts, S., Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Communication and sexual desire.  In P. A. Andersen & L. K. Guerrero (Eds.), Handbook of communication and emotion:  Research, theory, applications, and contexts (pp. 353-377).  Orlando, FL:  Academic Press.

Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Minimum mate selection standards as a function of perceived mate value, relationship context, and gender.  Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 10, 53-73.

Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Of lust and love:  Beliefs about the role of sexual desire in romantic relationships.  Personal Relationships, 5, 139-157.

Regan, P.  (1998).  Romantic love and sexual desire.  In V. C. de Munck (Ed.), Romantic love and sexual behavior: Perspectives from the social sciences (pp. 91-112).  Westport, CT:  Praeger.

Regan, P. C.  (1998).  What if you can’t get what you want?  Willingness to compromise ideal mate selection standards as a function of sex, mate value, and relationship context.  Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 24, 1288-1297.

Regan, P. C., & Baker, S. J.  (1998).  The impact of child witness demeanor on perceived credibility and trial outcome in sexual abuse cases.  Journal of Family Violence, 13, 187-195.

Regan, P. C., Kocan, E. R., & Whitlock, T.  (1998).  Ain’t love grand!  A prototype analysis of romantic love.  Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 15, 411-420.

Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Passionate and companionate love in courting and young married couples.  Sociological Inquiry, 68, 163-185.

Sprecher, S., Regan, P. C., & McKinney, K.  (1998).  Beliefs about the outcomes of extramarital sexual relationships as a function of the gender of the “cheating spouse.”  Sex Roles, 38, 301-311.

Kovera, M. B., Gresham, A. W., Borgida, E., Gray, E., & Regan, P. C.  (1997).  Does expert testimony inform or influence juror decision making?  A social cognitive analysis.  Journal of Applied Psychology, 82, 178-191.

Regan, P. C.  (1997).  The impact of male sexual request style on perceptions of sexual interactions:  The mediational role of beliefs about female sexual desire.  Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 19, 519-532.

Regan, P. C., & Berscheid, E.  (1997).  Gender differences in characteristics desired in a potential sexual and marriage partner.  Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 9, 25-37.

Sprecher, S., Regan, P. C., McKinney, K., Maxwell, K., & Wazienski, R.  (1997).  Preferred level of sexual experience in a date or mate:  The merger of two methodologies.  The Journal of Sex Research, 34, 327-337.

Berscheid, E., & Regan, P. C.  (1996).  Love.  In B. B. Wolman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of psychiatry, psychology, and psychoanalysis (1st ed.).  New York:  Henry Holt & Co.

Regan, P. C.  (1996).  Rhythms of desire:  The association between menstrual cycle phases and female sexual desire.  The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 5, 145-156.

Regan, P. C.  (1996).  Sexual outcasts:  The perceived impact of body weight on sexuality.  Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 26, 1803-1815.

Regan, P. C.  (1996).  The search for family:  Adolescent males’ motives for joining gangs.  Free Inquiry in Creative Sociology, 24, 1-3.

Regan, P. C., & Berscheid, E.  (1996).  Beliefs about the state, goals, and objects of sexual desire.  Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 22, 110-120.

Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (1996).  College virgins:  How men and women perceive their sexual status.  The Journal of Sex Research, 33, 3-15.

Regan, P. C., & Berscheid, E.  (1995).  Gender differences in beliefs about the causes of male and female sexual desire.  Personal Relationships, 2, 345-358.

Regan, P. C., Snyder, M., & Kassin, S. M.  (1995).  Unrealistic optimism:  Self-enhancement or person positivity?  Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 21, 1073-1082.

Regan, P. C., & Sprecher, S.  (1995).  Gender differences in the value of contributions to intimate relationships.  Sex Roles, 33, 221-238.

Regan, P. C., & Sprecher, S.  (1995).  Marital sex.  In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of marriage and the family (pp. 456-461).  New York:  Macmillan.

Borgida, E., Gresham, A. W., Kovera, M. B., & Regan, P. C.  (1992).  Children as witnesses in court:  The influence of expert psychological testimony.  In A. W. Burgess (Ed.), Child trauma I:  Issues and research (pp. 131-165).  New York:  Garland Publishing, Inc.

Reviews

Regan, P. C.  (1999).  What do men and women really want?  Finding the (evolutionary) answers.  [Review of Townsend, J.  (1998).  What women want - what men want: Why the sexes still see love and commitment so differently.  New York: Oxford University Press].  Contemporary Psychology, 44, 316-318.

Regan, P. C.  (1997).  [Review of Hatfield, E., & Rapson, R. L. (1993).  Love, sex, and intimacy:  Their psychology, biology, and history.  New York:  HarperCollins].  Archives of Sexual Behavior, 26, 454-457.

Regan, P. C.  (1996).  Sexual acts:  Doing what comes (un)naturally.  [Review of Tiefer, L.  (1995).  Sex is not a natural act and other essays.  Boulder, CO: Westview Press].  Contemporary Psychology, 41, 367-368.

Regan, P. C.  (1996).  Woman-affirming sex: An examination of feminist perspectives on women's sexuality.  [Review of McCormick, N. B.  (1994).   Sexual salvation:  Affirming women's sexual rights and pleasures.  Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers].  Psychology of Women Quarterly, 20, 171-172.

Regan, P. C.  (1994).  I say tomato, you say tomato: Three approaches to understanding pornography. [Review of Linz, D., & Malamuth, N.  (1993).  Pornography.  Newbury Park, CA: Sage].  Contemporary Psychology, 39, 759-760.

Regan, P. C.  (1992).  [Review of McKinney, K., & Sprecher, S.  (Eds.).  (1991).  Sexuality in close relationships.  Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum].  International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships Bulletin, 9, 17-19.

Supplemental Materials

Otto, A. L., & Regan, P. C.  (2004).  Study guide.  Accompanies Essentials of psychology (S. Kassin, 1st ed.).  New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (2004).  Study guide.  Accompanies Psychology (S. Kassin, 4th ed.).  New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (2001).  Practice test and review manual.  Accompanies Social psychology (R. S. Feldman, 3rd. ed.).  New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (2001).  Study guide.  Accompanies Psychology (S. Kassin, 3rd ed.).  New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Study guide.  Accompanies Psychology (S. Kassin, 2nd ed.).  New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Discovering psychology on CD ROM.  Accompanies Psychology (S. Kassin, 2nd ed.). New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (1998).  Study guide.  Accompanies Social psychology (R. Feldman, 2nd ed.).  New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

Regan, P. C.  (1995).  Study guide.  Accompanies Social psychology (R. Feldman, 1st ed.).  New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

Reprinted Articles

Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (2005).  College virgins: How men and women perceive their sexual status.  In J. K. Davidson, Sr., & N. B. Moore (Eds.), Speaking of sexuality: Interdisciplinary readings (2nd ed., pp. 107-116).  Los Angeles, CA: Roxbury.

Regan, P. C.  (2001).  Menstrual cycle phases and female sexual desire.  In J. K. Davidson, Sr., & N. B. Moore (Eds.), Speaking of sexuality: Interdisciplinary readings (pp. 216-224).  Los Angeles, CA:  Roxbury.

Sprecher, S., & Regan, P. C.  (2001).  College virgins: How men and women perceive their sexual status.  In J. K. Davidson, Sr., & N. B. Moore (Eds.), Speaking of sexuality: Interdisciplinary readings (pp. 112-123).  Los Angeles, CA:  Roxbury.


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