Amanda J. Rose

Dr. Amanda J. Rose is a scholar and professor serving as chair of the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Missouri, with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychological Sciences. Rose earned her doctorate in developmental psychology from the University of Illinois and began her academic career at the University of Missouri as an assistant professor, later earning tenure and promotion to full professor. Her expertise centers on gender, peer relationships, and emotional well-being across the lifespan.

Rose's research addresses gender, relationships, and emotional adjustment from childhood through young adulthood. She has published more than 50 articles, with her work cited extensively in the fields of developmental psychology, gender studies, and mental health. Her research has received funding from the National Institutes of Health. Among her notable contributions is the concept of co-rumination, introduced in a Child Development article, which describes the tendency to excessively discuss and dwell on problems. This framework has been applied to both childhood friendships and adult workplace dynamics, highlighting gender differences and the impact of workplace supervision on emotional health.

Rose is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. She has received recognition from the Society for Research in Child Development for early scientific achievement. Her teaching has been acknowledged with the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence and the Provost's Junior Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Missouri. Rose teaches child psychology and is known for her commitment to student engagement.

Her research interests include the development of friendships and peer relationships during childhood and adolescence, gender differences in these relationships, the influence of peer processes on psychological adjustment, and women's professional development. Rose also addresses challenges and solutions for women in the workplace and is dedicated to supporting the professional development of women and students from underrepresented populations. She regularly teaches and speaks on topics related to women's professional advancement, gender equity, and psychological well-being, engaging audiences in academic, corporate, and public-sector settings.