UConn Ronald and Nancy Rohner Center for the Study of Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection

The UConn Ronald and Nancy Rohner Center for the Study of Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection, located at 348 Mansfield Road in Mansfield, Connecticut, is dedicated to researching and understanding interpersonal relationships, with a focus on parent-child relationships and intimate adult relationships. The center conducts national and international projects, collaborates with state and national agencies, and provides resources to promote healthy parenting, social and emotional development, and adult relationships.

The mission of the Center includes conducting research on interpersonal acceptance-rejection, implementing practical interventions, and serving as a global information resource on the topic. Researchers associated with the Center work on a variety of projects, such as cross-cultural studies of teacher acceptance, the father acceptance-rejection project, parenting education, and care for aging parents.

The Center values diversity and celebrates cultural and ethnic differences in its research and employment practices. It employs students and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, including African American, European American, Hispanic, Indian, and more. The Center also collaborates with international professionals from countries such as China, Egypt, India, and Turkey.

For those interested in joining the International Society for Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection or supporting the Rohner Center's research efforts, more information can be found on their website. Contributions can be made to the Center's account to support graduate student and faculty research.