Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

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Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Born
Vermont, United States
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrigham Young University, BS;
Boston College, PhD
OccupationPsychologist

Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an American psychologist, sexuality educator, and clinical professional counselor.

Early life[]

Finlayson-Fife grew up in Vermont, obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University, and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1] She received a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from Boston College.[2] She wrote her doctoral dissertation on female sexuality in the LDS Church.[3]

Career[]

Finlayson-Fife professional work involves research and counseling to help female members of the LDS Church find ways to overcome cultural and psychological barriers to sexual desire.[2] She has written on the effects of pornography in marriage and has found that constant porn use undermines marriages.[4] She has written on teachings of modesty in the LDS Church and writes, "The current discourse on modesty undermines women's relationship to themselves, to their sexuality, and to men."[5] Finlayson-Fife has also written on the cultural norms related to men and women in the LDS Church and the different messages they hear about sex.[6]

Personal life[]

Finlayson-Fife is married with three children and lives in Chicago, Illinois.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Haglund, Kristine. "Developing Integrity in an Uncertain World: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife", Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Winter 2014. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Peterson, Kathryn. "The Intimate Side of Marriage", The LDS Women Project, 30 October 2012. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "LDS therapist: Mormons need lessons in healthy sex", The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 November 2011. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.
  4. ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "Utah faith leaders battle the hidden sin: Porn addiction", The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 November 2011. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.
  5. ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "Does Mormon modesty mantra reduce women to sex objects?", The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 March 2014. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.
  6. ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher and Alberty, Erin. "How outdated Mormon teachings may be aiding and abetting ‘rape culture’", The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 September 2017. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.

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