IARR 2025 Mini-Conference


London, England on July 31-August 2, 2025!


New Conference Location: The new venue for the IARR 2025 Mini-Conference on Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships is Novotel London West Hotel (1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, W6 8DR, London, England). The mini-conference dates remain the same (Thursday, July 31-Saturday, August 2, 2025).

Transportation
Attendees who are traveling to the UK via London’s Heathrow International Airport can take the Piccadilly Line (part of the London Underground subway system, otherwise known as The Tube) from the airport to Hammersmith Station, which is a short walk from the hotel (for details, see Novotel Hammersmith Hotel London Rooms & Event Venue).

Hotel Information
An allocation of rooms at Novotel London West have been provided for IARR conference attendees. Reserve your room by emailing the reservations team at h0737-re@accor.com identifying yourself as an IARR conference attendee and include the code 310725PARTNER. Any remaining allocated rooms will be released on July 3, 2025.

Visa Information
As of January 8, 2025, visitors to the UK need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the country, except for those with a British or Irish passport. This requires either a visa or an ETA (see website to apply). It may be useful to check the website for the nearest UK embassy in the nation where you currently reside. Please see https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk for more information.

Conference Program
The program is currently under revision to fit the new conference location and spaces. It will be posted on the conference website as soon as it is available.

Poster Sessions
Poster sessions will be electronic this year. Information and instructions will be sent to the submitting author with more details soon.

Technological Considerations
The hotel provides screens and projectors with HDMI connectivity (computers are not provided). Participants are responsible for bringing compatible technology and accessories. For those traveling outside the United Kingdom, attendees are also responsible for bringing the appropriate electrical adaptors/converters.

CHAIRS

Stanley Gaines

Local Arrangements Subcommittee
Co-Chair
Brunel University of London

Dr. Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Brunel University of London (UK). Dr. Gaines received the IARR Book Award in 2018 and served as IARR President from 2022 to 2024. Dr. Gaines has published more than 100 scholarly publications, including several books on personality psychology and/or close relationships. Dr. Gaines’s research interests span the fields of cultural psychology and relationship science, reflecting his training in social psychology as well as his primary focus on individual differences in interpersonal behavior within the context of close relationships.

Lora Adair

Local Arrangements Subcommittee
Co-Chair
Brunel University of London

Dr. Lora Adair is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Brunel University of London (UK) and leads the Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships research theme in the Centre for Culture and Evolution (CCE). Dr. Adair uses feminist evolutionary approaches to explore how romantic, sexual, and reproductive experiences are shaped by social forces. Her research is highly engaged with the West London and broader UK community, through advisory work and research partnerships with clinics, charities, businesses, and other organizations, particularly those involved in women's healthcare.

Bruna Da Silva Nascimento

Program Committee
Co-Chair
University of Bristol

Dr. Bruna Nascimento (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Bristol). Dr Nascimento’s research focuses on understanding individual and cultural predictors of relationship outcomes, with a particular focus on relationship satisfaction, and conflict between intimate partners. For example, Dr. Nascimento is interest in understanding how individual aspects such as attachment styles interact with the cultural context to influence adaptive mechanisms (e.g., relationship maintenance, conflict resolution) within the context of relationships, and their influence on relationship satisfaction. Dr. Nascimento often applies a quantitative approach in her research, using surveys and experiments. Dr. Nascimento earned her PhD in Psychology from the University of Bath (UK, 2019).

Katarzyna Adamczyk

Program Committee
Co-Chair
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Dr. Katarzyna Adamczyk is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland). Her primary research focuses on exploring the determinants, correlates, and life outcomes of adult singlehood. Currently, she is examining singlehood from the perspective of ambiguous loss, the role of religion in single people's lives, and the experience of singlehood among disabled individuals. She also serves the community - since 2022, she has served as a Chair of the IARR Future Conferences Committee, Assistant Editor of Emerging Adulthood, and since 2024 as, an Associate Editor of Journal of Community Psychology.

SUBMISSIONS


The submissions portal is now CLOSED.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS


The conference is pleased to feature the following three keynote speakers.

Dr. David Schmitt

"Romantic Relationship Quality around the World: Revealing the Culture-Bound Intersections of Gender, Orientation, and Relational Outcomes across 58 Nations"
Kansas State University, USA

David P. Schmitt received his Ph.D. in personality psychology from the University of Michigan in 1995. He currently serves as Department Head of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University. Dr. Schmitt is Founding Director of the International Sexuality Description Project, an interdisciplinary research collaboration involving 100s of psychologists, biologists, and anthropologists from over 60 countries who seek to understand how culture, gender, and personality combine to influence sexual health and relationship quality. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles on how diverse intersections of gender/sex, gender roles, and sexual orientations impact mental health differently all around the world.

Dr. Rozzana Sánchez Aragón

“Culture and Sexuality: Effects and Differences between Young and Mature Women”
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

Rozzana Sánchez Aragón completed her bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies at the National Autonomous University of Mexico where she has been a full-time professor in the area of ​​Social Psychology for 30 years. She teaches courses in Social Psychology and Research Methodology. She has participated in 12 funded projects, presented 751 papers and 83 keynote lectures. Her research work has allowed her to publish 120 articles, 162 book chapters and 8 books. She is a member of the National System of Researchers, obtained the Distinction for Young Researchers at her university and was the Chair of the Membership and International Committee of the IARR.

Dr. Ashley Randall

“Heeding a Global Call: Elevating the Voices of Minoritized Sexual and Gender Diverse Individuals in Relationship Science”
Arizona State University, USA

Dr. Ashley K. Randall is an internationally recognized scholar who applies a strength-based perspective and international lens to identify ways in which couples cope with experiences of stress. She is President-Elect of IARR and the recent past Editor-in-Chief of Personal Relationships. Additionally, she has served as a Fulbright Fellow (Switzerland, 2007) and Fulbright Specialist (Indonesia, 2023) and is a visiting professor with College Year in Athens, Greece. Dr. Randall holds Fellow status in the American Psychological Association’s Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), Division 43 (Society for Couple and Family Psychology), and Division 52 (International Psychology).

REGISTRATION


IARR Member Registration Rates* (Non-member, add +$75):

Regular Member
Early Bird registration rate through June 10, 2025: $300
Regular registration rate through July 10, 2025: $400
Late registration rate (note: no onsite registration): $500

Student Member
Early Bird registration rate through June 10, 2025: $150
Regular registration rate through July 10, 2025: $200
Late registration rate (note: no onsite registration): $250

*Note: all prices are in USD/US$ not inclusive of tax.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

IARR 2026 MAIN CONFERENCE

Ceud Mìle Fàilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes). The IARR 2026 Main Conference will be held Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 12 in Glasgow, Scotland! The city of Glasgow is just four hours by train from London and a major airline hub served by three international airports. Gateway to the Scottish Highlands and less than an hour by train from Edinburgh, Glasgow is a highly desirable destination for those wishing to tour parts of Scotland prior to or after the conference. Equally important, Glasgow itself boasts a rich architectural heritage, award-winning (and free!) museums, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene (e.g., it is home to the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet, and the National Theatre of Scotland). The conference will be held in the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde is a 10-minute walk from major rail stations and just five minutes from City Hall, shopping at Merchant City, and numerous restaurants and accommodation options amenable to all budgets.

CONTACT INFORMATION

A memorable stay in London

Questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to one of the conference organizers below.

The International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) is an interdisciplinary organization that strives to (a) promote advances in the scientific study of personal and social relationships, and (b) encourage collaboration among students, new scholars and experienced scholars.

Hotel Information

Novotel London West
1 Shortlands Hammersmith International Ctre
London W6 8DR
United Kingdom
P: 44 20 8741 1555
E: h0737-re@accor.com

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