Ben Valen

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Ben Valen is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and graduate student in the social psychology Ph.D. program at Syracuse University. Their research broadly falls at the intersection of intergroup bias/close relationships and LGBTQ+ identity. Specifically, Ben’s current research interests include outgroup perceptions of transgender and non-binary people, affectionate touch among sexual minority couples, and experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians.

Contact: bvalen@syr.edu