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Dr. Pete Martini

Department of Psychology and Counseling

Specializations: Social Psychology

Email: Pete.Martini@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2670

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Biography

Dr. Martini received his  B.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University, a B.A. in Psychology from Saginaw Valley State University, and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. He is a first-generation college student who grew up in rural Michigan and returns frequently. He is passionate about research methods and statistics and loves helping students grow and stretch by engaging in their own research projects.

Research Interests: Dr. Martini’s research rest largely at the intersection of identity and well-being. He works predominantly in the areas of LGBT population health and rehabilitative court diversion programs (e.g. drug courts). He has also done work in the areas of identity formation and change, public opinion, and attitudes. Dr. Martini engages in research with students both within and outside his own research interests. Anyone who may want to work with Dr. Martini is encouraged to reach out via email. [ACCEPTING McNAIR SCHOLARS]

Courses taught: PSY 210 Introduction to Statistical Methods, PSY 240 Introduction to Research Methods, PSY 375 Advanced Research Methods, PSY 466 Psychology of Sex, PSY 469 Psychology and the Legal System, PSY 470 Health Psychology

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology
    University of Nevada, Reno
    08/01/2009 - 05/01/2017
  • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology
    University of Nevada, Reno
    08/01/2009 - 05/01/2011
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    Saginaw Valley State University
    06/01/2006 - 05/01/2009
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
    Michigan State University
    08/01/2000 - 05/01/2006

Publications

  • From Prompt to Practice: Evaluating Unedited AI-Generated Psychometric Scales
    Survey Practice
    02/02/2026
  • Active Learning, Anxious Minds: Public Evaluation Increases Anxiety in College Students
    Teaching of Psychology
    03/01/2025
  • Impact of Sexual Orientation Homophily on Mental Health in Gay and Bisexual Males
    Journal of Bisexuality
    04/01/2024

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor and Director of Criminology
    Manchester University — North Manchester, IN
    Directed the Criminology Program, including a curriculum overhaul. Taught a variety of criminology and sociology course at a small residential liberal arts school in the Midwest. 
    08/01/2018 - 08/01/2021
  • Assistant Professor of Criminology & Sociology
    Heidelberg University — Tiffin, OH
    Developed the Criminology Program. Taught a variety of criminology and sociology courses at a small residential liberal arts college in the Midwest. 
    08/01/2015 - 08/01/2018