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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

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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

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Finlayson-Fife professional work involves coaching and teaching members of the LDS Church overcome cultural and psychological barriers to intimate sexuality.[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

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

References

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  1. ^ Haglund, Kristine (December 1, 2014). "Developing Integrity in an Uncertain World: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife". Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. 47 (4): 103–123. doi:10.5406/dialjmormthou.47.4.0103. ISSN 0012-2157. S2CID 218701853. Archived from the original on February 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Peterson, Kathryn. "The Intimate Side of Marriage". LDS Women Project. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Fletcher Stack, Peggy (November 21, 2011). "LDS therapist: Mormons need lessons in healthy sex". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Fletcher Stack, Peggy (November 25, 2011). "Utah faith leaders battle the hidden sin: Porn addiction". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Fletcher Stack, Peggy (March 7, 2014). "Does Mormon modesty mantra reduce women to sex objects?". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  6. ^ Fletcher Stack, Peggy; Alberty, Erin (July 27, 2017). "How outdated Mormon teachings may be aiding and abetting 'rape culture'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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