Randi Spiker

Assistant Professor

rspiker@marywood.edu

Psychology and Counseling

Courses taught:

Child Development PSYC-214
Lifespan Development PSYC-251
Psychology of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood PSYC-252
ST: Psychology of Violence PSYC-280E
Research Apprenticeship PSYC-310

Dr. Spiker received her PhD in Developmental Science with an emphasis in Applied Social and Cultural Psychology at Florida International University. Her research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the impact of technology use on the trajectory of human development and health. She has a special interest in how rapidly advancing technologies, including generative AI, may be impacting American youth and emerging adults. In addition to being an award-winning psychological educator and researcher, she offers technical and educational consulting in technology-facilitated violence and prevention for K-12, Higher Ed and independent organizations seeking to better understand and prepare to deal with concerns of digital violence and safety.

Presentations and Publications

Spiker, R., Eaton, A.A., & Saunders, J. (2025). Victimization by nonconsensual distribution of intimate images is related to lower holistic well-being in a diverse sample of U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Violence & Victims. https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2023-0146

Castillo Perez, J., Stephens, D., Spiker, R., Long, K., & Raja, K. (2025). Latino college men’s perceptions of sexual health terms. Journal of Sexual Health Psychology, 4(1), 36-59. DOI: 10.61186/shp.2025.204426.1034.