Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Born	Vermont, United States
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Brigham Young University, BS; Boston College, PhD
Occupation	Psychologist

Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an American psychologist, sexuality educator, and clinical professional counselor.

Early life

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

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

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

References

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. Peterson, Kathryn. "The Intimate Side of Marriage". LDS Women Project. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
3. 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 "How outdated Mormon teachings may be aiding and abetting 'rape culture'".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.

External links

• Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Official website
• Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Apple Podcast Archive