Category: Psychology
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Robert Romano, St. John’s University – Student-Athlete Mental Health
College athletes face lots of pressures to compete. Robert Romano, assistant professor in the division of sports management at St. John’s University, details the importance of looking after their mental health. Professor Robert J. Romano is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University. After attending Springfield College, Professor Romano…
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Ian Anderson, University of Southern California – Social Media’s Captivating Loop Compels Users to Share Mindlessly
Do you stop and think about what you’re sharing on social media? Ian Anderson, Ph. D. candidate at the University of Southern California, looks into why people share mindlessly online. Ian Axel Anderson (Ian A. Anderson) is from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He currently holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from Swarthmore College (2013), an…
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Christian Kiewitz, University of Dayton – Who is Your Co-Worker?
What do you call the people you work with? Christian Kiewitz, professor of management at the University of Dayton, says there’s more to a name than you might think. Christian Kiewitz is a Professor of Management at the University of Dayton, Ohio. His research interests center around problematic behaviors in the workplace, such as micromanagement,…
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Durant Frantzen, Texas A&M University-San Antonio – Using Risk Assessment to Assess Lethality of Domestic Violence Offenders
How do we help domestic violence survivors? Durant Frantzen, department chair and professor of criminology and criminal justice at Texas A&M San Antonio, has some suggestions. Durant Frantzen is a professor of criminology and criminal justice in the Department of Criminology and Political Science at Texas A&M-San Antonio. He studies issues related to domestic violence,…
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Emily Hemendinger, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Zooming in on Appearance Dissatisfaction
Do you like the way you look when you’re on Zoom calls? Emily Hemendinger, assistant professor with the department of psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, says if not, you’re not alone. Emily Hemendinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry, and Clinical Director and Deep…
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Christian Miller, Wake Forest University – How Often Do You Lie?
Lying may not be as widespread as long thought. Christian Miller, A. C. Reid professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, discusses why a small group may be doing most of the work. Christian B. Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. He was most recently the Director of…
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Charmeka Newton, University of North Dakota – Healing Anti-Black Messaging
What tools do we use to heal from harmful messages that pervade in society for some? Charmeka Newton, clinical assistant professor in the college of education and human development at the University of North Dakota, develops a toolkit to do so. College of Education & Human Development at the University of North Dakota. Dr. Newton…
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Rachel Leshin, New York University – We Can Reduce Bias in Children – If It’s Causes are Explained
On New York University Week: Reducing bias in children is possible, if the causes are explained. Rachel Leshin, Ph. D. candidate in the psychology department, describes how. Rachel is a sixth-year PhD candidate at New York University in the psychology department. Her research falls at the intersection of three areas: social psychology, developmental psychology, and…
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Natalie Brito, New York University – Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infant Gut Microbiome
On New York University Week: The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, even infants. Natalie Brito, associate professor in the department of applied psychology, looks into the gut microbiome of those born during the pandemic. Dr. Natalie Brito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and…
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James Scott, Albertus Magnus College – Penetrating the Blue Wall of Silence
People in stressful jobs often don’t get the mental health help they need. James Scott, assistant professor in the department of criminal justice at Albertus Magnus College, examines one example. Dr. James Scott began his law enforcement career with a stint as a New York City (NYC) Correction Officer. Subsequently, transitioning to the Connecticut State…