Tag: psychology
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Anthony Dick, Florida International University – Disaster News Can Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress in Kids
On Florida International University Week: Disaster news can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away. Anthony Dick, professor of psychology, discusses why. Anthony Steven Dick is a Developmental Science and Cognitive Neuroscience Professor at Florida International University. He studies the neurobiology of language and executive function using diffusion-weighted and functional imaging. He is…
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Bryan Cochran, University of Montana – The Health and Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Individuals
On University of Montana Week: LGBTQI+ individuals still face many stigmas. Bryan Cochran, professor of clinical psychology, explores how to bolster their wellbeing to help achieve better health. Bryan Cochran, Ph.D., is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Montana in Missoula. He received his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of…
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Emily Marshall, Franklin & Marshall College – Parents’ Worry About School Health Risks During COVID-19
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Parents have an extra set of worries when sending kids off to school. Emily Marshall, assistant professor in the department of sociology, discusses which parents worry the most. Emily A. Marshall is a sociologist and demographer who studies how social and cultural contexts affect understandings of childbearing. One branch…
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Katie Paulich, University of Colorado Boulder – The ABCs of Screen Time
Is too much screen time bad for children? Katie Paulich, PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder, looks into the research. I’m a third-year PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Some of my research interests include mental health topics such as…
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John Lefebvre, Wofford College – Fostering Resilience Among College Students
Leaving people to suffer alone has negative effects. John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. John Lefebvre is a professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Trained as a clinical psychologist, his teaching and research focus on topics related to physical…
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Gary Giumetti, Quinnipiac University – How Can We Stop Victims of Cyberbullying From Becoming Future Perpetrators?
Cyberbullying can cause a vicious cycle. Gary Giumetti, professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University, examines how to break this pattern. Gary Giumetti is a professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University. He teaches courses in industrial-organizational psychology, statistics, senior seminar/capstone, and research methods courses in the psychology department. His research interests include interpersonal mistreatment in the…
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Cynthia Maupin, Binghamton University – Friendliness and Trustworthiness Matters When Forming New Teams
What gets you selected for a team project may be a surprise. Cynthia Maupin, assistant professor of organizational behavior and leadership at Binghamton University, explains which traits are most sought after. Dr. Maupin is currently an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership for the Binghamton University School of Management, a Fellow of the Bernard…
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Joanne Dickson, Edith Cowan University – Goal-Setting and Resolutions
Having vague goals makes them even harder to reach. Joanne Dickson, associate professor of psychology at Edith Cowan University, determines how to stay on track. Joanne M. Dickson is an Associate Professor in the Division of Psychology, School of Arts & Humanities, at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia. Her main research focuses on mental health…
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Mariusz Kozak, Columbia University – Music as a Structure of our Movements and Emotions
Music could be one way to heal after the pandemic. Mariusz Kozak, associate professor of music at Columbia University, discusses why it brings us together. Mariusz Kozak is an Associate Professor of Music at Columbia University, and the author of Enacting Musical Time: The Bodily Experience of New Music. His research focuses on the relationship…
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Jacqueline Rifkin, University of Missouri Kansas City – How Nonconsumption Can Turn Ordinary Items into Perceived Treasures
What makes trivial things seem special to someone? Jacqueline Rifkin, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Missouri Kansas City, looks into this question. Jacqueline Rifkin is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch School of Management. Jacqueline earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration in the area of marketing at Duke…