Psychological Research
Faculty and students in the Department of Psychological Science are engaged in a wide variety of research that explores development, and basic affective, cognitive, social, and neurological mechanisms of psychological processes.
Research Statement
The Department of Psychological Sciences is committed to being a leading contributor in the field of psychology through a synergistic combination of excellence in research, students鈥� success, and community engagement. Underlying our goals is a recognition and appreciation for the role of diversity in understanding human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We seek to promote rigorous and impactful research, scientific discovery, and scholarship by attracting, recruiting, and retaining leading researchers and faculty. We aim to maximize our students鈥� success by cultivating skills in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and information literacy while engaging in best practices in research and clinical experiences. Students who engage in research with faculty mentors are provided with hands-on learning and discovery experiences that leave them well-prepared for life, work, or further study. Moreover, our students and faculty work together to contribute to the science and practice of psychology, and by extension, improve our communities.
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How do I become a Research Participant
Want to participate as a research subject? Many faculty and students are running studies that need participants to volunteer. Your class may offer credit for participation or you may simply want to volunteer.
Publications
Our faculty's research is at the forefront of today's science and tomorrow's technology. Browse some of their most recent publications.
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, , Jaremski, J. E., , & , Sep 1 2025, In: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 31, 5, p. 726-736 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
& , Jun 2025, In: Education Sciences. 15, 6, 720. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Jaremski, J. E., , , , & , Mar 2025, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 39, 3, p. 405-416 12 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Kellogg, S. L., Uysal, A. K. & Shimizu, T., 2025, Neuromethods. Humana Press Inc., p. 379-396 18 p. (Neuromethods; vol. 217). Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter |
Flinn, R. E., Taylor, T. O., Custer, B. D., Tietjen, G., Beasley, C. R., Cascalheira, C. J., Hitter, T. L., Abraham, K. M., Hibbard, P. F., Elnakib, M., Mendoza, E. B., Jaure, V. B., Rue, L. D. L., Jackman, K. M. P., Fuentes, K., Mahaffey, C. C., Redd, B., Holloway, I. W., Beltran, R. M. & Bonar, E. E. & 2 others, , 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Vincent, E. M., Coleman, S. G., Ravula, H. P., Coleman, J. J., Wilcox, M. M. & Stein, M. B., 2025, In: Journal of Personality Assessment. 107, 3, p. 374-383 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
& , 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Active Learning in Higher Education. 14697874251372404. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, 2025, In: Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. p. 251-262 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Jaremski, J. E. & , Oct 1 2024, In: Injury Prevention. 30, 5, p. 432-436 5 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Farra, A., Black, S. W., Pollard, E., Drinane, J. M., Tao, K. W., DeBlaere, C., Hook, J. N., Davis, D. E., Watkins, C. E. & Owen, J., May 6 2024, In: Journal of Counseling Psychology. 71, 4, p. 304-314 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., P茅rez-Rojas, A. E., Marks, L. R., Reynolds, A. L., Suh, H. N., Flores, L. Y., McCubbin, L. D., Wilkins-Yel, K. G. & Miller, M. J., May 2024, In: Counseling Psychologist. 52, 4, p. 650-691 42 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Leblanc, T., , Gilliam, S., & Garvin, J., Jan 7 2024, In: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. 36, 1, p. 57-64 8 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Coleman, S. G., Ravula, H. P., Stein, M. B., Coleman, J. J., Wilcox, M. M. & , 2024, In: Journal of Personality Assessment. 106, 4, p. 469-481 13 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Reid Marks, L., Franks, D. N., Davis, R. P. & Moss, T., Jan 2024, In: Counseling Psychologist. 52, 1, p. 124-157 34 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Sims, K. N., Tevid, E. M., Farra, A. & Duck, A., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Manning, K. Q. & , 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: College Teaching. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., 2024, In: American Psychologist. 79, 2, p. 175-178 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Mahmoud, K. F., Khait, A. A., Lindsay, D., Mitchell, A. M., Finnell, D. S. & , Nov 1 2023, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 252, 110986. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Winkeljohn Black, S., Farra, A., Zimmerman, D., Drinane, J. M., Tao, K. W., DeBlaere, C., Hook, J. N., Davis, D. E., Watkins, C. E. & Owen, J., Oct 2023, In: Counseling Psychologist. 51, 7, p. 1037-1058 22 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Jaremski, J. E., , , & , Sep 2023, In: AJPM Focus. 2, 3, 100104. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Mehrabian, D., Gummadi, A., Goyal, A., Mansouri, S., & , Aug 2023, In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 10, 4, p. 1588-1596 9 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Jarrard, C., , , Stein, M. B., Perkey, H. & , May 18 2023, In: Training and Education in Professional Psychology. 18, 1, p. 1-12 12 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Burish, E., Wilcox, M. M., Pollard, E. M. & Sims, K. N., May 1 2023, In: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. 30, 3, p. 702-713 12 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Hereford, M., Wilcox, M. M. & Pollard, E., Mar 23 2023, In: Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. 33, 3, p. 302-320 19 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Siefert, C. J., Rammouni, L. Z., Jowers, C. E. & , Jan 12 2023, In: Psychoanalytic Psychology. 40, 2, p. 99-108 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, & Manning, K., 2023, In: College Teaching. 71, 1, p. 9-17 9 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Townsend, T. G., Dillard-Wright, J., Prestwich, K., Alapatt, V., Kouame, G., Kubicki, J. M., Johnson, K. F. & Williams, C. D., 2023, In: American Psychologist. 78, 2, p. 227-243 17 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Hoffman, Z., Lewis, N., , Islam, K. M. & , Nov 20 2022, In: Current Oncology. 29, 11, p. 8955-8966 12 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Black, S. W., Drinane, J. M., Morales-Ramirez, I., Akef, Z., Tao, K. W., DeBlaere, C., Hook, J. N., Davis, D. E., Watkins, C. E. & Owen, J., Sep 5 2022, In: Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 53, 6, p. 585-595 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Watkins, C. E., Toyama, S., Briones, M., Gaskin-Cole, G., Zuniga, S., Yoon, J., Hwang, H., Hasan, F., Doty, D., Harker, J. R., Hook, J. N., Wang, C. D. C. & Wilcox, M. M., Sep 2022, In: American Journal of Psychotherapy. 75, 3, p. 129-133 5 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Diller, E., Kouame, G., Young, D. M. & , Aug 1 2022, In: Journal of Correctional Health Care. 28, 4, p. 243-251 9 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Jun 16 2022, In: Psychotherapy. 60, 1, p. 76-85 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Finnell, D. S., Sanchez, M., Hansen, B. R., Stevens, A., Savage, C. L., Seale, J. P. & , Apr 1 2022, In: Journal of Addictions Nursing. 33, 2, p. 62-69 8 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Johnson, M. R., Lance, C. E. & Williamson, G. M., Mar 1 2022, In: Gerontologist. 62, 2, p. 241-251 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Shellenberger, S., Buchanan, C., Cline, N., Velasquez, M., Von Sternberg, K., Roxborough, J. & Seale, J. P., Mar 2022, In: Family medicine. 54, 3, p. 200-206 7 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M. & Taylor, T. O., Feb 24 2022, In: Training and Education in Professional Psychology. 17, 2, p. 191-199 9 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Ruchensky, J. R., Dowgwillo, E. A., Kelley, S. E., Massey, C., , Richardson, L. A., Blais, M. A. & Stein, M. B., 2022, In: Journal of Personality Disorders. 36, 2, p. 201-216 16 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Wilcox, M. M., Shaffer, K. S., Marks, L. R., Hutchison, A. & Hargons, C. N., 2022, In: Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology. 14, 2, p. 2-24 23 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Cavalhieri, K. E. & Wilcox, M. M., 2022, In: Journal of Counseling Psychology. 69, 1, p. 111-120 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Coleman, J. J., Garriott, P. O. & Kosmicki, M. T., Jan 2022, In: Counseling Psychologist. 50, 1, p. 67-95 29 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
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