Do parent-adolescent relationship factors and substance use onset vary by ethnicity?

A new study finds parent-adolescent relationships have a larger influence on the age of alcohol and marijuana use onset for Hispanics than Caucasians.

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Does physician communication style affect patient health outcomes?

The quality of physician-patient communication may be a factor in medication adherence for black patients with Type 2 diabetes. A new NIH grant aims to shed light.

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How can we reduce disparities in disease prevention in RVA?

The Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention aims to strengthen the capacity of community organizations and the university to provide HIV and substance abuse prevention programs and services to the Richmond area.

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On well-being: Better to be older or younger?

More often than not, society associates older adulthood with decline. However, older age is linked to increased well-being and more positive affect in comparison to individuals in younger and middle adulthood.

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Can apps increase rural women’s access to HIV prevention services?

Geographic isolation, difficulty accessing health care and fear of seeking services from health practitioners whose offices may employ personal acquaintances can be barriers to prevention services for women in rural areas.

Social Psychology Doctoral Students

We have talented graduate students in our program who study and conduct research on a variety of topics. Illustrative topics include: mindfulness, affect, empathy and forgiveness. Our students present their research at regional and national conferences and publish their work in a variety of journals.

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Anna Behler

Doctoral Student Social Program

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Polina Beloborodova

Doctoral Student Social Program

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Calvin J. Hall

Doctoral Student Social Program

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Mattie Hedgebeth

Doctoral Student Social Program