General Information
Biography
I am a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska, USA having completed my Ph.D. in 2009 at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec working with William Bukowski. I also serve as the director of the graduate developmental psychology program and faculty member for the Office of Latino/Latin-American Studies.
Teaching Interests
Adolescent Development, Statistics, Cross-Cultural Psychology
Research Interests
My research among early adolescents examines how the interplay between individual and peer characteristics is associated with peer acceptance in general and friendships specifically. I'm also interested in the factors that differentiate peer groups and how these differences influence the interactions within the peer group. In general, I'm interested in the role that culture (or context) plays is shaping group dynamics.
Awards and Honors
Faculty Excellence in Engagement Award, Scholarship/Research - 2023
Education
Ph D, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Psychology, Human Development, 2009
Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity
Externally Funded Research
CHS: SMALL: Manners Matter: Understanding how Adolescents Form Social Expectations and Norms with Conversational Technology, National Science Foundation, Federal - present