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AGSP/DICE Friendsgiving Potluck Event
Graduate students in the Psychology Department are passionate about their research and the work they do in the lab. However, even the most dedicated scholars deserve a moment to relax and connect. To foster community and camaraderie, the Psychology Department’s Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity (DICE) Club and the Association for Graduate Students in Psychology
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Students: Come “De-Stress & Express” Yourself with Psi Chi and Psych Club
Are you feeling the stress as finals’ week approaches? Thanks to a grant from the UNCG iBelong project, Psi Chi and the Psychology Club are hosting a fun event to get you through Reading Day with a little fun. Come cut down on your distress while you DESTRESS with coloring books, puzzles, and good company.
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Habitual Coffee Drinkers and Cortisol: Can Caffeine Help With Stress?
A growing body of research suggests that caffeine might offer some protection against depression, but the exact biological mechanisms behind this are still unclear. A new study by graduate students Elli Cole and Alessandra Grillo, along with UNCG Psychology professor Dr. Suzanne Vrshek-Schallhorn, takes a fresh approach to this question. When we’re stressed, our bodies
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Developing Daughters’ Healthy Body Image: New Book by Boseovski and Gallagher
A new book by UNCG Psychology professors Dr. Janet Boseovski and Dr. Ashleigh Gallagher is out on Kindle; the print edition is due out December 3, 2024. “Beyond Body Positive” is published by APA Lifetools, a part of the American Psychological Association aimed at producing books that speak directly to the general public. The book
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WOOD DEFENDS THESIS
Congratulations to Taylor Wood, who successfully defended her Masters thesis. Taylor’s research examined children’s social judgments about others based on their trait and wealth status. Overall, children take into account whether a person is nice or mean to a greater extent than whether a person is wealthy or not wealthy in their judgments, but they’re
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AGSP Hosts Inaugural “Tea-sis and Dessert-ation Committee Meeting” Breakfast
Graduate school is a challenging journey filled with rigorous coursework and demanding research. But it doesn’t have to be all work and no play; many students form some of their most cherished friendships during this transformative time. To kick off the semester on a lighthearted note, the Association for Graduate Students in Psychology (AGSP) hosted
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New Insights on Mental Illness Identity: Is It All Just Stigma?
In a new review paper, UNCG Psychology’s Dr. Kari Eddington and clinical doctoral student Emily Badillo-Winard explore the concept of “mental illness identity,” which reflects how people integrate their mental health conditions into their self-concept. This integration impacts their well-being and willingness to seek assistance. The existing literature presents a paradox: while greater identification with
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Selfish Behavior and Relationship Commitment: Is It a Double-Edged Sword?
Ever felt like you can really count on your partner to always be there for you, no matter what? That sense of high commitment is usually a great thing for relationships—it brings security and strengthens bonds. But a new study by former UNC Greensboro Psychology Department graduate student Raini Sizemore and her advisor, Dr. Levi
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Professor Publishes Report on Early Childcare Education in Low-Income Latine and Hispanic Families
If we want parents to work, they need childcare that is accessible, affordable, and effective. The National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families has released a new brief by UNC Greensboro Psychology professor Dr. Julia Mendez-Smith and HDFS’ Dr. Danielle Crosby that synthesized a decade’s worth of research on “what [they] have learned… about the strengths and needs of
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“Stress & Us” Harriet Elliott Lecture Series is 11/7/24
Join the Psychology Department November 7, 2024 at UNC Greensboro’s Elliott University Center for a scholarly discussion of “Stress & Us: Life Adversity by Other Names.” It is free and open to the public, and free parking is available in the Walker Deck. There is a panel discussion from 2-4 PM featuring presentations and discussions
