Research Lab

Getting Involved

Taking a class with me is the best way to get involved in my research.

I will offer a research seminar on adolescent sociopolitical development in the Spring 2025 term. Please reach out at eburson@smith.edu to learn more about this course and how it can support your research interests.

Current Projects

I am working with Smith Undergraduates to explore how internalized stigma predicts mental health symptoms among different groups of LGBTQ youth. This project grew out of a PSY 202 paper!

I have ongoing quantitative projects on critical consciousness measurement and links between critical consciousness and intergroup attitudes. I have ongoing qualitative work around the development of critical consciousness in a national service setting and critical consciousness and the development of allyship. Feel free to be in touch to talk more.