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Garza, T. (2026). Ethnic-Racial Identity, Belonging, and Socialization in Bay Area Schools: Teachers’ Perspectives on Classroom and Peer Dynamics. MA Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Habash, N. (2026). Cultural Connection and Social Identity: Qualitatively Exploring How Second-Generation Immigrant-Origin Develop Immigrant and American Social Identities. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Palencia, K. (2026). Exploring the Relationships between Social Position, Inequitable Experiences, and Critical Consciousness Among Immigrant-Origin Youth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Sun, M. (2026). Qualitatively Exploring Immigrant Youth’s Longitudinal Multi-Racial Identity Development During Heightened Sociopolitical Moments. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Garcia, C. (2025). Associations Between Early Life Adversity and Self-Attitudes in Adulthood. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Nievera, G. (2025). Familial Stress and Involvement with the Socio-Emotional Development of Southeast Asian Immigrant-Origin Children. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Stipe, C. (2025). Bridging Gaps through Accessibility Education: The Impact on Students Mindsets on Disability. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Johnson, E. The Relationship between Acculturative Stress and Body Dissatisfaction among First- and Second-Generation Latina Immigrants. Doctoral dissertation completed. Clinical Psychology PsyD Program – School of Nursing and Health Professions, University of San Francisco. Committee Member.
Rizvi, S. Shaping Beliefs: The Intersection of Inequality and Support for Self-Determination Rights in Caribbean Youth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Peña, R. Does Ethnic Identity Belongingness Influence the Relationship Between Discrimination and Depression? M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Shnittka, J. The Influence of Individual and School Factors on the Development of Social Awareness Among Youth. Doctoral dissertation completed. Social Research Methodology PhD Program – School of Education, University of California Los Angeles. Committee Member.
Siu, C. Processing Intersectional Trauma: Examining the Lived Experiences of Queer-identified Immigrant-Origin Youth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Wright, S. Anti-LGBTQ+ Statewide Legislation, Family Systems, and the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Chou, V. Longitudinal Associations between Parenting Behaviors and Familism among Mexican American Adolescents. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Gabb, J. Critical Consciousness Development: Defining the Role of Privilege and Allyship Among Immigrant-Origin Youth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Hernandez, B. Shifting Between Worlds: Discrimination’s Role in Link Between Civic Engagement and Self-Worth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Emuka, C. Bicultural Socialization Practices and the Social Competence among Black Immigrant-Origin Youth. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology – Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Guerrero, A. M. Immigration-Related Family Stressors, Support-Seeking Coping and Depression Among Mixed Legal Status Families. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Clinical Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.
Quixtan, G. Amplifying Caribbean Adolescents’ Voices on Socioeconomic Inequities at the Intersection of Autonomy and Human Rights. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Faculty Advisor.
Resende, F. Parent-Child Relationships and Family Routines Among Brazilian Families in both Brazil and the United States During the Covid -19 Pandemic. M.A. Thesis completed. Graduate Program, Psychology - Developmental Concentration, San Francisco State University. Committee Member.