Sexual Violence and Emotion Regulation Laboratory
at the University of Texas at El Paso
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Dr. Kirwan is accepting applications for graduate students for the Fall, 2026 cycle, as part of the Health Psychology Ph.D. program.
Dr. Kirwan is accepting applications for graduate students for the Fall, 2026 cycle, as part of the Health Psychology Ph.D. program.
Welcome to the official webpage of the Sexual Violence and Emotion Regulation (SEVER) Lab! My name is Dr. Mitchell Kirwan.
My research focuses primarily on the underlying and in-the-moment factors associated with sexual violence perpetration and sexual violence victimization, most notably: emotion regulation, alcohol use and intoxication, LGBTQ+ identification, hostile masculine attitudes, and impulsivity. By conducting this research, I hope to better understand the factors that facilitate sexual violence, allowing me to aid in the development of future prevention and intervention programs. These programs would seek to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence perpetration and reduce the severity of the negative consequences experienced by sexual violence survivors.
SEVER Laboratory News🎉
ALL members of the SEVER Lab, Alejandra Casas, Donna Pliego, Israel Robles, Nathan Garcia, JP Samaniego, and Lilliana Mendivil were accepted to present original posters at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (Quad SSSS) Annual Conference in Philadelphia! Incredible work!
SEVER Lab proudly welcomes it's first graduate student, Carol Yanez!! WOW!! We are extremely excited to have you on the team, welcome Carol! :D
SEVER LAB alumni Annie Tsai and Lilliana Mendivil were recently admitted to the Masters of Mental Health Counseling Program at UTEP! Congratulations!
Alejandra Casas recently presented her poster presentation at this year's Summer COURI Symposium!
Alejandra Casas was admitted into a neuroscience-focused summer research program at The University of North Dakota! Congratulations Alejandra!
Donna Pliego was admitted into the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) that guarantees medical school acceptance into 1 of 14 Texas Medical schools! Congratulations Donna!
Brianda Vasquez was recognized at the 2025 Honors Convocation as an Outstanding Senior with a BA in Psychology. Congratulations Brianda!
Lilliana Mendivil was recognized at the 2025 Honors Convocation for the Outstanding Research Assistant in Psychology Award. Congratulations Lilliana!
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