UROP Project
Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Measurement, Minority Stress
Research Mentor: Jaime Garcia, He/Him/His
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: jrg23e@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: jrg23e@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Faculty Collaborators:
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, Sept. 3rd from 5-5:30
Thursday, Sept. 5th from 5-5:30
Friday, Sept. 6th from 4-4:30
All will use the following zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/4758652269
For those unable to attend the session, you can watch a brief overview recording here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WTG8DeALRZsJiDHufkGB98fL3pBBkAFd/view?usp=sharing
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, Sept. 3rd from 5-5:30
Thursday, Sept. 5th from 5-5:30
Friday, Sept. 6th from 4-4:30
All will use the following zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/4758652269
For those unable to attend the session, you can watch a brief overview recording here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WTG8DeALRZsJiDHufkGB98fL3pBBkAFd/view?usp=sharing
Project Description
Current literature states that there is a significant relationship between appropriated racial oppression (ARO; also known as internalized racism) and the incidence of poor mental health outcomes in individuals who identify as racial/ethnic minorities. This includes elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among others. Left unaddressed, these may lead to the development of psychopathology that cause great distress and require psychological intervention.However, current work has been lacking in terms of establishing a causal link between ARO and these negative mental health outcomes. Most studies have highlighted correlations between these variables, and we aim to address this. In developing and refining a novel survey that will further examine how ARO can lead to negative mental health outcomes, we seek to bridge this gap and open further lines of research that can address distress caused by race-related concerns.
This project will involve preparing and implementing this novel tool as we refine it over time with potential for further lab-based studies.
Research Tasks: Students should expect to gain experience in literature review, participant recruitment, scale development, data collection/analysis, and developing their own research projects. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and develop their own ideas for how this project may grow and relate to their own interests.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Strong writing skills, open mind, clear communication skills
Recommended: Strong interest in minority stress/psychology research
Training for specific tasks will be provided.