Research Projects
Subjective Well-Being
Principle Investigator: Dr. Vera
This project examines the influence of stress and coping styles on the subjective well-being of urban adolescents. For more information, please contact Isabel Moallem, BMoalle@luc.edu
Understanding School Successes of Latino Students
Principle Investigator: Dr. Vera
This project investigates the factors that influence academic persistence among Latino youth. For more information, please contact Becky Corona, RCorona@luc.edu
Negative Multicultural Experiences
Principle Investigator: Dr. Speight
The project is looking at the negative experiences that students have in multicultural courses that could prevent them from developing as multiculturally competent counselors. For more information, please contact Kenia L. Gomez, KGomez1@luc.edu
Stress, Oppression, and Identity Development of Ethnic Minority Girls
Principle Investigator: Dr. Thomas
We are running focus groups to explore the role of stress, current stressors, and experiences of oppression on identity and psychological functioning of African American and Latina young women. For more information, please contact Corey Steele, JSteele1@luc.edu
Career Counseling
Principle Investigator: Dr. Brown
Current research lead by Dr. Steve Brown focuses on the role of support and barriers in students' academic performance using the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) framework. Prior research has been focused on studying academic and school performance through a meta-analytic approach utilizing SCCT. For more information, please contact Denada Hoxha, DHoxha@luc.edu