Harley Layman

Research experience propels psychology alumna to doctoral sponsorship from National Institutes of Health

The College of Wooster Alumna Harley Layman ’19 was recently selected as one of four doctoral candidates to be sponsored under a $1.75 million […]

Susan Clayton

Professor Clayton co-authors major study on climate anxiety among young people

Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, is a contributor on a major paper that studies climate anxiety among young […]

Susan Clayton

Professor discusses climate change and mental health on ABC News

On July 11, Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, appeared in an ABC News segment to discuss the negative impacts of […]

Clare Mitchell ’06

Alumna specializes in adult psychology consultation at Cleveland hospital

Clare Mitchell ’06 touts opportunity to explore various interests at Wooster

TongTong Wu ’21

Shedding light on the impact of Covid-19 on mental health

TongTong Wu ’21 studied the impact that COVID-19 news has on anxiety, depression, and empathy.

Isabella Ilievski ’21

Psychology and Education major examines how social learners experience online instruction

Isabella Ilievski ’21 investigates multimedia content delivery for social dependent learners

Susan Clayton

Susan Clayton named fellow for research residency in Paris

Psychology professor to spend 10 months studying connections between environment and social issues

Black Outside: A Film Exploring Black People’s Relationships With Outdoor Spaces

Name: Zoie Bills Majors: Communication Studies, Psychology Advisors: Dr. Denise Bostdorff, Dr. Melissa Weller Most Socially & Emotionally Connected Award Spending time in nature […]

“Thanks for the Memories, Even Though They Weren’t So Great”: The Relationship Between Chronic Stress and Working Memory in College Students

Name: Carina Arnosti Major: Psychology Minor: Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Nathan Foster Second Reader: Dr. Grit Herzmann This study examined the association between chronic stress […]

Michelle Sayre

Swipe White: Attitudes and Perceptions of Interracial Relationships

Name: Michelle Sayre Major: Psychology Minor: Music Advisors: Dr. Amber Garcia, Dr. Ashley Abraham Interracial couples are frequently the target of stereotypes, prejudice, and […]

Gabija Liffick

“Kamala Harris, For the People”: A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis of Kamala Harris’s 2020 Democratic National Convention Speech

Name: Gabija Liffick Major: Communication Studies Minor: Psychology Advisors: Dr. Denise Bostdorff, Dr. Rohini Singh (second reader) The purpose of this study was to […]

Marielle Mason

Perceptions Toward Persons with ADHD: Exploring the Relationship Between Intergroup Contact, Honesty-Humility, Accommodations and Attitudes

Name: Marielle Mason Major: Psychology Advisor: Dr. Amber Garcia (advisor), Dr. Grit Herzmann (second reader) This study investigated college students’ attitudes towards people with […]

Matt Olszewski

The Effects of Masculinity and Attachment Style on Perceptions of School Shooters and the Prevention of School Shootings

Student Name: Matt Olszewski Major: Psychology Minor: Spanish Advisor: Dr. Mike Casey; Second reader: Dr. Ashley Abraham Attachment research has largely focused on the […]

Isabella Ilievski

Social Dependent, Independent Learners and Their Online Learning

Student Name: Isabella Ilievski Majors: Psychology, Education Advisor: Dr. Michelle Colvin The recent increase of online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred […]

Parents, Is It Your Fault? Effects of Familial Variables and Emotional Intelligence on Disordered Eating Habits and Attitudes

Student Name: Joelle Lau Major: Psychology Minor: Earth Sciences Advisor: Susan Clayton Literature on eating disorders acknowledges the importance family influences have on its […]

Abby Cunningham

The Influence of Gender Stereotypes on Perceptions of Gender Non-Binary Individuals

Name: Abby Cunningham Major: Psychology Advisor: Dr. Amber Garcia Previous research indicates that gender stereotypes can impact people’s perceptions of mental health. However, there […]

Diminished Sleep and the Presence of Risky Behavior: What Predicts General Health?

Student Name: Alex Melchert Major(s): Psychology Advisor: Dr. Colvin, Second Reader: Dr. Wilhelms Recently, the field of sleep research has grown. However, questions remain […]

Aaron Risch

Personal Attitudes Towards Clothing and Clothing Choices

Name: Aaron Risch Major: Psychology Minor: Theatre and Dance Advisors: Dr. Susan Clayton, Dr. Amber Garcia Clothing is one way that individuals form and […]

Torrey Totman

Examining the Influence of Mindfulness Meditation on Cognition and Empathy

Name: Torrey Totman Major: Psychology Advisors: Dr. Nathan Foster, Dr. Ashley Abraham Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool that can provide a sense of […]

Lydia Reedstrom

Parasocial Attachment: Framework and Function

Name: Lydia Reedstrom Major: Psychology Advisor: Dr. Mike Casey The purpose of these studies was to situate parasocial attachment within the traditional attachment framework […]