Our Research

Our Research Foci

Using Intersectionality Approaches to address
Health Outcomes Cross Culturally

The health of racial and ethnic minorities, and other disadvantaged groups in the United States health system is significantly worse than of other populations. In our lab we seek to identify sociocultural and psychological factors influencing some of the differential sexual health outcomes. Our recent study outcomes highlight the importance of gender and racial/ ethnic identity, familial processes, and media influences on behavioral outcomes.

A key goal of our work is to identify factors that can help prevent continued health disparities, particularly across and within understudied and marginalized communities. Our recent study outcomes highlight the importance of gender and racial/ethnic identity, familial processes, and media influences on behavioral outcomes. These studies fall under three broad research foci: Health Disparities, Identity Development, and Culture.