Identity, Health, and Well-Being
Research Lab

Welcome to the Identity, Health, and Well-being Research Lab homepage.  We conduct research on the roles of racism, sexism, homophobia, heterosexism, and other experiences of prejudice in identity, mental health, and well-being.

We are dedicated to creating an open and affirming space for persons of all backgrounds (e.g., genders, race/ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, social classes, religions, sizes, ages, etc.).

Contact

    Phone
        (352) 392-0601, ext. 447

    Lab Coordinator
        Yu-Ping Huang

Research Assistants

Cirleen, a biracial Taiwanese-Belgian American woman, is a third-year Counseling Psychology graduate interested in experiences of diversity, specifically experiences of discrimination, their links to psychological distress and possible moderators and mediators of that relationship with women of color. Currently her research focuses on the experiences of African American/Black women. She feels that the voices of so many individuals have been historically neglected in research and that studies that are inclusive of, and attentive to, diversity issues is critical. In her free time (which seems painfully lacking in graduate school), Cirleen enjoys movies, good food, and her lab-mix Maggie.

Melanie is really interested in visual arts, cooking, bike riding, reading, the beach, traveling (especially to Savannah, GA). Her research interests include the life experiences of lgbtq persons, specifically bisexual women, the psychological and physiological benefits of art and creativity, and broadly, fundamental problems in our society such as racism & sexism.

Melinda is a fourth year counseling psychology graduate student. Her research intests include the life experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons and attitudes of heterosexual persons towards LGBT persons. She teaches Abnormal Psychology and works at the Alachua County Crisis Center. Melinda is excited to be a new aunt and loves to travel, cook, playing with her cat, and sleep late.

Marcie is a third year counseling psychology graduate student. Her research interests broadly include all the "isms" experienced by marginalized individuals in our society, and how those experiences may relate to psychological well-being. During those rare moments of free time Marcie enjoys reading, laying by the pool, good food, and spending quality time with her husband and 2 cats.

Yu-Ping is a second-year doctoral student in counseling psychology at the University of Florida. Born in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, she earned her BA at National Taiwan Normal University. She received a master's degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her research focuses on 1) women's eating problems, particularly related to self-objectification and 2) multicultural issues (including race/ethnicity, gender, and international students).

Tony is a third-year undergraduate student who self-identifies as gay. He is majoring in Psychology and Criminology at the University of Florida. His research interests include hate crime victimization effects on both the individual as well as the community. Tony enjoys baking, film, music, and cycling.

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