Research Projects

Explore the ongoing and completed research projects of the R₃ Lab.

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COMPLETED STUDY

Daily Stress Study

Daily Stress Study examines the momentary effects of racial discrimination on mental health and substance use among Black young adults. Using daily surveys collected over a 14-day period, the study explores how these experiences unfold in everyday life.

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Black at Mizzou Study

The Black at Mizzou examines how Black students at the University of Missouri cope with and respond to potentially stressful experiences on campus. The study also investigates how perceptions of campus racial climate and other racialized experiences influence psychological well-being.

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Racialized Impostor Scale Development

The purpose of this study is to develop the first novel scale to access the imposter phenomenon among racially marginalized populations.

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Adverse Police Interactions

The Adverse Police Interactions study investigates the relationship between police interactions, psychosocial trauma, and mental health among Black adolescents. The study also examines the protective roles of social support and racial socialization.

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Black Family Life Experiences

The Black Family Life Experiences explores the impact of racism-related trauma on the mental health of Black youth and adolescents. The study also examines culturally relevant factors that may promote resilience and reduce the psychological effects of trauma.