A5090541786- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Infant Health and Development
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Film in Education and Therapy
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Psychology of Development and Education
- Humor Studies and Applications
- Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
- Scientific Research and Philosophical Inquiry
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Vitamin D Research Studies
University of Portland
2017-2023
Oregon State University
2011-2015
Individuals who are homozygous for the G allele of rs53576 SNP oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene tend to be more prosocial than carriers A allele. However, little is known about how these differences manifest behaviorally and whether they readily detectable by outside observers, both critical questions in theoretical accounts prosociality. In present study, we used thin-slicing methodology test hypotheses that ( i ) individual genotype predict observers judge target individuals on basis brief...
Past research argues that religious commitments shape individuals’ prosocial sentiments, including their generosity and solidarity. But what drives the prosociality of less people? Three studies tested hypothesis that, with fewer expectations prosociality, levels compassion will play a larger role in tendencies. In Study 1, religiosity moderated relationship between trait behavior such was more critical to people. 2, induction increased among individuals but not individuals. 3, state...
In the current research we tested a comprehensive model of spirituality, religiosity, compassion, and altruism, investigating independent effects spirituality religiosity on compassion altruism. We hypothesized that, even though are closely related, would have different unique associations with Study 1 2 documented that more spiritual individuals experience show greater compassion. The link between was no longer significant after controlling for impact spirituality. Compassion has capacity...
Why do some individuals become dissatisfied with their marriages when levels of negative emotion are high and positive emotions low, whereas others remain unaffected? Using data from a 13-year longitudinal study middle-aged older adults in long-term marriages, we examined whether the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism serotonin transporter gene moderates association between emotional behavior (objectively measured during marital conflict) changes satisfaction over time. For two short alleles 5-HTTLPR,...
The present study explored the effects of intranasal oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone, on behavior pet dogs during an attachment test. Each dog participated in two testing sessions. On one visit saline was administered nasally, and another, oxytocin nasally. Condition order counterbalanced double-blind methodology employed. Following 30-minute wait period after administration solutions, dog-owner pairs Secure Base Test, short test consisting three two-minute phases: (1) Baseline-...
The present research examined the effect of 5-HTTLPR polymorphism in serotonin transporter gene on objectively coded positive emotional expressions (i.e., laughing and smiling behavior using Facial Action Coding System). Three studies with independent samples participants were conducted. Study 1 young adults watching still cartoons. 2 young, middle-aged, older a thematically ambiguous yet subtly amusing film clip. 3 middle-aged spouses discussing an area marital conflict (that typically...
Everyone responds to stress differently by using a wide variety of coping strategies. The current study (N = 898; 71.16% White, 13.36% Asian, 6.68% Black, 3.23% Multiracial, 5.57% Other) investigated the relationship between 12 strategies COPE Inventory (Carver et al., 1989) and 5 racial identities. As expected in line with previous work, Asian Black participants tended use more religious ( p < .001), restraint as mechanism than White (p .001). Our sample this study, however, uncovered...
Positive social experiences may induce oxytocin release. However, previous studies of moral elevation have generally utilized cross-sectional and simple modeling approaches to establish the relationship between emotional stimuli. Utilizing a cohort 30 non-lactating women (aged 23.6 ± 5.7 years), we tested whether exposure video identified as capable eliciting could change plasma levels. Uniquely, high-frequency longitudinal sampling approach multilevel growth curve with landmark registration...
Abstract This study explored how multifaceted facets of humor relate to sex differences and compassion for oneself, others, the environment (N total = 697; 57.5% female). We utilized Dispositional Positive Emotions ‘amusement’ subscale ( DPES-H ), Humor Styles Questionnaire Self-Enhancing Dimension HSQ-SE COPE Inventory assess ‘coping humor’ COPE-CH ) found that males report significantly higher scores these constructs when compared females. Considering previous research indicating may be...
Abstract The failure to provide quality, patient-centered healthcare has been directly associated with a lack of cultural diversity within the system itself (Scherman, 2017). present study aims capture community perceptions related in Oregon an effort determine what steps can and should be taken promote more culturally sensitive healthcare. A total 767 workers, high school students, college patients completed online survey attitudes on findings these surveys have identified current...
In this second set of essays focused on the impacts COVID-19 pandemic, authors examine intersectional pandemic and discuss how these reveal weakness in systems that have particularly harsh effects those who are most vulnerable.