Ni'Jah
Montgomery
Sponsor: Ariel Mosley, Ph.D. Psychology Grounded in social cognition and social identity frameworks, this work investigates how institutional practices and interpersonal interactions can either constrain or support neurodivergent athletes' agency, self-esteem, and sense of belonging. Furthermore, this study evaluates the degree to which challenges often experienced by neurodivergent individuals continue to manifest in the athletics context, as an understudied environment. The current research examines how neurodivergent (ND) and neurotypical (NT) collegiate athletes differentially experience athletic contexts, including relationships with coaches, peers, and broader team environments with implications for well-being and belonging. This quasi-experimental study includes 100 athletes (50 ND, 50 NT) who will complete measures of coach-athlete relationships, peer functioning, communication preferences, and social connectedness. Multivariate analyses will test between- group differences and explore how social and organizational contexts shape neurodivergent athletes' experiences within a performance-driven environment. By highlighting context-specific challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent athletes, this research contributes to understanding how structural and relational factors influence well-being in athletic settings. Beyond advancing theoretical knowledge, the study emphasizes that understanding group-based differences can facilitate inclusive practices and tailored accommodations. Such practices promote belonging, resilience, and equity for neurodivergent individuals within collegiate athletics and other organizational environments. The Psychological Tax of Resilience: Investigating the 'Strong Black Woman' Schema and Mental Health Outcomes
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This study examines how endorsement of the sociocultural schema, "The Strong Black Woman," following Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impacts the mental health of Black women. There is little research observing how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact individuals with a racial/ethnic focus. Findings have demonstrated that Black women experience higher allostatic load, which is wear and tear on the body's systems due to continual adaptations from exposure to stress, than Black men and white women. This illustrates the interaction of both sexism and racism on Black women's health. The Weathering Hypothesis, coined by Arline T. Geronimus, is crucial to this study by demonstrating that chronic stress interacts with Black women's health negatively, increasing as Black women age. A mixed- methods approach will consist of qualitative interviews and quantitative analysis of ACEs and schema endorsement. This study aims to research sociocultural factors and the impacts they have on ACEs, depression, and anxiety. This study seeks to contribute insight into trauma-related outcomes and intervention suggestions. Astrocyte Reactivity in the Hippocampal CA3 Region Following Developmental Exposure to Fox River PCB Mixture in Juvenile Male and Female Mice Serin Moon
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UC Davis / African American African Stds / 2026
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