Current Projects

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Biobehavioral Functioning in Ethnically/Racially Diverse Adolescents with Overweight or Obesity
Project Summary: The primary aim of this study is to examine the temporal associations between positive affect, nonvolitional and volitional self-regulation, physical activity, and eating behaviors in Black and/or Hispanic adolescents with overweight or obesity. This particular study includes the use of social media recruitment strategies and ecological momentary assessment to identify the real-time associations between key study variables. We are currently enrolling participants for this study.
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Medical Care Experiences and Health Behaviors in Youth with T1D
Project Summary: The primary aim of this study is to investigate adolescent exposure to potentially traumatic medical experiences and the relationships between pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS) and diabetes-specific self-efficacy, coping, and resilience. We are currently enrolling participants for the study.