Research
Investigación
Strength-Based Approach
Promoting Evidence-Based Practices
As a researcher in Educational Psychology, I am committed to actively improving social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field through evidence-based practices.
My work with first-generation college students reminds me that my research helps develop tangible practices and strategies that have a material impact on the quality of life of underrepresented communities.
Recent Work
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Guest Blog Post
The Struggles (and Strengths) of First-Generation College Students During the Pandemic
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Guest Blog Post
First-Gen College Students and COVID-19: How Higher Education Can Improve Its Support (and Better Understand Us)
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Pre-Doctoral Project
The Effects of a Difference-Education Intervention on First-Generation Students and Financial Stress
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Independent Research
The Effect of Financial Stress on Executive Functioning and Cortisol in First-Generation Students
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Independent Research
Social Networking Sites: Exploring Cultural Differences in Online Behaviors
Research & Writing
Recent articles and guest-publications from Ana.
Longitudinal Models of Reading and Mathematics Achievement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Stephanie W Cawthon, Elizabeth Barker, Johny Daniel, North Cooc, Ana G Vielma
The Struggles (and Strengths) of First-Generation College Students During the Pandemic
A guest blog post on the additional hardships first-generation students have preserved through since the COVID-19 pandemic.
First-Gen College Students and COVID-19: How Higher Education Can Improve Its Support (and Better Understand Us
A guest blog post and infographic discussing five ways educators can better support first-generation students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Effects of a Difference-Education Intervention on First-Generation Students and Financial Stress
A pre-doctoral project examining the short-term effects of an online growth mindset intervention on first-generation students prior to the pandemic.
The Effect of Financial Stress on Executive Functioning and Cortisol in First-Generation Students
An independent research project studying higher education by analyzing stress, coping methods, and financial tribulations in first-generation undergraduates.
Social Networking Sites: Exploring Cultural Differences in Online Behaviors
An independent research project examining cultural differences in social networking behaviors, specifically, between Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities.
Read My Blog
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