EXPERTISE
Resilience
Human Development
Assessment & Evaluation
Transition to College
Interdisciplinary Research
FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. Cipra earned a dual bachelor degree in Psychology and Law & Society from Purdue University. She earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Development with a minor in Brain Sciences from Indiana University. Before joining the faculty at GSU in 2014, she served as faculty at Siena Heights University. Dr. Cipra currently teaches developmental courses, Biopsychology, Social Psychology, Thinking & Writing in Psychology, research and statistics courses, and general education courses.
Dr. Cipra also established and directs the Social Development Lab at GSU. This lab provides students with the opportunity to engage in research within a lab setting and present research at internal and external conferences. The lab is interdisciplinary with a developmental systems approach and accepts students from all programs of study and has current collaborations with faculty from several universities. While specific projects change, Dr. Cipra is involved in research focusing on underrepresented groups in a university setting, transition to college, program evaluation, family inter-relational processes and child temperament, and broader social variables, including resiliency and bullying.
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PUBLICATIONS
Cipra, A., & Dermer, S. B. (in press). Social emotional learning: developing the adolescent. In C. Pracana & M. Wang (Eds.), Psychological Applications and Trends. InScience Press. https://doi.org/10.36315/2022inpact013
Cipra, A. (2021). An introduction to critical thinking & research writing in the social sciences. Kendall Hunt. https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/introduction-critical-thinking-research-writing-social-sciences
Coyle, S., Cipra, A., & Rueger, S. Y. (2021). Bullying types and roles in early adolescence: Latent classes of perpetrators and victims. Journal of School Psychology, 89, 51-71.
Rueger, S. Y., Cipra, A., Choe, H. J., Steggerda, J. C., Kirby, A., & Stone, L. (2021). Abbreviated assessment tool of learned helplessness and mastery orientation: The Student Behavior Checklist-Brief. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 39(6), 772-777. https://doi.org/10.1177/07342829211011802
Goode, J. R., Radovic-Fanta, J., & Cipra, A. (2020). Dissonance, detachment and college student identity: An exploration of identity gaps in the emerging majority student. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication. DOI: 10.1080/17459435.2020.1853205
Cipra, B. & Cipra, A. (2019). Replicable strategies for advancing proposal development capacity in teaching-focused institutions. Journal of Grant Professionals Association, 17(1), 11-24.
Cipra, A. & Hall, L. (2019). COREMatters: A bullying intervention pilot study. Research in Middle Level Education, 42(4), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/19404476.2019.1599244
Cipra, A. (2018). Differential susceptibility and kindergarten peer status. Child Indicators Research, 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s12187-018-9545-4
Cipra, A. (2016). Parenting styles. Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling. Sage Publications.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK & MEDIA
“Responding to Bullying Behaviors,” Teaching and Learning: Theory vs Practice (podcast) 17 December 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-and-learning-theory-vs-practice/id1538507161
“Resilience, Coping Mechanisms and Identity with Dr. Cipra and Susan Barnes,” The Socket Podcast, 9 October 2021. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gNfduopSoaULrofEv4F6h
“Why do we Lie?,” CounterPoint, PBS Lakeshore Public Media, 9 July 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmvULFQnK0s
Cipra, A. (2016). Moral development during adolescence. [Video tutorial]. Sage Publications.
Cipra, A. (2016). Prenatal development: From conception to birth. [Video tutorial]. Sage Publications.
Cipra, A. (2016). Socio-Emotional development in emerging adulthood. [Video tutorial]. Sage Publications.
Cipra, A. (2016). Self-control and childhood. [Video tutorial]. Sage Publications.
PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Tweddle, J. C., Smith, B., Cipra, A. (2022). Revising the First-Year Experience: Successes and Barriers to the Implementation of High-Impact Practices and Co-requisite Courses. Panel presented at AGLS Constitute, St. Louis, MO (September 2022).
Cipra, A., & Dermer, S. B. (2022). Social Emotional Learning: Developing the Adolescent. Paper presented at InPACT, Funchal, Portugal (April 2022).
Tweddle, J. C, Cipra, A., & Luetkemeier, M. (2021). Supporting Students in Elementary Statistics. Poster presented at the Illinois Innovation Network STEAM Expo.
Rueger, S. Y., Kern, J. R., Stone, L. B., Steggerda, J., Cipra, A., Choe, H. J., Kirby, A. (2021). Initial Validation of a Brief Measure of Learned Helplessness and Mastery Orientation. Paper presented at American Psychological Association, Virtual Conference.
Cipra, A. & Hall, L. (2019). CoreMatters: A Bullying Intervention Program. Paper presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL (April, 2019).
Cipra, A. (2019). Avoiding a Deficit Perspective in Understanding the Family System. Paper presented at the IFTA World Family Therapy Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland (March, 2019).
Cipra, A. & Dermer, S. B. (2018). Internalizing Behaviors and Counseling Practices: A Life Span Approach. Paper presented at International Association for Counseling. Rome, Italy (September, 2018).
Cipra, A., Azmy, S., & Cervantes, S. N. (2018). Maternal Parenting and Kindergarten Behavior Problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Ziaee, Y. & Cipra, A. (2018). 5 Easy Steps to Improve Online Learning and Engagement. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Ziaee, Y. & Cipra, A. (2017). The Challenge of Creative Online Learning & Engagement. Paper accepted for E-Learn 2017 –World Conference on E-Learning, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Cipra, A. (2017, April). Differential Susceptibility: Infant Temperament, Parent Personality, and Child Peer Status. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, USA.
Cipra, A. (2016, May). Maternal Personality and Parent Education Predict Child Peer Status in Kindergarten. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences, Chicago, IL, USA.
Cipra, A. (2014, May). Child temperament moderates the relation between paternal personality and child internalizing problems. Poster presented at the annual meeting of Association for Psychological Sciences, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Cipra, A., & Hyten, S. (2011, May). Infant temperament moderates the impact of maternal personality on parenting quality. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychological Science, Washington, D.C.
LaFontaine, S., & Cipra, A. (2011, May). Adaptable and approachable infant temperament predicts higher 36-month parenting quality of neurotic mothers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychological Science, Washington, D.C.
Cipra, A., & Hyten, S. (2010, August). Child temperament moderates maternal personality and 24-month parenting. Poster presented at the annual meeting of Association for Psychological Sciences, Boston, MA, USA.
Cipra, A., Staples, A., & Bates, J. (2010, March). Bedtime routines affect child sleep. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO, USA.
GRANTS
Cipra, A. (2020). Research Open House at GSU. Intellectual Life Grant, Governors State University. ($500).
Cipra, A. (2020). COE Grant for Open Access Course, Governors State University ($500 awarded).
Cervantes, S. & Cipra, A. (2019). Assessing Co-Curricular Awareness, Understanding, and Engagement at GSU. Center for the Junior Year Research Grant, Governors State University. ($3,000 awarded).
Cipra, A. (2019). Stressful Life Events & Academic Achievement. Center for the Junior Year Faculty Research Grant (CJY FRG), Governors State University. ($1672 awarded).
Cipra, A. & Radovic-Fanta, J. (2018). Research Salon. Intellectual Life Grant, Governors State University. ($500.00 awarded).
Cipra, A. (2017). Early Head Start Retention Study. University Research Grant. ($2,673 awarded).
UNIVERSITY OR INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Cipra, A. (2022, October). Navigating Child Development in Education. Invited talk for Aspiring Educators at Purdue University, Calumet.
Cipra, A. (2018, August). Trauma Across the Lifespan. Keynote speaker for Trauma workshop sponsored by BHWET grant and presented at Governors State University, University Park, IL.
Cipra, A. & Azmy, S. (2018, April). Interactive Assessment Models in the Classroom. Paper presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cipra, A. (2018). Understanding Polyamory in a Counseling Setting. Counseling LGBTQ Persons (COUN 6609), Governors State University, University Park, IL.
Cipra, A. (2017). Polyamory. Counseling LGBTQ Persons (COUN 6609), Governors State University, University Park, IL.
Cipra, A. (2016, April). Child Development & Family Factors. Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cipra, A. (2015). Polyamory in Modern Society. Counseling LGBTQ Persons (COUN 6609), Governors State University, University Park, IL.
STUDENT MENTORED WORKS
Beckmann, R. & Solon, S. (2022). Rational Love. Poster presented at National Collegiate Honors Council conference, Dallas, TX.
Lopez, R. M., & Gomez, E. Z. (2021). Assessing Learning Community Practices to Implement Student Retention and Belongingness. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Beckmann, J. & Beckmann, R. (2020). Cognitive Dissonance in Major Declaration. Midwestern Psychological Association (conference canceled due to COVID-19), Chicago, IL.
Gutierrez, V. & Rodgers, M. (2020). Building Resilience Against Bullying Behaviors. Midwestern Psychological Association (conference canceled due to COVID-19), Chicago, IL.
Rodgers, M. & Jibaja, D. (2020). Building Resilience in Children. Midwestern Psychological Association (conference canceled due to COVID-19), Chicago, IL.
Beckmann, J. & Beckmann, R. (2019, April). Boys Will be Boys. Poster presented at Governors State Research Day, University Park, IL.
Rodgers, M. (2019, April). Assessing Learning Orientation to Maximize Achievement. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL
Rodgers, M. & Swanson, D. (2019, April). The Impact of Fictive Kin Relationships on the Development of Attributional Styles. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL
Cottrell, E., Werner, J., Casagrande, G., Westergaard, M., & Cipra, A. (2018, April). Microaggressions. Poster session presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cottrell, E., Werner, J., Casagrande, G., Westergaard, M., & Cipra, A. (2018, April). Microaggressions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why? Workshop presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cottrell, E., Werner, J., Westergaard, M., Cipra, A., & Casagrande, G. (2018, April). Privilege and Prejudice. Workshop presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Ocanas, M. (2016, April). Images over words: The efficacy of art therapy with Latino and Asian populations. Poster presented at GSU Research Day, University Park, IL.