Social Development Lab Publications and Presentations

 

 

Publications

  • Cipra, A., & Dermer, S. B. (2022). 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.

Professional National/International Conference Presentations

  • Duttlinger, N. & Cipra, A. (2023). Inclusivity: Walking the Line. Panel presentation at Online Instructional Strategies Conference (OISC): Cultivating Belonging and Inclusivity at Ivy Tech, West Lafayette, IN.
  • Cipra, A. (2023). Establishing a Research Climate (even at teaching-focused institutions). Workshop Presentation at Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • 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.

Other Professional Work & Media

Student Mentored Works

  • Beckmann, R., & Solon, S. (2023). Rational Love: How Personality Types Can Influence Conflict Resolution. Poster presented at Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Foley, L. (2023). The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Maltreatment. Poster presented at Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Beckmann, R., & Solon, S. (2023). Rational Love. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
  • Foley, L. (2023). COVID-19 and Child Maltreatment. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
  • Kirby, D. (2023). Exploring Students’ Perceptions on Learning During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
  • Montgomery, C., & Lewis, S. (2023). The Babyface Phenomenon: The Effect of Adult Neoteny on Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
  • Medel, C., & Reyes, B. (2023). Cognitive Dissonance & Major Declaration. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
  • 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.