Research
The IPSE lab is involved in several lines of work. Below is a list of some of our current major projects
Racism and Health Outcomes
Racism is engrained in the fabric of American systems, structures, and institutions, and impacts individuals’ quality of life, health, and well-being. In the IPSE lab, we examine the relationship between racism and sexually transmitted infections within the Black community, examining the effect of race-based medical mistrust on adherence to HIV treatment programs among Black Americans living with HIV.
Critical Racism Awareness as a Tool for Acknowledging Racism and Inequality
Our theorization of critical racism awareness centers the role of history and does not place the burden of knowledge solely on those who are marginalized but on privileged groups as well. We explore whether critical racism awareness can inform efforts towards increasing intra-minority group coalitions against race-based inequality and disadvantage and facilitate social justice change.
Contending with Racism and Inequality among Disadvantaged Group Members
Racism is engrained in the fabric of American systems, structures, and institutions, and impacts individuals’ quality of life, health, and well-being. In the IPSE lab, we examine the relationship between racism and sexually transmitted infections within the Black community, examining the effect of race-based medical mistrust on adherence to HIV treatment programs among Black Americans living with HIV.
Contending with Racism and Inequality among Advantaged Group Members
We examine how White Americans respond to information about racism and racial inequality. Specifically, we are interested in how White Americans react to information about racial inequality when it is presented in a historical context (i.e., linking past and present racism) versus an ahistorical context (i.e., focusing solely on present-day racism).
Status Signaling: How Privileged vs. Marginalized Status Shape Perceptions about Future Abilities
How do perceptions of individuals' past backgrounds—whether privileged or disadvantaged—affect their likelihood of being admitted to educational programs or hired for jobs? This research explores whether different types of disadvantages (e.g., growing up in poverty, experiencing homelessness, or having been previously incarcerated) signal different things about a person’s future ability.