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Mary Himmelstein

Mary Himmelstein

Department of Psychological Sciences
Assistant Professor
Campus:
Kent
Contact Information
Email:
mhimmels@kent.edu
Personal Website: SWAG Lab

Biography

GRADUATE AREAS:

  • Psychological Science - Social
  • Psychological Science - Health

Does Dr. Himmelstein plan to recruit a doctoral student for the next incoming class?

Research Interests

My research focuses on understanding how biopsychosocial mechanisms influence health and disease processes as a function of weight stigma and masculinity. I examine (i) intersecting social identities in the experience of stigma and discrimination; (ii) physical and psychological health consequences of weight stigma as well as how individuals cope with these experiences; and (iii) the role of masculinity in men’s health stress, and interactions with the healthcare system. 

Lab Site:

SWAG Lab

Publications:

Please review Dr. Himmelstein's publications here:  Dr. Himmelstein's Google Scholar Page

Education

Ph.D., Rutgers University (2016)
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