Psychology: Diversity in Psychology

Diversity in Psychology

The graduate students and faculty in the Psychology Department at the University of Virginia are committed to promoting a diverse body of students and faculty and establishing an environment that facilitates understanding of different perspectives and beliefs. We value research on underrepresented populations as well as investigation of psychological processes that forward the progress and scientific knowledge of a diverse society. We believe that diversity is an integral aspect of an inclusive and vibrant field of psychology.

Diversity Representation Committee Members

Diversity Research at the University of Virginia

Melvin Wilson

Featured Faculty Researcher of the Semester

Dr. Melvin Wilson has an extensive background in academic, research and training activities generally focused on understanding contextual processes and outcomes in African American families and service delivery in domestic violence issues. His current research interests focus on young, low-income, unwed, and nonresident fathers. In addition, he is working on developing intervention protocols aimed at helping young men meet family responsibilities and involvements..

Currently, Dr. Wilson is conducting a preventative intervention evaluation study as part of a multi-site research project designed to prevent the early-onset of conduct problems among 720 toddlers from low-income African American, Latino and Caucasian families. This project is embedded within the Women, Infants, and Children Nutritional Supplement Program (WIC) Centers in urban (Pittsburgh, PA), suburban (Eugene, OR), and rural (Charlottesville, VA) locations and emphasizes client concerns as momentum toward behavior change in the intervention model. A primary focus of this study is tailoring the intervention to diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds of families.

More information about Melvin Wilson.

Faculty and Student Research with Underrepresented Populations

More examples of research by faculty and students.

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Psychology: Diversity in Psychology

Diversity in Psychology

Diversity Research at the University of Virginia

Melvin Wilson

Faculty and Student Research with Underrepresented Populations

International & Minority Graduate Students in Psychology

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Source of Funding for Minority Students and Research on Diverse Populations