Rukiya Wideman

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Psychology

Area of Doctoral Study: Clinical & Community-Applied Social Psychology
Undergraduate Institute: University of Michigan

Research Advisor:  Dr. Kenneth Maton  & Dr. Sharon Stephan (Center for School Mental Health)

Description of Research

I am interested in positive youth development, specifically working with minority youth/adolescents, to investigate factors and develop interventions that would support healthy decision-making, resiliency, and positive academic engagement. To this end, I am interested in work not only with individuals, but families, schools, and the wider community to implement sound programs that can be disseminated to influence practice and policy.