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A Big Finish for IBR SOAR Lab Students This Semester
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Several SOAR students are closing out the semester with major milestones. Anne Shubert is heading to Creighton University School of Law for her J.D., and Grace Sikiyan will attend Northern Arizona University for a PsyD program. Jefflyn Hall was also nominated as Psi Chi president, highlighting her role and leadership within the group. SOAR graduate
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IBR SOAR Lab Students Present at TCU Research Symposium
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Earlier this month, students from the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) SOAR Lab presented their work at TCU’s Student Research Symposium. They shared a range of projects and represented the lab well. One student stood out, with Brooke Drenowatz, a senior psychology student, receiving the Psychology Senior Scholar Award, which is given to selected graduating
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What Helps Older Adults Actually Use Support Services? New IBR Research Says It’s About Relationships.
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A new publication from the Institute of Behavioral Research at TCU explores a question many families face: Why don’t older adults always use services designed to help them age safely at home? Published in the Journal of Aging & Social Policy, the article, From Referrals to Relationships: Reframing Engagement as an Implementation Strategy and Outcome
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IBR Research Published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health Explores the Role of Beauty Professionals in Women’s Sexual Health
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Research conducted by the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) at TCU has been published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health, an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing equity, access, and innovation in reproductive healthcare worldwide. The article, Bridging Beauty and Wellness: Examining Beauty Professionals’ Comfort in Discussing Sexual Health, explores an often-overlooked setting for public health
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TCU Tackles Veteran Isolation with Award-Winning Research
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A Texas Christian University psychology research team is earning international recognition for its innovative approach to supporting veterans’ transition to civilian life. Ph.D. student Renee Castillo ’22, a U.S. Army veteran, partnered with psychology professor Cathy R. Cox to present their project at Duke University’s Veteran Transitions Research Lab (VTRL) Challenge. Their proposal was selected as one of six
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SEAMLIS: Dr. Jenny Becan Co-Authors Framework for Advancing Site Engagement in Multisite Research
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IBR researcher Dr. Jennifer Becan is a co-author on a newly published article in Health & Justice that introduces SEAMLIS, a new conceptual and measurement framework for understanding site engagement in multisite implementation research. The article, “Site engagement in implementation research: Introducing SEAMLIS as a conceptual and measurement framework,” highlights the importance of tracking organizational and participant involvement across
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‘Still Here, Still Living’: AIMS Project Gives Voice to Tarrant County Older Adults
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At first glance, the participants in the AIMS study seem like anyone’s elderly neighbor: a woman on oxygen who still smokes a pack a day, a veteran who believes “pain means you’re alive,” a rock-painting volunteer who also runs social media for a local mission store. But running through each story is a powerful thread, a quiet
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Dr. Stephanie Villaire Leads New Publication on HIV Prevention and Justice-Involved Populations
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Dr. Stephanie Villaire, a recently appointed postdoctoral research associate at the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR), is the lead author of a new article published in Health & Justice. The study offers a qualitative examination of the barriers and facilitators to HIV prevention and treatment for people involved with the criminal justice system. Drawing on the
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Dr. Jenny Becan Co-Authors Study on Youth Justice Reform Costs
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IBR scientist Dr. Jenny Becan is a co-author on a newly published article in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. The study examines the costs associated with implementing strategies to improve access to substance use disorder treatment for youth involved in the legal system. The research draws on data from 34 juvenile justice agencies across seven
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IBR’s 2024 Annual Report Now Available Online
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The Institute of Behavioral Research has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting key milestones, ongoing projects, and the impact of our research throughout the year. This year’s digital report features spotlights on student-led initiatives, groundbreaking studies across justice and public health systems, and the continued growth of our collaborative work with community partners and federal