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    Mary Himmelstein

    Mary Himmelstein

    Department of Psychological Sciences
    Associate Professor, Undergraduate Coordinator
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    323 Kent Hall Annex Kent Hall
    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)
    Department of Psychological Sciences

    Street Address

    600 Hilltop Drive Kent, OH 44242


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    P.O. Box 5190
    Kent, OH 44242-0001

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    Phone: 330-672-2166 | Fax: 330-672-3786 psych@kent.edu
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