Bailey Dodd

Bailey Dodd is a researcher affiliated with the Psychology Department at Murray State University. Their work focuses on developmental psychology, social and behavioral sciences, and health psychology, often exploring childhood experiences and their long-term impacts on adult functioning.

• Key research areas include parenting strategies, internalizing behaviors, and peer relationships.
• Collaborated with Esther K. Malm on studies about parenting by lying and adverse childhood experiences.

Recent publications address topics like social support, obesity in adulthood, and pandemic psychology, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach. Their articles frequently investigate mechanisms linking parental influence, cognitive biases, and mental health outcomes. Notably, Dodd’s work spans both theoretical and applied domains, including grants such as the ORCA Travel & Research Grants.