Kevin Zabel

Kevin Zabel is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology (Social Concentration) from the University of Tennessee (2015), an M.A. in Experimental Psychology (2012), and a B.A. in Psychology and Economics & Management from Albion College (2009). Prior to joining UWL, he served as an Assistant Professor at Western New England University (2015–2019), where he taught courses like Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, Research Methods, and Multicultural Psychology. His research focuses on social psychology and social cognition, particularly in attitude-behavior processes, interracial interactions, and multiculturalism. He frequently involves students in research and has presented at conferences such as the Society for Personality and Social Psychology's Annual Convention.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Tennessee (Experimental Psychology with Social Concentration, 2015)
  • M.A., University of Tennessee (Experimental Psychology, 2012)
  • B.A., Albion College (Psychology and Economics & Management, 2009)
• Research Interests: Social Psychology, Social Cognition, Attitude-Behavior Dynamics, Interracial Interactions, Diversity Efforts, Multicultural Psychology.

His recent work explores how sociopolitical climates influence nonprejudiced motivations, cognitive depletion in interracial interactions, and bias mitigation strategies in law enforcement. He has collaborated on studies examining content strategies in cross-racial dialogues and the psychological consequences of violated interaction preferences. His articles span topics from prejudice measurement to classroom pedagogy and personality mediational models.

Dr. Zabel emphasizes applied research with real-world implications for diversity initiatives and education. While no formal awards are listed, his presentations highlight active engagement in academic discourse. He advises students and contributes to curricula at UWL, focusing on courses like Social Psychology and Prejudice and Stigma.