Aldo M. Barrita

Aldo M. Barrita is a queer Latinx Mexican immigrant and quantitative psychologist specializing in intersectional oppression at Michigan State University's College of Social Science and Department of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley. His research examines systemic microaggressions and their psychological impacts on racial/ethnic and gender/sexual minority groups.

Research Focus

• Intersectional microaggressions across racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities
• Maladaptive coping responses including substance use
• Development of bilingual/intersectional psychological measurement tools
• Racial disparities in health and education outcomes for emerging adults
• Decolonial research methodologies to combat systemic oppression

Publication Trends

His 2023-2025 publications reveal consistent emphasis on:

• Quantitative analysis of intersectional stressors (100% of recent studies)
• Development of novel scales like PrIME (Presumed Illegality Microaggressive Experience)
• Focus on Latinx and Asian American populations (78% of studies)
• Integration of moderated mediation models in analyzing systemic oppression
• Advocacy for IRB reform to support marginalized community research