Analia Albuja

Analia Albuja is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology and Applied Psychology departments at Northeastern University, affiliated with the Bouve College of Health Sciences. She directs the Belonging and Social Identities Lab (BASIL), focusing on identity integration among multiracial/bicultural individuals and societal perceptions of such groups. Her research combines experimental, longitudinal, and data analysis methodologies to explore topics like racial categorization, discrimination, and health outcomes for understudied populations.

Research Focus: Dr. Albuja’s work addresses how individuals navigate multiple identities in a society that often enforces rigid categorization. Key questions include the psychological impact of identity denial, societal attitudes toward multiracial groups, and developmental aspects of identity integration. Her lab also emphasizes diversifying academia through inclusive research practices.

Key Contributions: She has published extensively on biracial identity perception, discrimination attribution, and intersectional stigma. Recent work includes studies on paternal involvement in parenting, college roommate diversity effects, and policies addressing multiracial stigma. Her research often bridges developmental, social, and health psychology.

Affiliations & Roles: In addition to teaching at Northeastern, she is a Science Fellow in the psychology department and contributes to initiatives promoting academic diversity. Her lab is located at Nightingale Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.