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Dr. Angel Dunbar is an Assistant Professor in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology with a double major in Sociology and a minor in Black American Studies from the University of Delaware.
Her research focuses on the developmental challenges faced by children of color, particularly the effects of racial/ethnic discrimination on their social-emotional, psychological, and academic outcomes. She investigates parental strategies to mitigate these effects, such as racial socialization and emotion management, as well as children’s self-regulation skills. Her work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Key themes in her research include:
- Impact of racial discrimination on children’s well-being
- Parental messaging about race/racism and emotions
- Protective factors like emotional and physiological self-regulation
Dr. Dunbar’s interdisciplinary approach combines developmental psychology, family studies, and cultural frameworks to address systemic inequities affecting marginalized youth. She collaborates on projects exploring attachment theory, child adjustment, and the intersection of race and emotion socialization.
Her NIH-funded research underscores the importance of culturally responsive interventions to promote resilience in Black families. While no specific awards are noted, her contributions to understanding racial disparities in child development have gained academic recognition.
Advising and grants: Although specific student names or grant details beyond NIH funding are not listed, her research portfolio reflects sustained engagement with critical issues in child and family studies.
