Ann Matthews

Ann Matthews is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she contributes to teaching and research in the Department of Social Work within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her academic and clinical expertise centers on infant mental health, maternal wellbeing, and assessment practices in social work.

Education:

• BSW (2002), Creighton University
• MSW (2006), University of Nebraska at Omaha
• PhD (2021), University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Her research interests focus on the emotional and cognitive aspects of parenting during pre- and postnatal periods and how these influence actual parenting behaviors. She also investigates the assessment methods used by social workers to evaluate parental capacity. These interests stem from her two decades of experience as a medical social worker in Lincoln, working in both acute and ambulatory care settings.

While no recent publications are listed, her research trajectory suggests strong engagement with developmental psychology, clinical social work practice, and family health.

Scientific Awards:

Dr. Matthews advises students in social work research and practice, integrating her extensive clinical background into her academic role. She teaches courses including Research Informed Practice, History of Social Work, and Human Behavior in the Social Environment. There is no mention of external grants in the provided text.

She is actively involved in bridging clinical practice with academic research, particularly in infant mental health settings, though no formal lab or research team is specified in the current information.