Barbara Thelamour

Barbara Thelamour is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania, where she leads the Identity, Culture, and Immigration Lab. Her research focuses on cultural adjustment and identity development of Black immigrants in the U.S., with expertise in acculturation, rational socialization, and Black ethnic diversity.

Her scholarly work intersects with public discourse, as seen in her co-authored article in The Black Scholar and media features in outlets like Monitor on Psychology and WHYY. Thelamour examines how immigrant adolescents navigate family expectations, peer dynamics, and educational systems, emphasizing the interplay between identity and learning outcomes.

She has received institutional recognition, including grants and awards highlighted in Swarthmore College’s communications. Thelamour’s work also extends to public scholarship, addressing themes like race, gender, and migration through accessible platforms.