Diane M. Quinn

Diane M. Quinn is a Professor and Associate Dean for Life and Behavioral Sciences and Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Connecticut. Her academic work bridges Psychological Sciences Education with a focus on identity-related psychological outcomes.

• Ph.D. from University of Michigan (1999)
• Current leadership roles: Associate Dean (Life and Behavioral Sciences, Undergraduate Affairs)

Research Interests center on stigmatized identities, including:

• Obesity/weight cycling and health outcomes
• Concealable stigmas (mental illness, gender stereotypes)
• Self-objectification and psychological well-being
• Intersectionality of multiple stigmatized identities

Recent Publications (2020-2025) explore:

• Weight stigma in healthcare settings
• Stigma's role in autism service access
• Generational shifts in concealable identity outcomes
• Dyadic effects of identity disclosure
• PTSD in bariatric patients

Scientific Awards:

• NIH grants for stigma and health research

Contact: diane.quinn@uconn.edu | Quinn Stigma Lab