Jean A. Golden

Jean A. Golden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University (ECU), located in Greenville, NC. Her primary research focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) and its application to childhood disorders, school-based mental health, and interdisciplinary behavioral interventions. She holds a PhD from Florida State University, along with MS and BA degrees from Florida State and SUNY Genesco, respectively.

Dr. Golden’s research emphasizes ABA techniques for populations with autism, psychiatric disorders, and other developmental challenges. She collaborates with professionals across disciplines (e.g., Special Education, Physiological Psychology) and internationally (e.g., Norway). Her work bridges clinical and applied settings, advocating for evidence-based practices in education and healthcare.

Her recent publications explore topics such as preservice educators’ attitudes toward autism, functional behavioral assessment models, and the intersection of impulsive behaviors with clinical interventions. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her work has been published in journals like Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy.

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