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Dr. Julia A. Graber is a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida. She previously held research and administrative roles at Columbia University's National Center for Children & Families during its formative years.
- Education: B.S. in Psychology (1984) from Michigan State University
- M.S. (1988) and Ph.D. (1991) in Developmental Psychology from Penn State University
Her research focuses on adolescent psychopathology development, particularly examining bio-psychosocial processes during puberty as pathways to depression and aggression. She has secured funding from NICHD, NIMH, NIDA, and the Administration for Children and Families to study:
- Pubertal transition mechanisms
- Prevention program mediating mechanisms
- Health promotion interventions
- Social competence development
- Biological and contextual risk factors
- Community-based rural programming
Publications analysis reveals 15 most recent works centered on:
- Pubertal timing and mental health
- Prevention program evaluation
- Peer influence dynamics
- Hormonal biomarker methodology
- Gender-specific developmental pathways
- Rural adolescent health promotion
Research contributions include mentoring:
- Over 15 graduate students through dissertation completion
- Multiple postdoctoral associates
- Numerous undergraduate research assistants
Director of the Adolescent Social Development Lab, which has conducted:
- The Girls and Boys Health and Development (GBHD) Project
- LifeSkills Training (LST) studies
- Adolescent Peer Experiences (APEX) research
- Current iMad-HRHN initiatives
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