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Kay Bradford is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University, where she maintains an active research and teaching profile. Her office is located in FCHDW 108, and she can be reached at 435-797-5454 or k.bradford@usu.edu. With over two decades of academic service, she has established herself as a leading researcher in family dynamics and relationship education.
- PhD in Marriage, Family & Human Development, Brigham Young University, 2002
- MS in Family Studies (Marriage and Family Therapy), University of Maryland, 1997
- BA in Music (French), University of Utah, 1990
Professor Bradford's research focuses on marriage and family therapy, parenting education, and relationship dynamics across diverse family structures. Her work particularly examines interparental conflict, divorce and remarriage processes, adolescent development within family contexts, and the effectiveness of relationship education programs. She has developed specialized expertise in how economic factors, incarceration, and cultural backgrounds influence family functioning and relationship satisfaction.
Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on interparental conflict's impact on child development, innovative divorce education programming, and the effectiveness of relationship interventions across diverse populations including incarcerated fathers and Latino communities. Her work frequently employs longitudinal and dyadic research designs to examine complex family dynamics.
- Diversity and Inclusion in Men in Families Research Article Award (2024)
- Researcher of the Year (2020)
- Multiple Article of the Year Awards (2014, 2015)
- Florence Hall Awards (2011, 2012)
- State and National Team Awards for Family Relationships (2012-2015)
Professor Bradford has mentored 11 graduate students to completion and secured significant grant funding through the Utah Healthy Marriage Initiative (2009-2014) and Marriage and Family Relations projects (2009-2011). Her extension work demonstrates strong community engagement, translating research into practical relationship education programs. She has developed and evaluated numerous educational initiatives including the Marriage Survival curriculum and Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge Program, focusing on making evidence-based relationship education accessible to diverse populations including low-income families and incarcerated individuals.
