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Kayla Wenth serves as Assistant Professor in the Human Development and Family Science department at Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education, where she teaches undergraduate courses following her PhD completion at Mississippi State University. Her doctoral research examined mental health in emerging adulthood, and she has practical experience through internships at St. Vincent’s East Family Medicine and Children’s of Alabama.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Human Development and Family Science from Mississippi State University
- MS in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Alabama
- BS in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Alabama (with Marriage and Family Therapy program completion and associate licensure)
Dr. Wenth's research centers on family dynamics, emerging adulthood, and human development, with specialized focus on mental health transitions during young adulthood and marriage and family therapy applications. Her work consistently examines how family relationships influence individual well-being across developmental stages.
Scholarly output reveals strong thematic continuity in family science and developmental psychology, with recent emphasis (2019-2021) on social media's impact on emerging adult anxiety, positive youth development frameworks, and same-sex relationship dynamics. Her collaborative work with Mississippi State University researchers demonstrates methodological diversity across community-based and clinical populations.
Dr. Wenth maintains active teaching responsibilities in human development and family science coursework. While no graduate student advising or research grants are documented in available materials, her professional engagement includes conference presentations at major venues like the National Council on Family Relations and American Public Health Association.
