معرفی
Kristen Poston is a Lecturer in Psychology at Wellesley College. As an applied developmental psychologist, her work focuses on applying developmental theory to enhance positive outcomes for diverse populations, particularly youth in educational and extracurricular settings. She emphasizes strength-based perspectives in both teaching and research.
- Education:
- B.A., Wellesley College
- M.A., Tufts University
- Ph.D., Tufts University
Her courses include Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Adulthood and Aging, and Adolescence: Bridging Research and Practice. Research interests examine individual and contextual factors influencing youth well-being, with a focus on cultural context, gender, and body image. She aims to challenge deficit-based psychological theories through her teaching.
In her personal time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family in New England.
