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Lauren Dial is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Fresno. Her research focuses on children's food cognition, emotional eating behaviors, and cultural influences on dietary perceptions.
- Education: BA from San Diego State University-IV, MA and PhD in Developmental Psychology from Bowling Green State University
Dr. Dial investigates how individuals conceptualize food in relation to health and identity, with particular emphasis on developmental stages and family dynamics. Her work spans both pediatric and adult populations.
Recent publications analyze meal presentation impacts on psychological distress, pandemic-induced parenting changes, stigma in eating behaviors, and mindfulness interventions for food-related anxieties. Key methodologies include cross-sectional studies and mixed-methods analysis.
Her research program integrates developmental psychology with nutritional science, examining how cognitive development and social context shape eating behaviors across lifespans. No scientific awards were mentioned in available records.
