معرفی
Lidia Monjaras Gaytan serves as Assistant Professor of Social Psychology in the Psychology Department at Loyola University Chicago, focusing on mentoring dynamics for marginalized adolescents and emerging adults. Her research investigates how racial discrimination, campus climate, and sense of belonging shape educational experiences for students of color.
Her academic background includes:
- Doctorate in Social Psychology from DePaul University
- Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University
Dr. Monjaras Gaytan's research program centers on natural mentoring relationships among underrepresented youth, employing mixed-methods approaches to examine contextual antecedents and intervention pathways. She explores how institutional factors influence mentorship development and advocates for systemic changes to support marginalized students through critical consciousness frameworks.
Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on Latinx and first-generation college student experiences, with emerging pandemic-related mental health research. Key themes include sense of belonging in campus integration, family influences on STEM pursuits, and resistance strategies among undocumented immigrant youth.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards documented in provided materials
Dr. Monjaras Gaytan advises psychology students at Loyola University Chicago and teaches PSYC 275 (Social Psychology) and PSYC 486 (Program Evaluation). While specific grant funding isn't detailed, her methodological focus on mixed-methods protocols suggests involvement in community-engaged research initiatives.
She contributes to the Applied Social Psychology research community through the EmpowerLab initiative, examining mentorship as a vehicle for social change among ethnically diverse youth populations.
