Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), affiliated with the Department of Psychological Sciences and holding a dual appointment with both the Clinical and I/O Programs. He is a member of the UMSL Safe Zone community, focusing on inclusive practices in academic settings.

• Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Missouri-St. Louis (1997)

Dr. Taylor's research spans two primary domains: (1) Multiracial identity development, examining racial socialization experiences, family-based identity negotiation, and existential-phenomenological therapy constructs for multiracial individuals; and (2) Substance use patterns among rural African American and Native American communities, emphasizing risk/resiliency factors like self-efficacy and sports' impact on youth behavior. His work integrates multicultural psychology with clinical applications.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in analyzing racial microaggressions (2021), psychological testing frameworks (2019), and identity-related distress mechanisms (2015-2018). The articles demonstrate consistent focus on minority mental health, discrimination impacts, and culturally grounded therapeutic approaches. Keywords across these works indicate cross-disciplinary relevance in psychology, sociology, and public health.