Natalie Dautovich

Natalie Dautovich, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences. As director of the Chronopsychology: The Daily Life Research Lab, her work examines daily processes anchoring well-being across adulthood through sleep, affect, health behaviors, and routines. She employs a lifespan developmental framework while integrating macro-level social/political contexts with micro-level experiences.

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Florida (2010)
• Tenure-track faculty with affiliations in Counseling Psychology

Her research focuses on sleep science, biopsychosocial mechanisms, and developmental differences in daily life processes. Current projects explore:

• Sleep mediation of discrimination effects on well-being
• Daily health behavior variability and well-being
• Psychosocial factors influencing sleep and weight outcomes

Recent publications examine sleep's role in postpartum experiences, menopause transitions, political stress impacts, and aggression pathways. Her work combines quantitative and qualitative approaches with emphasis on microlongitudinal methods.

Scientific awards include:

• National Sleep Foundation Environmental Scholar (2013-2016)
• National Institute on Aging Conference Participation (2015)
• NIMH Summer Research Institute Fellow
• Emerging Gerontological Scholar (2013-2015)

The Chronopsychology Lab trains graduate students through VCU's Ph.D. programs, emphasizing positive psychology and preventative approaches to health outcomes.