معرفی
Renee McDonald is a Professor in Psychology at Southern Methodist University (SMU), serving as Senior Advisor to the Dean and previously as Associate Dean for Research in SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences since 2011. Her work focuses on family violence, child psychological adjustment, and campus-based sexual assault prevention programs.
- Ph.D. in clinical psychology (University of Houston, 1994)
- Specializes in violence exposure, trauma, and parenting interventions
Her research examines how interparental conflict and violence affect child development, leading to interventions like Project Support for families involved in violence. Recent work emphasizes bystander behavior measurement, trauma recovery, and adapting programs for diverse populations.
Key trends in her publications include:
- Development of bystander action scales
- Assessment of TakeCARE video intervention
- Analysis of self-blame/trauma interactions
- Parenting modules post-sexual abuse
She has secured funding from NIH, CDC, and DOJ, collaborating with experts like Ernest N. Jouriles on longitudinal violence studies. Her current work explores virtual reality applications for behavioral assessment and intervention delivery.
