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Dr. Sally A. Kuykendall is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Saint Joseph's University, where she has served since 2004 and chaired the department from 2011 to 2015. Her academic journey spans nursing, chemistry, and public health, reflecting a unique interdisciplinary perspective.
Her educational credentials include:
- PhD in Health Studies, Temple University (Dissertation: A phenomenological description of youth firearm carrying)
- MS in Health Education, Saint Joseph's University (Thesis: Dream interpretation and stress management)
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Biology, Plymouth Polytechnic (Research: Properties and actions of desensitizing toothpastes)
- Diploma in Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University
Kuykendall pioneered bullying prevention research in the U.S. through a nine-year national study, later expanding into family violence, adverse childhood experiences, and trauma-informed care. Her 2020 book Skewed Studies critically examines scientific misconduct in health research, revealing systemic issues of data fabrication and bias. Current work focuses on creative problem-solving methodologies.
Analysis of her 2007-2019 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Rigorous evaluation of bullying prevention programs (particularly Olweus), (2) Interdisciplinary investigations of violence exposure across developmental stages, and (3) Critical analysis of research integrity in health sciences. Her work consistently bridges public health practice with psychological theory.
Key recognitions include:
- Teaching Excellence Award (Saint Joseph's University, 2003)
- Crystal Community Impact Award (SmithKline Beecham, 1996)
- Ambassador Award (Abington Memorial Hospital, 1992)
- Meggy Memorial Prize in Chemistry (University of Plymouth, 1988)
As principal investigator, Kuykendall secured over $3 million in grant funding including $680,000 from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for bullying prevention, $750,000 CDC-funded youth health initiatives, and multiple Barra Foundation grants for family violence intervention. Her work emphasizes community-academic partnerships with Saint Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and School District of Philadelphia.
She maintains active collaborations through the Institute for Safe Families and International Bullying Prevention Association, developing trauma-informed curricula and translating research into school-based violence prevention protocols across urban educational settings.
