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Tracey A. Revenson is a Professor of Psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). She holds a BA from Yale University, a PhD from New York University, and postdoctoral training from the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on stress, coping, and social support processes in chronic illness contexts, emphasizing gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Behavioral Medicine and a Past-President of the Society for Health Psychology. Her work spans over 200 publications, including seminal books like the Handbook of Health Psychology and Becoming a Health Psychologist. She leads the CHiC Lab, which explores psychosocial adaptation in families facing illnesses such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Educational Background:
- BA: Yale University (Theatre & Psychology)
- PhD: New York University (Psychology)
- Postdoc: University of California, Irvine (Social Ecology)
Her research investigates how social contexts influence psychological adjustment to chronic illnesses, with a focus on families and couples. Key themes include the impact of cultural values, social support, and disparities in health outcomes. Current projects include an NIH-funded study on Latinx cancer patients' decision-making and interventions targeting stress in young adult cancer survivors.
Awards:
- Nathan Perry Award (2013)
- Excellence in Mentoring Awards (Society for Health Psychology and Society for Behavioral Medicine)
- Fellowships from APA, Society for Behavioral Medicine, and European Health Psychology Society
Lab & Collaborations: The CHiC Lab conducts mixed-methods research on topics like dyadic coping, illness intrusiveness, and cultural influences on health behaviors. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams addressing cancer communication, COPD support, and healthcare equity.
