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Virginia Mackintosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington (UMW). She holds a B.A. from State University of New York at Binghamton, and M.S. and Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her research focuses on intensive mothering ideology, parenting attitudes, and mental health outcomes, particularly in marginalized populations like incarcerated single mothers. She has contributed to publications in developmental psychology and family studies.
Research Highlights: Dr. Mackintosh specializes in
- Quantitative measure development for parenting behaviors
- Impact of societal expectations on maternal well-being
- Child development in non-traditional family settings
Academic Collaborations: She has co-authored studies with colleagues like Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin, with publications in the Journal of Child and Family Studies and edited volumes such as Intensive Mothering: The Cultural Contradictions of Modern Motherhood.
