- Personality Psychology
- Identity
- Life Narratives
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Dulce Wilkinson Westberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. Her research lies at the intersection of personality, identity, and social structures, with a focus on racially and ethnically diverse populations. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore how systems of power and oppression influence life narratives and psychosocial adjustment. PhD in Social and Personality Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2022) BS in Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2017) Dr. Westberg's research centers on life narratives as internal constructions of identity, examining how race, ethnicity, gender, and social class shape personal meaning-making. She investigates how marginalized individuals navigate structural barriers and how such experiences influence personality development. Her work emphasizes intersectionality and the cultural contexts of identity formation. Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong focus on narrative identity, ethnic-racial life scripts, identity shifting, and the integration of intersectionality into personality psychology. These works span journals in personality, developmental, and social psychology, highlighting interdisciplinary engagement and methodological diversity. Association for Research in Personality (ARP) – Programming Committee Member (2023) Association for Research in Personality (ARP) – Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member (2020–present) Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) – Member International Society for Research on Identity (ISRI) – Member Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD) – Member Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) – Member Dr. Westberg is actively mentoring and building her research program. She is recruiting undergraduate students for qualitative data analysis and accepting applications from prospective graduate students for the 2024–2025 cycle. While no specific grants are mentioned, her active publication record and lab recruitment suggest ongoing research funding and academic momentum. She leads a research lab focused on narrative and identity processes in diverse young adults.










