Jen Gibson is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Xavier University's College of Professional Sciences. She has been actively teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, including General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Psychology, and Psychometrics and Intelligence Testing, with syllabi documented from 2021 through 2024. Her academic work is centered on youth mental health, bullying prevention, and community-engaged research. Her research interests focus on child and developmental psychology, school-based mental health interventions, and community psychology. She employs community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods to engage youth in addressing bullying and safety issues. Her work emphasizes early intervention, academic outcomes for at-risk students, and the implementation of mental health curricula in schools. The available publication demonstrates a strong focus on applying psychological research to real-world educational settings, particularly in elementary schools. Her research bridges developmental theory with practical prevention strategies, aiming to reduce fear of bullying and enhance peer and teacher intervention. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided texts. Jen Gibson has not listed any advisees in the provided materials. There is no mention of grants or funded projects, though her involvement in curriculum evaluation and youth engagement suggests potential grant-supported work. She appears to be actively contributing to both teaching and scholarship within the psychology program. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her work on community-based participatory research with fifth-grade students implies collaboration with schools and community partners. She likely leads or participates in a research-practice partnership focused on youth mental health and bullying prevention.
