Social Development Lab - Publications and Presentations

Publications

Cipra, A., & Dermer, S. B. (2022). Social emotional learning: developing the adolescent. In C. Pracana & M. Wang (Eds.), Psychological Applications and Trends. InScience Press. https://doi.org/10.36315/2022inpact013
Cipra, A. (2021). An introduction to critical thinking & research writing in the social sciences. Kendall Hunt. https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/introduction-critical-thinking-research-writing-social-sciences
Coyle, S., Cipra, A., & Rueger, S. Y. (2021). Bullying types and roles in early adolescence: Latent classes of perpetrators and victims. Journal of School Psychology, 89, 51-71.
Rueger, S. Y., Cipra, A., Choe, H. J., Steggerda, J. C., Kirby, A., & Stone, L. (2021). Abbreviated assessment tool of learned helplessness and mastery orientation: The Student Behavior Checklist-Brief. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 39(6), 772-777. https://doi.org/10.1177/07342829211011802
Goode, J. R., Radovic-Fanta, J., & Cipra, A. (2020). Dissonance, detachment and college Student identity: An exploration of identity gaps in the emerging majority student. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication. DOI: 10.1080/17459435.2020.1853205
Cipra, B. & Cipra, A. (2019). Replicable strategies for advancing proposal development capacity in teaching-focused institutions. Journal of Grant Professionals Association, 17(1), 11-24.
Cipra, A. & Hall, L. (2019). COREMatters: A bullying intervention pilot study. Research in Middle Level Education, 42(4), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/19404476.2019.1599244
Cipra, A. (2018). Differential susceptibility and kindergarten peer status. Child Indicators Research, 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s12187-018-9545-4
Cipra, A. (2016). Parenting styles. Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling. Sage Publications.

Professional National/International Conference Presentations

Duttlinger, N. & Cipra, A. (2023). Inclusivity: Walking the Line. Panel presentation at Online Instructional Strategies Conference (OISC): Cultivating Belonging and Inclusivity at Ivy Tech, West Lafayette, IN.
Cipra, A. (2023). Establishing a Research Climate (even at teaching-focused institutions). Workshop Presentation at Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Tweddle, J. C., Smith, B., Cipra, A. (2022). Revising the First-Year Experience: Successes and Barriers to the Implementation of High-Impact Practices and Co-requisite Courses. Panel presented at AGLS Constitute, St. Louis, MO (September 2022).
Cipra, A., & Dermer, S. B. (2022). Social Emotional Learning: Developing the Adolescent. Paper presented at InPACT, Funchal, Portugal (April 2022).
Tweddle, J. C, Cipra, A., & Luetkemeier, M. (2021). Supporting Students in Elementary Statistics. Poster presented at the Illinois Innovation Network STEAM Expo.
Rueger, S. Y., Kern, J. R., Stone, L. B., Steggerda, J., Cipra, A., Choe, H. J., Kirby, A. (2021). Initial Validation of a Brief Measure of Learned Helplessness and Mastery Orientation. Paper presented at American Psychological Association, Virtual Conference.
Cipra, A. & Hall, L. (2019). CoreMatters: A Bullying Intervention Program. Paper presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL (April, 2019).
Cipra, A. (2019). Avoiding a Deficit Perspective in Understanding the Family System. Paper presented at the IFTA World Family Therapy Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland (March, 2019).
Cipra, A. & Dermer, S. B. (2018). Internalizing Behaviors and Counseling Practices: A Life Span Approach. Paper presented at International Association for Counseling. Rome, Italy (September, 2018).
Cipra, A., Azmy, S., & Cervantes, S. N. (2018). Maternal Parenting and Kindergarten Behavior Problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Ziaee, Y. & Cipra, A. (2018). 5 Easy Steps to Improve Online Learning and Engagement. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Ziaee, Y. & Cipra, A. (2017). The Challenge of Creative Online Learning & Engagement. Paper accepted for E-Learn 2017 –World Conference on E-Learning, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Cipra, A. (2017, April). Differential Susceptibility: Infant Temperament, Parent Personality, and Child Peer Status. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, USA.
Cipra, A. (2016, May). Maternal Personality and Parent Education Predict Child Peer Status in Kindergarten. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences, Chicago, IL, USA.

Other Professional Work and Media

“Responding to Bullying Behaviors,” Teaching and Learning: Theory vs Practice (podcast) 17 December 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-and-learning-theory-vs-practice/id1538507161
“Resilience, Coping Mechanisms and Identity with Dr. Cipra and Susan Barnes,” The Socket Podcast, 9 October 2021. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gNfduopSoaULrofEv4F6h
“Why do we Lie?,” CounterPoint, PBS Lakeshore Public Media, 9 July 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmvULFQnK0s

Student Mentored Works

Beckmann, R., & Solon, S. (2023). Rational Love: How Personality Types Can Influence Conflict Resolution. Poster presented at Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Foley, L. (2023). The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Maltreatment. Poster presented at Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Beckmann, R., & Solon, S. (2023). Rational Love. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
Foley, L. (2023). COVID-19 and Child Maltreatment. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
Kirby, D. (2023). Exploring Students’ Perceptions on Learning During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
Montgomery, C., & Lewis, S. (2023). The Babyface Phenomenon: The Effect of Adult Neoteny on Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
Medel, C., & Reyes, B. (2023). Cognitive Dissonance & Major Declaration. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Days, University Park, IL.
Beckmann, R. & Solon, S. (2022). Rational Love. Poster presented at National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Dallas, TX.
Lopez, R. M., & Gomez, E. Z. (2021). Assessing Learning Community Practices to Implement Student Retention and Belongingness. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Beckmann, J. & Beckmann, R. (2020). Cognitive Dissonance in Major Declaration. Midwestern Psychological Association (conference canceled due to COVID-19), Chicago, IL.
Gutierrez, V. & Rodgers, M. (2020). Building Resilience Against Bullying Behaviors. Midwestern Psychological Association (conference canceled due to COVID-19), Chicago, IL.
Rodgers, M. & Jibaja, D. (2020). Building Resilience in Children. Midwestern Psychological Association (conference canceled due to COVID-19), Chicago, IL.
Beckmann, J. & Beckmann, R. (2019, April). Boys Will be Boys. Poster presented at Governors State Research Day, University Park, IL.
Rodgers, M. (2019, April). Assessing Learning Orientation to Maximize Achievement. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Rodgers, M. & Swanson, D. (2019, April). The Impact of Fictive Kin Relationships on the Development of Attributional Styles. Poster presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cottrell, E., Werner, J., Casagrande, G., Westergaard, M., & Cipra, A. (2018, April). Microaggressions. Poster session presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cottrell, E., Werner, J., Casagrande, G., Westergaard, M., & Cipra, A. (2018, April). Microaggressions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why? Workshop presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Cottrell, E., Werner, J., Westergaard, M., Cipra, A., & Casagrande, G. (2018, April). Privilege and Prejudice. Workshop presented at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.
Ocanas, M. (2016, April). Images over words: The Efficacy of Art Therapy with Latino and Asian Populations. Poster presented at GSU Research Day, University Park, IL.

Do you have questions or would you like more information about the Social Development Lab?

Dr. Alli Cipra
acipra@govst.edu