Psychotherapy (2024) Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Jeffrey Hayes, Christoper Cutter, Mark Beitel Abstract: There is a large body of research exploring therapeutic effectiveness for racially or ethnically minoritized college students. Prior literature highlights the unique mental health and …
Education
Exploring Counseling Dropout Rates Among International College Students with Disabilities
Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (2024) Authors: Angélica Galván, Aazi Ahmadi, Fanghui Zhao, Kyesha Isadore Abstract: Little is known about the experiences of international students with disabilities in counseling services. Due to challenges for international …
Who Benefits From Counseling? A Longitudinal Analysis of Psychological and Academic Distress Among Black and White College Students With Disabilities
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (2025) Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Marcus Weathers, Rouyi (Zoey) Chen, Xihe Ma Abstract: This study examined counseling effectiveness for Black college students with disabilities, focusing on psychological and academic distress. Using longitudinal …
Life Satisfaction Among Racially/Ethnically Minoritized College Students With Disabilities: Examining Three Dimensions of Social Support
Journal of American College Health (2025) Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Amber O’Shea, Angelica Galvàn Abstract: The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between social support and life satisfaction for racially/ethnically minoritized (REM) college …
Sexual and Relationship Violence Among LGBTQ+ College Students: A Scoping Review
Trauma, Violence, and Abuse (2023) Authors: L.B. Klein, Hayden C. Dawes, Greeshma James, William J. Hall, Cynthia Fraga Rizo, Sharyn J. Potter, Sandra L. Martin, Rebecca J. Macy Abstract: Although there has been increased attention …
LGBTQ+-Affirming Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention: A Qualitative Study
Journal of Interpersonal Violence (2023) Authors: LB Klein, Lee J. Doyle, William J. Hall, Andrew J. Rizzo, Cynthia Fraga Rizo, Sharyn J. Potter, Sandra J. Martin, Rebecca J. Macy Abstract: LGBTQ+ (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …
Study Explores Impacts of Generative AI for STEM Learning in Higher Education
The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools like ChatGPT is becoming common in higher education. A research project led by IDS Affiliate Ran Liu and Graduate Fellow Carla Glave is offering insights about …
Evaluating Language Models Using Linguistic Variations in Multilingual Learners’ Writing: A Teacher Study
International Society of the Learning Sciences (2025) Authors: Kaycie Barron, Nora Tseng, Shamya Karumbaiah, Cynthia T. Baeza Abstract: This paper investigates teachers’ perceptions on linguistic variations in bi/multilingual learners’ (MLs) writing to evaluate the (in)effectiveness …
School Disruptions Exacerbated Inequality in High School Completion
Educational Researcher (2023) Author: Ran Liu Abstract: Using school-month-level learning mode data and high school completion rates across three school years from 429 Wisconsin public high schools, this study examines the impact of disruptions to in-person …
Egalitarian Penalty or Reward? A Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Gender Attitudes and Adulthood Income
Social Science Research (2024) Authors: Yi-Lin Chiang and Ran Liu Abstract: Studies often attribute the persistent gender pay gap to different labor force experiences between men and women. Yet, attitudes formed in earlier life stages also critically …