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Research Interests
My program of research seeks to improve health by increasing access to healthcare, particularly mental health care. This kind of research is often called “help-seeking,” “health services,” or “health care seeking/utilization” research.
Curriculum Vitae
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Biography
Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, I went on to complete my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Master’s of Education in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri, and PhD in Counseling Psychology at Iowa State University. Prior to starting my faculty position at the University of Kentucky, I completed an APA-Accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship at the University of Maryland Counseling Center. I joined UK as faculty in 2015.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University
2015
Master of Education, University Of Missouri- Columbia
2009
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Help-seeking
- Treatment access
- Health services
- Health care utilization
- BF Psychology
- Theory of Planned Behaviors
- Integrated Behavioral Model
- Theory of Reasoned Action
- Integrated Behavioral Model of Mental Health Help Seeking
- Survey Research
- Scale Development
- Factor Analysis
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BPE-Track 4: Phase I: The Engineering Wellness Center: : The Engineering Wellness Center: Redefining Success for Engineering Students
Buchheit, R. (PI), Hammer, J. (CoI), Johnson, M. (CoI), Kaufmann, R. (CoI), McIntosh, J. (CoI), Mirakhur, Z. (CoI), Parker, J. (CoI) & Wilson, S. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Planning: Track 1: Engineering WISE (Wellness Through Integrated Support and Engagement)
Wilson, S. (PI), Akafuah, N. (CoI), Anderson, K. (CoI), Buchheit, R. (CoI), Hammer, J. (CoI), Kaufmann, R. (CoI), Mirakhur, Z. (CoI), Parker, J. (CoI), Sampson, S. (CoI), Williams, C. (CoI) & Blackburn-Lynch, W. (Former CoI)
9/1/23 → 8/31/25
Project: Research project
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Research: Identifying Intervention Targets to Increase Mental Health Help-seeking in Undergraduate Engineers
Wilson, S. (PI), Hammer, J. (CoI) & Usher, E. (Former CoI)
9/1/22 → 4/18/25
Project: Research project
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Participant Support Cost Scope: Research: Identifying Intervention Targets to Increase Mental Health Help-seeking in Undergraduate Engineers
Wilson, S. (PI), Hammer, J. (CoI) & Usher, E. (Former CoI)
9/1/22 → 4/18/25
Project: Research project
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Chesmore Montique: APA Fellowship
Hargons, C. (PI) & Hammer, J. (CoI)
American Psychological Association
10/1/20 → 7/1/21
Project: Research project
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Mental health and treatment use in undergraduate engineering students: A comparative analysis to students in other academic fields of study
Whitwer, M. D., Wilson, S., Hammer, J. H. & Gomer, B., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Engineering Education. 114, 1, e20629.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Board 310: Improving the Validity of an Instrument to Measure Mental Health Help-Seeking Beliefs for Diverse Institutional Contexts
Wilson, S. A., Hammer, J. H., Henderson, J. A. & Frizell, S. S., Jun 23 2024, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Extending the Theoretical Understanding of Mental Illness and Help-Seeking Self-Stigmas
Vogel, D. L., Zhao, N., Vidales, C. A., Brenner, R. E., Heath, P. J., Hammer, J. H. & Wade, N. G., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Stigma and Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating Perceptions that Predict Mental Health Related Help-Seeking in First-Year Engineering Students
Wilson, S. A., Huth, A. K., Lamer, S. X., Hammer, J. H. & Whitwer, M., Jun 23 2024, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Reputable and affordable programs with a strong commitment to diversity: Factors influencing school psychology student admission decisions
Aspiranti, K. B., Hulac, D. M., Hammer, J. & Blake, J., Nov 1 2024, In: School Psychology. 39, 6, p. 702-710 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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