PRISCILA DIAZ Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Azusa Pacific University 901 E. Alosta Ave. Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 2742 Wynn Academic Center 100J Email: pdiaz@apu.edu Azusa, CA 91702 EDUCATION Ph.D. in Psychology, Arizona State University (2011) Dissertation Title: Relationship between Perceived Discrimination and Behavioral Adjustment: How Cultural Orientation Leads to the Moderating Role of Familial Relationships in Latino Adolescents M.A. in Psychology, Arizona State University (2008) Thesis: The Impact of Perceived Discrimination and Quality of Familial Relationships on Behavioral Problems in Mexican American Adolescents B.A. in Psychology, San Diego State University (2005) Cum Laude and Honors in Psychology RESEARCH Publications Fabricius W.F., Sokol, K., Diaz, P. & Braver, S., (to be printed in 2016). Father-Child Relationships: The Missing Link between Parenting Time and Children s Mental and Physical Health. In Drozd, L., Saini, M., & Olesen N. (Editors) Parenting Plan Evaluations: Applied Research for the Family Court. (6 th Edition) Oxford University Press. Diaz, P., Stahl, J., Lovis-McMahon, D., Kim, H.Y., & Kwan, V.S. (2013). Pathways to Health Services Utilization: Overcoming Economic Barriers through Support Mechanisms. Advances in Applied Sociology, 3(4), 193-198. Fabricius W.F., Sokol, K., Diaz, P. & Braver, S., (2012). Shared parenting plans and resilience in adolescents. In Kuehnle K., & Drozd, L. (Editors) Parenting Plan Evaluations: Applied Research for the Family Court. (5 th Edition) Oxford University Press. Diaz, P., Saenz, D.S., & Kwan, V.S., (2011). Attitudes toward undocumented Mexican immigrants and economic dynamics. Invited submission in the special issue on Immigration and SB-1070 in Analyses of Social Issues and Policy.
Kwan, V.S., Diaz, P., Wojcik, S.P., Matula, K.A., Kim, H.Y., & Rodriguez, K. (2011). Self as the Target and the Perceiver: A Componential Approach to Self-Enhancement. Psychological Studies, 56 (1), 151-158. Fabricius, W.F., Braver, S.L., Diaz, P., & Schenck, C. (2010). The effects of divorce and custody arrangements on children s adjustment and father-child relationships. In Lamb, Michael E., The role of the father in child development (5 th Edition) John Wiley & Sons. Devos, T., Diaz, P., Viera, E., & Dunn, R. (2007). College education and motherhood as components of self-concept: Discrepancies between implicit and explicit assessments. Self and Identity, 6, 256-277. [Special issue on implicit self-processes] Devos, T., Viera, E., Diaz, P., & Dunn, R. (2007). Influence of motherhood on the implicit academic self-concept of female college students: Distinct effects of subtle exposure to cues and directed thinking. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 22, 373-388. [Special issue on social influence in education] Manuscripts in Review/Preparation Diaz, P., Saenz, D.S., Braver, S., Fabricius W.F., Parke, R. (under review). The Role of Cultural Values on Perceived Discrimination and Risky Behavior in Mexican American Adolescents. Diaz, P., Saenz, D.S., Braver, S., Fabricius W.F., Parke, R. (under review). Impact of Perceived Discrimination and Quality of Familial Relationships on Behavioral Problems in Latino Youth. Diaz, P., & Saenz, D. (in preparation). How Negative Attitudes and Negative Messages toward Undocumented Mexican Immigrants Relates to Memory Recall. Diaz, P., & Saenz, D.S. (in preparation). The Effects of the Concordance of Traditional Mexican Cultural Values and Parenting on the Behavioral Problems in Adolescents. Invited Talks, Symposia & Presentations Diaz, P. (July, 2013). Cultural Adaptation Process in Latinos. Chaired symposium at the 2013 International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology, Los Angeles, CA. Diaz, P. (July, 2013). Social Identities and Values as a Determinant of Attitudes toward Immigrants and Foreign Outgroups. Chaired symposium at the 2013 International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology, Los Angeles, CA. Diaz, P. (March, 2013). Perceived Group Discrimination and Problem Behavior: The Moderating Role of Traditional Cultural Values and Familial Relationships in Mexican American Adolescents. Presented at the 2013 Association for Hispanics in Higher Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Diaz, P., & Saenz, D.S. (June, 2012). Ideological Factors and Negative Attitudes toward Arab- Muslims. Presented at the SPSSI's 2012 Biennial Conference, Charlotte, NC. Diaz, P., (April 2012). Economic Conditions and Attitudes toward Undocumented Immigrants. Presented at San Diego State University Psychology Research Group. Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (April, 2012). Perceived Discrimination, Traditional Cultural Values and Risky Behavior. Presented at the 2012 Western Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA. Diaz, P. (March 2010). How the Concordance of Traditional Cultural Values and Quality of Relationship Between Parents and Adolescents Predict Behavioral Adjustment in Latino Families. Presented at the Inaugural Latino Graduate Student Alliance (LGSA) Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Symposium, Tempe, AZ. Diaz, P., Saenz, D., Weimer, A., Vega, E., Adams, M. (May 2007). Quality of Parent-Child Relationships and Perceptions of Discrimination Impact on Behavioral Problems in Mexican American Adolescents. Symposium presented at 2007 Western Psychological Association Convention, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Sokol, K., Diaz, P., Fabricius W., Moak, B. (April 2006). A Dad by Any Other Name is Not a Dad: Antecedents and Consequences of What Adolescents Call Their Stepfathers. Symposium presented at the 2006 Western Psychological Association convention, Palm Springs, CA. Diaz, P., Devos, T., & Dunn, R. (September 2005). To mother or not to mother? Explicit and implicit academic identification of female college students. Oral presentation at the 2005 Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Conference, Denver, CO. Diaz, P., Devos, T. & Dunn, R. (March 2005). College Education or Motherhood? Implicit vs. Explicit Identifications. Oral presentation at the 2005 California State University Research Competition at CSU Sacramento, CA. Diaz, P., Poore, T., Mendoza-Denton R., (July 2004). Reaction to Negative Events in a State of Positive Glow. Oral presentation at the 2004 Summer Research Opportunities Program at the University of California, Berkeley, CA. Poster Presentations Diaz, P. (May, 2016). Dimensions of Faith and Attitudes toward Marginalized Groups. To be presented at the 2016 Christian Association for Psychological Studies Conference, Pasadena, Ca. Mather, N., Diaz, P. (May, 2015). Attitude Functions Predict Ally Identity among Students at a Christian University. Presented at the 2015 Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, New York, NY.
Diaz, P. (April, 2015). The Economy in the Media and Immigration Attitudes. Presented at the 2015 Western Psychological Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV. Mather, N., Diaz, P. (April, 2015). Attitudes Toward Gay Men and Lesbians Among Christian University Students. Presented at the 2015 Western Psychological Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV. Schulte, D., Diaz, J., Diaz, P., Saenz, D. (February, 2015). Suicidal Ideation In Youth As Determined by Parent-Child Conflict. Presented at the 16 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, Long Beach, CA. Diaz, P. (February, 2014). Socialcultural Identities and Values as a Determinant of Attitudes toward Outgroups. Presented at the 15 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, Austin, TX. Wentworth, S.G., Diaz, P., & Oda, A.Y. (November, 2013). Latina Adolescents and Suicide: Cross Cultural Risk Assessment. Presented at the National Collegiate Honors Council, New Orleans, LA. One, R., Diaz, P., Saenz, D.S. Zamora, B., (January, 2013). The Role of Religion and Faith Among Familial Relationships. Presented at the 14 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, New Orleans, LA. Kantiok, K. Diaz, P., & Saenz, D.S. (June, 2012). Ideological Factors and Negative Attitudes toward Arab-Muslims. Presented at the SPSSI's 2012 Biennial Conference, Charlotte, NC. Painton, C. Diaz, P., Kim, S.Y.H., Kwan, V.S., Lovis-McMahon, D., & Stahl, J. (June, 2012). Alternative versus Conventional Medicine: Factors that Influence Health Remedies. Presented at the SPSSI's 2012 Biennial Conference, Charlotte, NC. Gorman, K., Diaz, P., & Saenz, D.S. (May, 2012). Increased Bias Among the Religious and Wealthy. Presented at the 24 th Annual Association for Psychological Science Convention, Chicago, Il. Zavalza, C. Diaz, P., & Saenz, D.S. (April, 2012). Concordance of Traditional Gender Role Values and Marital Satisfaction. Presented at the 2012 Western Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA. Fessler, A., Diaz, P., Pirlott, A., Leonhardt, M., Kwan, V.S., & Nay, A. (April, 2012). Effects of Cultural Priming on Attitudes toward Psycho-pharmaceutical Mental Health Treatments. Presented at the 2012 Western Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA. Kim, S.Y.H., Diaz, P., Lovis-McMahon, D., Stahl J., & Kwan, V.S., (April, 2012). Examining Support Mechanisms for Health Service Utilization. Presented at the 2012 Western Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (January, 2012). Perceived Discrimination and Behavioral Problems in Mexican-American Youth: The Moderating Role of Family and Traditional Cultural Values. Presented at the 13 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Diego, CA. Kim, S.Y.H., Diaz, P., Lovis-McMahon, D., Stahl J., & Kwan, V.S., (January, 2012). Pathways to Health Services Utilization: Examining Support Mechanisms for Overcoming Economic Barriers. Presented at the 13 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Diego, CA. Kim, S.Y.H., Lovis-McMahon, D., Diaz, P., Stahl J., & Kwan, V.S., (January, 2011). Not sick enough: Regulatory Focus and SES-Health Gradient in Medical Decision Making. Presented at the 13 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Diego, CA. Diaz, P., Saenz, D.S., & Kwan, V.S., (January, 2011). Attitudes toward Undocumented Mexican Immigrants and Economic Dynamics. Poster presented at the 12 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Antonio, TX. Kim, S.Y.H., Lovis-McMahon, D., Diaz, P., Stahl J., & Kwan, V.S., (January, 2011). Not sick enough: Regulatory Focus and SES-Health Gradient in Medical Decision Making. Poster presented at the 12 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Antonio, TX. Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (April 2010). Concordance of Enculturation and Quality of Parent-child Relationship in Latino Families. Poster presented at the 2010 Western Psychological Association Convention, Cancun, MX. Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (January 2010). Memory Bias for the Outgroup Relative to Ingroup: The Differential Effects of Positive and Negative Outgroup Messaging. Poster presented at the 11 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (February 2009). Using the Reference Effect: Is Memory Better for the Self, White Christians, or Arab Muslims? Poster presented at the 10 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, Tampa Bay, FL. Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (April 2008). The Impact of Perceived Discrimination on the Mental Health of Latino Parents and Children. Poster presented at the 2008 Western Psychological Association Convention, Irvine, CA. Diaz, P., & Saenz D. (February 2008). Is Memory Better for the Self, Friend, or Foe? The Reference Effect of Encoding Relevant Groups on Recall. Poster presented at the 9 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Sokol, K., Diaz, P., Fabricius W. (June 2006). Adolescents in Stepfamilies: What are the dynamics at the home that lead to negative outcomes? Poster presented at 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, San Antonio, TX.
Diaz, P., Devos, T. Viera E., & Dunn, R. (January 2006). The Appeal of Motherhood: A Source of Implicit Self Esteem for Female College Students. Poster presented at the 7 th Annual Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, Palm Springs, CA. Diaz, P., Poore, T., Mendoza-Denton R., (November 2004). Global vs. Contextualized Self- Encoding: Shifts in Affect by Negative Experiences following Positive Glow. Poster presented at the 2004 National Career Opportunities in Research, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Diaz, P., Devos, T. & Dunn, R. (April 2004). College Education or Motherhood? Discrepancies between Implicit and Explicit Self-Concepts. Poster presented at the 2004 Western Psychological Association convention, Phoenix, AZ. [Poster awarded 2 nd place at 2004 Undergraduate Research Symposium, San Diego State University.] Fellowships & Assistants 2010-2011 Prevention Research Predoctoral Training Fellowship, funded by NIMH Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laurie Chassin 2007-2010 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship 2005-2006 Research Assistant, Social and Emotional Processes Involved in Academic Competence, funded by NSF, Principal Investigator: Dr. Carlos Valiente 2006-2007 American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship 2006 Ford Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship 2005-2006 Research Assistant, The Effects and Meanings of Fathers, funded by NIMH Principal Investigators: Dr. s Sanford Braver, Bill Fabricius, & Delia Saenz 2003-2005 Career Opportunities in Research Scholar, funded by NIMH Faculty Mentor: Dr. Theresa Cronan 2004 Summer Research Opportunities Program, UC Berkeley TEACHING Fall 2014 PSYC 362: Research Methods in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.6 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 400: Cultural Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.2 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 400: Cultural Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.0 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) Average evaluation score = 5.0 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive)
Spring 2014 Fall 2013 Spring 2013 Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2011 PSYC 362: Research Methods in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.7 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 400: Cultural Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 3.9 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) Average evaluation score = 5.0 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 110: General Psychology Honors, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.5 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 295: Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.8 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 295: Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.4 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) Average evaluation score = 4.9 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 362: Research Methods in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.3 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 325: Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.8 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 110: General Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.8 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 325: Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.7 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 400: Cultural psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.1 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 325: Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.7 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 362: Research Methods, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.1 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 400: Cultural psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 3.8 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) Average evaluation score = 5.0 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 110: General Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.5 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) PSYC 325: Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Average evaluation score = 4.3 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) Average evaluation score = 4.3 (1=Most negative, 5=Most positive) 2010-2011 Instructor, PGS 101: Introduction to Psychology, Arizona State University
Average evaluation score = 1.5 (1=Most positive, 5=Most negative) 2010 Instructor, PGS 101: Introduction to Psychology, Arizona State University Average evaluation score = 1.25 (1=Most positive, 5=Most negative) 2009 Instructor, PGS 350: Introduction to Social Psychology, Arizona State University Average evaluation score = 1.17 (1=Most positive, 5=Most negative) ADVISING 2014-present Multiethnic Leadership Program Mentor- Azusa Pacific University 2011-present Psi Chi Honors Society Co-Supervisor 2011-present Department of Psychology Advising Program- Azusa Pacific University 2011-present Cultural Diversity and Social Development Lab, Azusa Pacific University Mentor and supervise research (4 students per semester) 2008-2011 Social Psychology Mentoring Program for junior graduate student (1 per year) 2009-2011 Research Lab Coordinator: Dr. Virginia Kwan Mentor and supervise research for 2-5 students per semester 2006-2011 Invited talk (fall semester), Graduate Research Fellowships San Diego State University- Career Opportunities in Research 2009-2011 SHADES mentor, Arizona State University 2007-2010 Invited talk (fall semester), Guide for Applying to the NSF Fellowship Arizona State University- Current Topics in Social & Cognitive Psychology area 2009 Mock Trial Honors Thesis Defense Committee, Arizona State University 2007 Psi Chi Graduate School Talk 2004-2005 Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office San Diego State University, Academic Peer Advisor AWARDS & HONORS 2012 Association for Hispanics in Higher Education Dissertation Award 2010 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Diversity Travel Award 2009 Graduate College travel grant, Arizona State University 2007 Western Psychological Association Conference Scholarship 2006-2008 Graduate Student Professional Association Travel Grant, Arizona State University
2005-2007 University Graduate Scholarship, Arizona State University 2005 Outstanding Graduating Senior in Psychology, San Diego State University 2005 Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Scholarship, San Diego State University 2004 Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society 2002 Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society 2002-2004 Granite Character Matters Scholarship 2001-2005 San Diego State University Honor s Program & Dean s List PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2014-present Psychology Department Director of Student Engagement 2014- present Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Member 2012-2015 General Psychology Subject Pool Coordinator 2011-2015 Western Psychological Association Council Representative 2010-2011 Social Psychology Program Graduate Student Representative 2010 Center for Excellence in Teaching Graduate Student Teaching Award Reviewer 2008-2009 American Psychological Science Campus Representative 2006-2008 Social Psychology Graduate Studies Committee 2007-2008 Western Psychological Association Student Representative 2005-2008 GPSA Grant Review Committee, ASU Division of Graduate Studies 2006 Society for Prevention Research, Reviewing Committee for 2007 conference PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Psychological Association (APA), Division 8, 4 years American Psychological Science (APS), 4 years Golden Key International Honors Society, 12 years Psi Chi International Honors Society, 12 years Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), 11 years Western Psychological Association (WPA), 12 years JOURNAL REVIEWS Group Process & Intergroup Relations Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology Undergraduate Journal of Psychology Journal of Family Issues Journal of Family Studies Journal of Basic and Applied Research Australian Journal of Psychology Sociological Perspectives REFERENCES Please contact for references.