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Stephanie Fryberg
Professor of Psychology
Northwestern University
Education/Degree:
1 Social Psychology Social Psychology (Stanford University)
About
Stephanie Fryberg, PhD, is an associate professor for American Indian Studies and Psychology at the University of Washington. She is a proud member of the Tulalip Tribes and centers her research on how social representation of race, culture and social class influence the development of self, psychological well-being and educational attainment.
She received her masters and doctorate degrees in social psychology from Stanford University, where in 2011 she was inducted into its Multicultural Hall of Fame. Fryberg previously served as the director of Cultural Competency, Learning Improvement and Tulalip Community Development for the Marysville School District in Marysville, Wash.
Current Work
Fryberg has dedicated her scholarship to how social representation of race, culture and social class influence the development of self, psychological well-being and educational attainment. Some of her recent work includes “The impact of self-relevant representations on school belonging for underrepresented Native American students” and “Frozen in time: The impact of Native American media representations on identity and self-understanding.” In 2011, Fryberg testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on the topic of “Stolen Identities: The impact of racist stereotypes on Indigenous people.”
Research Area Keyword(s)
Self and Identity, Cultural Psychology, Stereotyping and Prejudice