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Crystal Oberle
Professor
Texas State University
Education/Degree:
1 Psychology Psychology (Arizona State University)
About
Dr. Crystal Oberle is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Texas State University. Her research program is interdisciplinary and explores how culture and diverse social identities influence behavior, cognition, health, and well-being. These identities may include race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, and more. Of particular interest are the lived experiences of marginalized people, how those experiences relate to inclusion and equity, and the impact of those experiences on mental and physical health.
Current Work
Current research projects include explorations in the following three areas: (a) how empathy mediates the relationship between prior adversity experienced by marginalized people (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals) and prosocial behaviors/attitudes that include support for affirmative action and pro-immigration policies; (b) the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and bans on the belongingness and mental health of marginalized people; and (c) the impact of vicarious intergroup contact through the media on people's explicit and implicit prejudice toward marginalized people.
Research Area Keyword(s)
Marginalized identities, Prosocial behaviors and attitudes, Mental health and well-being