Department of Psychology

Faculty

Dr. Richard Deyo
Dr. Carrie Fried
Dr. John Johanson
Dr. Mary Kesler
Dr. Kristi Lane
Dr. Gloria Marmolejo
Dr. Peter Miene (chair)
Dr. Charles Schreiber
Dr. Susan Sefkow
Dr. Jessica Siebenbruner
Dr. Janette Williams
Dr. Kerry Williams


Faculty office hours

Education

University of Minnesota: B.A., Psychology; Minor, Child Psychology, 1999

University of Minnesota: M.A. Child Psychology, 2003

University of Minnesota: Ph.D. Child Psychology; Applied Developmental Psychology Certificate, 2005


Frequently Taught Courses

PSY 210 General Psychology
PSY 250 Developmental Psychology


Scholarly Interests & Expertise

Adolescent Development
Adolescent Risk Behavior (e.g., alcohol/drug use; sexual behavior)
Young Adult Development
Romantic Relationships


Opportunities for Student Research

Students are welcome to inquire about possible research opportunities available with Dr. Siebenbruner throughout the year. They are also welcome to present their own research ideas for consideration for independent research projects.


Selected Publications/Presentations

Siebenbruner, J., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Egeland, B. (2007). Sexual partners and contraceptive use: A 16-year prospective study predicting abstinence and risk behavior. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 17(1), 179-206.

Siebenbruner, J., Englund, M., Egeland, B., & Hudson, K. (2006). Developmental antecedents of late adolescence substance use patterns. Development and Psychopathology, 18, 551-571.

Siebenbruner, J., & Shaffer, A. (2005, April). Sexual activity during adolescence and young adult outcomes. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

Siebenbruner, J., & Englund, M. (2005, April). Adolescent substance use and young adult adaptation. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Siebenbruner, J., & Collins, W. A. (2004). A prospective study of intraindividual and peer influences on adolescents’ heterosexual romantic and sexual behavior. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 33(4), 381-394.


Joined WSU Psychology Department

2007