Stephenie Chaudoir
Generally speaking, my research focuses on understanding the psychological, behavioral, and health consequences of possessing a concealable stigmatized identity (CSI). Much of this work has focused on understanding the dynamics of disclosure, particularly among people living with HIV/AIDS.
Primary Interests:
- Applied Social Psychology
- Gender Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Motivation, Goal Setting
- Prejudice and Stereotyping
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Journal Articles:
- Chaudoir, S. R., & Fisher, J. D. (2010). The disclosure processes model: Understanding disclosure decision making and postdisclosure outcomes among people living with a concealable stigmatized identity. Psychological Bulletin, 136, 236-256.
- Chaudoir, S. R., & Quinn, D. M. (in press). Revealing concealable stigmatized identities: The impact of disclosure motivations and positive first disclosure experiences on fear of disclosure and well-being. Journal of Social Issues: Social Stigma and Social Disadvantage.
- Chaudoir, S. R., & Quinn, D. M. (2010). Bystander sexism in the intergroup context: The impact of cat-calls on women’s reactions towards men. Sex Roles.
- Earnshaw, V. A., & Chaudoir, S. R. (2009). From conceptualizing to measuring HIV stigma: A review of HIV stigma mechanism measures. AIDS and Behavior, 13, 1160-1177.
- Edmondson, D., Park, C. L., Chaudoir, S. R., & Wortmann, J. H. (2008). Death without God: Religious struggle, death concerns, and depression in the terminally ill. Psychological Science, 19, 628-632.
- Quinn, D. M., & Chaudoir, S. R. (2009). Living with a concealable stigmatized identity: The impact of anticipated stigma, centrality, salience, and cultural stigma on psychological distress and health. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 634-651.
Courses Taught:
- Experimental Methods
- Health Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology of Stigma
Stephenie Chaudoir
Department of Psychology
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
United States of America
