Jennifer E. Steele-Staats

Degrees:

West Virginia University: B.S. Psychology, B.A. Criminology & Investigations, B.A. Women’s Studies

Research Interests:

Domestic Violence Victim Behavior, Family Structure and Poverty in Appalachia

Awards:

West Virginia University McNair Scholar 2008-2009

West Virginia University Psychology Honors Thesis

Presentations:

Just Like Mommy: Does Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence Have an Impact on Adult Intimate Partner Relationships? Proposal Presented at McNair Scholars Research Symposium 2008

Help-Seeking Behaviors in a Mixed Rural-Urban Population of Abused Women: Influence of Demographic Variables.  Presented at the Tri-State Psychology Conference 2009

Biography: I was raised in rural West Virginia where I attended Ripley High School. I then attended West Virginia University for my undergraduate degrees before moving to Akron, Ohio to pursue my masters in sociology. I am currently working with Drs. Feltey and Elman on their research about pioneer women’s experiences. I also hope to expand work on my undergraduate thesis about battered women’s help-seeking behaviors. When I’m not working on research or reading, I’m spending all of my time with my two toddlers.

Contact information:jes91@zips.uakron.edu