Shelley Aikman, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Health Psychology and Social Psychology
Overview
Dr. Aikman’s research focuses on the influence of internal and external factors on attitudes, health, and well-being. Her primary interest is in the factors that impact health-related attitudes and behaviors, and her recent focus is on mindfulness and well-being. She is also interested in factors impacting prosocial attitudes. Dr. Aikman is a certified mindfulness teacher through the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Psychology
- Skills and Careers in Psychology
- Social Psychology Lab
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychology of Eating
Education
- Ph.D., Applied Research Psychology w/emphasis in Health, University of Texas at El Paso, 2003
- B.A., Psychology, English & American Literature, University of Texas at El Paso, 1997
Research/Special Interests
- Mindfulness
- Wellbeing
- Attitudes
- Health-related Attitudes and Behaviors
- Prosocial Attitudes and Behaviors