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Are mindful people better at regulating their emotions?

Emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, and so on often need to be "regulated" for us to behave in healthy, adaptive ways. How can people better regulate their emotions when stressed? read more...

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Can we help children with ADHD succeed in school?

Adolescents with ADHD often experience significant problems in school, such as failing grades and low achievement test scores. Can we predict these problems before they occur? read more...

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Why do African American youth trade cigarettes for cigars?

Many youth perceive cigars to pose fewer health risks than cigarettes. But, is this true? read more...

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Are cultural issues important in rehabilitation medicine?

Many health problems and disabilities disproportionately affect ethnic minority communities. But what can rehabilitation specialists do to change that? read more...

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Is religious counseling effective?

Many religious people say they want religious counseling. But is it effective? And, if it is not available, is secular counseling less effective for religious people than religious counseling? read more...

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Dr. Kevin Allison

Professor

Clinical Psychology (primary), Developmental Psychology (secondary)

Associate Dean, Community Activities, College of Humanities and Sciences

 

PhD (1989), DePaul University

Contact Information

Phone: 804-828-1203

Office: Scherer Hall, rm 107

E-mail: kallison@vcu.edu

Research Interests

My recent work has focused on the use of data, research and technology in efforts to strengthen community capacity and community-level social capital. I also am involved in the development and evaluation of adolescent, family and community preventive interventions supporting healthy developmental trajectories for urban youth. My work emphasizes the role of culture and community in intervention and prevention. My other major interests include university partnerships and community collaboration in supporting change.

Selected Publications

Belgrave, F. Z., & Allison, K.W. (2006). African American Psychology: From Africa to America. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Meyer, A., Allison, K., Reese, L., Gay, F., & Multi-site Violence Prevention Project (2004). Choosing to Be violence-free in middle school: The conceptual model for the student program of GREAT schools and families. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26(1s), 20-28.

Howard, C. W., & Allison, K.W. (2004). Bringing all partners to the table: The Virginia Commonwealth University and Carver Community Partnership. Metropolitan Universities Journal, 15(3), 57-76.

Belgrave, F. Z., Reed, M. C., Plybon, L. E., Butler, D. S., Allison, K. W., & Davis, T. (2004). An evaluation of Sisters of Nia: A cultural program for African American girls. Journal of Black Psychology. 30(3), 329-343.

Recent Courses Taught at VCU
Recent Grant

VCU Academic Center of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control, A. Farrell, P.I., K. Allison, R. Cohen, A. Meyer, W. Kliewer, S. Masho, E. Erwin, T. Sullivan, co-investigators ($4,300,000). 2005-2010.