Jason D. Seacat
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My major program of research explores the interplay of negative social stereotypes, stigmatization, and the personal health behaviors of individuals classified as overweight or obese. Guided by research on stereotype threat, my work seeks to understand how variations across time and situations can impact the outcomes of obesity-related stigmatization. In addition, I collaborate with researchers on issues pertaining to diet-related decision making and the consequences of mental illness stigma on treatment-seeking behavior.
Primary Interests:
- Applied Social Psychology
- Attitudes and Beliefs
- Causal Attribution
- Health Psychology
- Prejudice and Stereotyping
- Sexuality, Sexual Orientation
- Social Cognition
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Journal Articles:
- Daniels, A. S., Seacat, J. D., & Inglehart, M. R. (2009). Orthodontic treatment motivation and cooperation: A cross-sectional analysis of adolescent patients' and parents' responses. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 136(6), 780-787.
- Nabors, N., Seacat, J., & Rosenthal, M. (2002). Predictors of caregiver burden following traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury, 12, 1039-1050.
- Seacat, J. D., Hirschman, R. D., & Mickelson, K. D. (2007). Attributions of HIV onset-controllability, emotional reactions and helping intentions: The implicit effect of victim sexual orientation. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
- Seacat, J. D., & Inglehart, M. R. (2003). Education about treating patients with HIV infections/AIDS: The student perspective. Journal of Dental Education.
- Seacat, J. D., Litt, M. D., & Daniels, A. S. (2009). Dental students treating patients with HIV/AIDS: The influence of attitudes and HIV knowledge. Journal of Dental Education, 73, 437-444.
- Seacat, J. D., & Mickelson, K. D. (2009). Stereotype threat and the exercise/dietary health intentions of overweight women. Journal of Health Psychology, 14, 556-567.
Courses Taught:
- Conservation Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Introductory Psychology
- Research Design
- Social Psychology
Jason D. Seacat
Department of Psychology
Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts 01119
United States of America
- Phone: (413) 796-2258