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Mesmin P Destin

  • 1001 Citations
20082022

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Research Interests

Professor Destin studys the ways that socioeconomic environments influence cognition and motivation. He draws particular focus to young people's perceptions of resources and opportunities, which can guide their identities, everyday behaviors, and educational outcomes. This work includes laboratory research, field experiments, and assessments of social psychological interventions including participants from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Education/Academic qualification

Social Psychology, PhD, University of Michigan

… → 2010

Social Psychology, MS, University of Michigan

… → 2007

Psychology & Sociology, BA, Northwestern University

… → 2005

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Grants

Conflicts and clashes: Inequality emerging from non-dominant identity and cultural experiences

Destin, M. P.

William T Grant Foundation

7/1/18 → 6/30/20

Project: Research project

    • Roots and Dreams: Improving Academic Progress by supporting Adolescents' Postsecondary Aspirations (Subproject for SP0048571 PI: Prof. Destin)

    Destin, M. P.

    Spencer Foundation

    4/1/18 → 8/31/20

    Project: Research project

    • Race-based Biological Stress, Ethnic-Racial Identity, and Educational Outcomes: New Approaches to Studying Academic Achievement Gaps

    Adam, E. K. & Destin, M. P.

    Spencer Foundation

    9/1/17 → 8/31/22

    Project: Research project

    • Healthy Pathways towards Academic Achievement and Social Mobility for Low-SES Youth

    Destin, M. P.

    William T Grant Foundation

    7/1/16 → 6/30/21

    Project: Research project

    • Multidisciplinary Program in Educational Sciences

    Adam, E. K., Chase-Lansdale, L., Coburn, C. E., Cook, T. D., Destin, M. P., Easterday, M. W., Figlio, D. N., Gerber, E. M., Guryan, J. E., Hedges, L. V., Horn, M. S., Ispa-Landa, S., Jackson, C. K., Lam, W. S. E., Lee, C. D., Medin, D. L., Rapp, D. N., Rosenbaum, J. E., Schanzenbach, D. W., Sherin, B. L., Smilowitz, K. R., Spencer, B. D., Spillane, J. P. & Uttal, D. H.

    Institute of Education Sciences

    9/1/14 → 8/31/20

    Project: Research project

    • Research Output

    • 1001 Citations
    • 34 Article
    • 4 Other report
    • 3 Review article
    • 1 Chapter

    Identity Research That Engages Contextual Forces to Reduce Socioeconomic Disparities in Education

    Destin, M., Apr 1 2020, In : Current Directions in Psychological Science. 29, 2, p. 161-166 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    • Immigrant adolescents’ roots and dreams: Perceived mismatches between ethnic identities and aspirational selves predict engagement

    Debrosse, R., Destin, M., Rossignac-Milon, M., Taylor, D. & Rogers, L. O., Jan 2 2020, In : Self and Identity. 19, 1, p. 1-15 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    • 1 Scopus citations

    A belief in socioeconomic mobility promotes the development of academically motivating identities among low-socioeconomic status youth

    Browman, A. S., Svoboda, R. C. & Destin, M., Jan 1 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Self and Identity.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    • 2 Scopus citations

    A path to advance research on identity and socioeconomic opportunity

    Destin, M., Dec 2019, In : American Psychologist. 74, 9, p. 1071-1079 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    • Exploring Opportunities for a Broader Impact During the Early Mid-Career Phase

    Destin, M., Jan 1 2019, In : Perspectives on Psychological Science. 14, 1, p. 81-84 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    1 Scopus citations