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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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Barry University Engaged STEM Scholars (ESS) Program
Barry University, National Science Foundation
2/1/20 → 1/31/25
Project: Research project
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Race-based Biological Stress, Ethnic-Racial Identity, and Educational Outcomes: New Approaches to Studying Academic Achievement Gaps
9/1/17 → 8/31/22
Project: Research project
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Healthy Pathways towards Academic Achievement and Social Mobility for Low-SES Youth
7/1/16 → 6/30/22
Project: Research project
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Conflicts and clashes: Inequality emerging from non-dominant identity and cultural experiences
7/1/18 → 12/30/20
Project: Research project
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Effects of positive versus negative expressive writing exercises on adolescent academic achievement
Jones, B. K. & Destin, M., Jun 2021, In: Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 51, 6, p. 549-559 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Elevating the Objectives of Higher Education to Effectively Serve Students From Diverse Socioeconomic Backgrounds
Destin, M., Rosario, R. J. & Vossoughi, S., Mar 2021, In: Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 8, 1, p. 59-66 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From deficit to benefit: Highlighting lower-SES students' background-specific strengths reinforces their academic persistence
Hernandez, I. A., Silverman, D. M. & Destin, M., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 92, 104080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 › peer-review
4 Scopus citations -
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 › peer-review
1 Scopus citations