JENNIFER A. JOY-GABA
RESEARCH
2025-2026
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In general, my research interests span both cognitive and social psychology. The core of my research involves investigating explicit and implicit attitudes and motivation. Specifically, I am interested in how these social processes influence cognitive operations like perception and decision making.
My current research is aimed at investigating how social media influences our attitudes and decisions. If you are interested in joining my lab as a research assistant, please complete an application.
Recent Lab News
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08.2025 - Steph and Bella pass qualifying exams!
05.2025 - Mattie earns her PhD!
03.2025 - Grace accepts a TAship to Radford for her Master's!
03.2025 - Olivia is accepted to four Master's programs and choose UPenn!
04.2024 - Nina defends her dissertation!
03.2024 - Mattie defends her dissertation proposal!
CURRENT LAB MEMBERS
Graduate
Steph Barrientos
Bella Di Lauro
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Undergraduate
Samantha Douthit
Regina Easter
Abrianna Harris
Camille Navia Munoz
Snehalitha Rajagopalan
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GRADUATE ALUMNI
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Anna Behler, PhD, NC State
Mattie Hedgebeth, PhD
Nina Plotnikov, PhD
Adam Abdelsalam, Master's Program, VCU
Ashley Bacalso, Master's Program, Cornell University
Yunjung Chung, Doctoral Program, VCU
Ian Ferguson, Master's Program, New York University
Briana Griffin
Alexis Hingle, Master's Program, VCU
James Hovermale, Master's Program, VCU
Jackie Hoyt, Master's Program
David Lansdell, Master's Program, VCU
Yashwant Mirajkar, Medical School, VCU
Deidre Miller
Grace Morfeld, Master's Program, Radford University
Olivia Stokes, Master's Program, Univ of Pennsylvania
Melissa Virtue, Master's Program, University of Miami
Christina Taylor, Master's Program, University of Virginia
Yuyu Tsoi, Master's Program, William and Mary
Eleni Walker