JENNIFER A. JOY-GABA
RESEARCH
2026-2027
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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
04.2026 - Regina accepts a doctoral position!
04.2026 - Cynthia presents at VCU's National Undergraduate Conference!
04.2026 - Alexander, Sneha, and Cynthia present at the departmental conference!
02.2026 - Cynthia presents at SPSP!
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
Honor's Thesis
Syd Cope
Undergraduate
Samantha Douthit
Abrianna Harris
Snehalitha Rajagopalan
Alexander Vaughn
Levi Vejvoda
Ali Zwayen
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
Regina Easter, PhD. Program, University of Kentucky
Ian Ferguson, Master's Program, New York University
Briana Griffin
Alexis Hingle, Master's Social Program, VCU
James Hovermale, Master's Program, VCU
Jackie Hoyt, Master's Program
Merryn Isbell, Master's Social Work, VCU
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