Assistant Professor of Psychology at Old Dominion University
About
Dr. Alan Meca is an assistant professor of psychology at Old Dominion University (ODU). He received his doctoral degree in April 2014 in developmental science from Florida International University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in public health at the University of Miami under Dr. Seth J. Schwartz. His research focuses on identity development across various domains and on the links between identity and psychosocial functioning and health risk behaviors, particularly among ethnic/racial minorities.
Current Work:
Dr. Meca's research has focused on identity development across various domains (i.e., ethnic/racial, academic, military, and parental identity) and on the links between identity and psychosocial functioning and health risk behaviors. Although Dr. Meca's research has focused on identity development broadly, the majority of his research has focused on cultural identity development and acculturation among ethnic/racial minority adolescence and emerging adulthood, particularly within Hispanic/Latinx populations. His current work is specifically focused on understanding biculturalism and the processes underlying how immigrant youth navigate their cultural streams.
Research Area Keyword(s):
Identity, acculturation, discrimination, youth
