Assistant Professor of Psychology at Bennett College
About
Dr. Santiba Campbell is an assistant professor of psychology at Bennett College. A native of North Carolina, Dr. Campbell received her BA in psychology from Winston-Salem State University. She earned her MA and PhD in the field of social psychology from the University of Delaware. Her basic research question addresses; What factors determine whether, in the face of perpetual threats posed by racism and racial discrimination, African Americans maintain positive psychological well-being, physical health, achieve success and reach personal goals, or adopt negative self-images and other destructive behaviors? This is studied through the lens of racial identity development, intersectionality, and contemplative practices, with an interest in college student success and satisfaction. She is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and services on the ethics committee.
Current Work:
Dr. Campbell's work has been on applying an intersectional perspective to assess the nature and consequences of social identity development regarding personal and collective self, particularly in historical targets of racism; African Americans. Her research concerning racial identity and perceptions of racial discrimination and how both may influence psychological well-being for African American college students provides some theoretical background on the needs of students from underrepresented populations. Dr. Campbell is currently examining the relationship between stress and negative health outcomes of African American women by exploring the concepts of the universal context of racism, black identity development, and race-based traumatic stress injury. It has been shown that perceived racism can lead to negative psychological and physiological outcomes. Contemplative practices like yoga may moderate some of the negative health outcomes that typically affect people of color due to stress from racism.
Research Area Keyword(s):
Social psychology, racial identity, contemplative practices, student success and satisfaction
