Emily B Goldstein
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD Student & Graduate Teaching Assistant
I am a second-year PhD student who is passionate about child life research.
261B Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Human Development and Family Studies | University of Alabama | May 2021 |
| Bachelor of Science | Human Development and Family Studies, Child Life | University of Alabama | May 2019 |
Research
Most of my research is focused on enhancing quantitative research within the child life field. My area of specialization is disability studies, so I am particularly interested in hopsitalization and child life experiences of children with disabilities.
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Student Research Recognition Award | Association of Child Life Professionals | 2022 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Child Life Professionals | Abstract Review Committee | 2021-2023 | Professional Development |
| HDFS Graduate Student Organization | Vice President | 2022-2023 | Leadership |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Diane Bales (HDFS, UGA)
Dr. Noel Card (HDFS, UGA)
Dr. Carol Lawson (IHDD, UGA)
Dr. Sherwood Burns-Nader (HDFS, University of Alabama)
Publications
Goldstein, E., Burns-Nader, S., Casper, D., Parker, J. (2022). Examining Implementation of Child Life Services with Facility Dogs. Journal of Child Health Care.
Lukas, M., Avery, G., Burns-Nader, S., Goldstein, E., & Schmitz, A. (2022). Exploring child life specialists’ perspective on the role and benefits of child life in Pediatric Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations. Children’s Health Care.