Emily B Goldstein
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD Student & Graduate Teaching Assistant
I am a fourth-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 | Conference Planning Committee | 2023-2025 | Professional Development |
| HDFS Graduate Student Organization | President | 2023-2024 | Leadership |
| 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. Maria Bermudez (HDFS, UGA)
Dr. Zolinda Stoneman (IHDD, UGA)
Dr. Sherwood Burns-Nader (HDFS, University of Alabama)
Publications
George, M., Keller, B., Goldstein, E., Grissim, L., & Boles, J. (2024). Pawsitive pediatrics: Hospital facility dogs at work. Hospital Pediatrics, 14(7), e326–e329. https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2023-007555
George, M., Keller, B., Goldstein, E., Grissim, L., & Boles, J. (2024). Facility dog roles, responsibilities, and experiences in pediatric healthcare. Children’s Health Care, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2024.2317331
Brown, V., Golson, A., Goldstein, E., Bowie, M., Bales, D., & Scheyett, A. (2024). Community perspectives on the use of extension offices for behavioral health. Discover Health Systems, 3(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-023-00059-1
Burns-Nader, S., & Goldstein, E. (2023). Effects of virtual reality during pediatric vaccinations. The Journal of Child Life: Psychosocial Theory and Practice, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.55591/001c.72085
Lukas, M., Avery, G., Burns-Nader, S., Goldstein, E., & Schmitz, A. (2023). Exploring child life specialists’ perspective on the role and benefits of child life in pediatric sexual assault forensic examinations. Children’s Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2022.2079511
Goldstein, E., Burns-Nader, S., Casper, D., Parker, J. (2022). Examining implementation of child life services with facility dogs. Journal of Child Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1177/13674935221146382
Wesoloski, A., Goldstein, E., Anderson, S., Hinton, T., & Burns-Nader, S. (2020). Memories of Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Parent and Sibling Relationships. JOSHUA, 17(1), 27-33.
Goldstein, E., Wesoloski, A., Burns-Nader, S. & Smith, B. (2019). Examining the effectiveness of the buzzy in pediatric patients undergoing injections. JOSHUA, 16(1), 24-28.