Rachel M. Taylor
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant
I am currently a third-year doctoral student in the Human Development and Family Sciences program.
Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Human Development and Family Science | University of Connecticut | 2020 |
| B.S. | Psychology | Eastern Michigan University | 2018 |
Research
My research involves topics in both human development and developmental methodology. Substantively, my research investigates positive development, particularly character development and adjustment. My quantitative interests include meta-analysis, the analysis of longitudinal data, and missing data/data imputation methods.
Teaching
I have previously taught graduate-level meta-analysis and R programming and have served as a teaching assistant for classes on family interaction and experimental psychology. I also serve as a statistical consultant through the HDFS department.
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Children's Medical Center | Graduate Research Assistant | 2019-2020 |
| University of Connecticut | Graduate Research Assistant | 2018-2019 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2023 |
| Rosabelle Carr Koelsche Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2022-2023 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2022 |
| Karen R. Davis Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2021-2022 |
| Jim and Lynda Walters Support Fund | University of Georgia | 2021-2022 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2021 |
| FACS Funds for Excellence Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2021 |
| Walter Fund Graduate Travel Award | University of Georgia | 2020 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFS Graduate Student Organization | President | Fall 2021 - Spring 2023 | Leadership |
Areas of Expertise
Meta-analysis, longitudinal data analysis, missing data, positive psychology and positive development, character strengths
Mentorship
I work with and mentor students on both group and personal projects. Students are welcome to apply to work with me during the spring and fall semesters. Please email me if you are interested in getting involved!
Recent papers and presentations I have worked on with students include:
*Morales, J., Taylor, R. M., & Card, N. A. (April, 2023). Examining the association between proactive and reactive aggression and substance use: A Meta-analysis. Poster presented at the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Future Directions Forum, in Regina, Canada.
*Morales, J,., L., Taylor, R. M., & Card, N. A. (April, 2023). Examining the association between proactive and reactive aggression and substance use: A Meta-analysis. Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO) Symposium, Athens, GA.
*Myers, L., Taylor, R. M., King, E., & Card, N. A. (April, 2023). The association between levels of post-traumatic stress disorder and meaning in life: A Meta-analysis. Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO) Symposium, Athens, GA.
*Patel, S. P., Munoz, M., Taylor, R. M., Ann, S., & Card, N. A. (April, 2023). A meta-analysis of the relationship between proactive and reactive aggression with later ADHD-type symptoms. Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO) Symposium, Athens, GA.
*Patel, S. P., Taylor, R. M., & Card, N. A. (April, 2022). Does increased purpose in life improve outcomes for individuals with HIV or AIDS? A Meta-analysis. World Health Forum, Athens, GA.
*Myers, L., Taylor, R. M., & Card, N. A. (May, 2022). The association between outcomes for individuals with substance abuse disorder and meaning in life: A Meta-analysis. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
*Patel, S. P., Taylor, R. M., & Card, N. A. (April, 2022). Associations between HIV and Purpose in Life: A Meta-analysis. Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO) Symposium, Athens, GA.
*Myers, L., Taylor, R. M., & Card, N. A. (April, 2022). The association between outcomes for substance abuse disorder and purpose in life: A Meta-analysis. Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO) Symposium, Athens, GA.
*Ward, C., Taylor, R. M., Brown, E. (2019, April). The Social Influence on HIV Testing Among Black Students at a PWI. 22nd Annual UConn Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition, Storrs, CT.
* denotes student co-author