Education:
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PhD, Human Development & Family Science, Loma Linda University
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M.A. Family Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
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M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
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B.S. Psychology, George Fox University
Key Awards/Affiliation:
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LLU Outstanding Research Award, 2017
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LLU Outstanding Student Award, 2017
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Loma Linda University’s Dean’s List, 2012-2017
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Pepperdine University, Summa Cum Laude, 2010
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George Fox University Dean List, 2004-2007
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George Fox University, Cum Laude 2007
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National Council of Family Relationships, Oct 2017-Present
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Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Jan 2016-Present
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American Psychological Association, 2008-Present
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Western Psychological Association, 2008-2009; 2019-Present
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Psi Chi, 2006-2008
Academic/Research Interests:
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Program Development and evaluation
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College Student Psychosocial Development
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Loneliness
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Geriatric Health & Mental Health
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Statistics
Research or Publications:
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Wang, S., Eldridge, K, Milosevic, J. & Hyancinth, J. The Transition to College: The Role of Faith and Emotional Relationships?, Dallas, TX, March 2019
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Stiel, L., Estrella, J. & Wang, S. (2014). Family Resilience Predicts Socioeconomic Mobility of HUD Participants. Paper presented at the National Conference of Family Relations Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, Nov, 2014
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Wang, S., Eldridge, K. & Parmelee, H. College students’ faith and interpersonal development: Connections and clarity for counselors. Poster presented Oct 2014 at the American Association for Christian Counselors Annual National Conference, Branson, MO.
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Eldridge, K., Parmelee, H. & Wang, S., (2016) The Healing Power of Young Adult Relationship Education. Seminar presented March 2016 at the Christian Association of Psychological Studies Annual National Conference, Pasadena, CA, Mar 2016
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Wang, S., Evans, M., Parmelee, H., & Eldridge, K., Distelberg, B. (manuscript in preparation) Relationship Intelligence: How relationship competence and skills are critical to collegiate mental health and development.
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Wang, S. & Distelberg, B. (In Press) Impressions of Personal Health Among Collegians: What Relationships and Faith Factors Predict Health Related Quality of Life Among College Students? College Student Journal
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Wang, S., Eldridge, K.A., & Parmelee, H. (2016). Relationships with God, relationships with others, and health: Associations among first year college students. Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development, 15, 36-53.
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Stiel, L. Estrella, J. Wang, S., & Distelberg, B. (2014) Family resilience predicts socioeconomic mobility of HUD participants. Journal of Human Behavior in the Environment, 24, 759-774 doi:10.1080/10911359.2013.873755
Philosophy of Education:
Learning is not just an intellectual experience but an emotional and spiritual one. Learning should be used as a vehicle to not only serve God and others but to also discover one's identity in the world and in the coming Kingdom
Hobbies/interests
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Martial Arts (Bujinkan, Muay Thai, & Brazilian Jiu-jitsu)
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Fingerstyle Guitar
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Rock digging/hounding
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Voice Acting
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Cooking
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Computer coding/programming
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Real Estate investing
Favorite Scripture
Proverbs 3:5
