Evelyn Barrales
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant
Evelyn Barrales is a second-year doctoral student studying Human Development and Family Science at the University of Georgia, with a primary focus on Mexican American family processes in her research.
261C Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Human Development and Family Studies | Winthrop University | May 2023 |
| B.A. | Modern Languages with a Concentration in Spanish | Winthrop University | May 2023 |
Research
Evelyn's research aims to uncover within-group differences among Mexican American families, investigate the influences of biculturalism on the development of Mexican American families, and explore gender identity development among Mexican American emerging adult women. All approached from an intersectional, strengths-based perspective. Her overarching research goal is to produce translational research that can be used to inform clinical practice with Mexican American emerging adult women and their families.
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Graduate Fellow Award | University of Georgia Graduate School | 2023-27 |
| NCFR Student Access Grant | National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) | 2022-23 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFS Graduate Student Organization | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair | 2023-24 | Leadership |
Advisory Committee
Dr. J. Maria Bermudez
Dr. April Few-Demo
Dr. Elizabeth Wieling
Conference Presentations
Barrales, E., & Edwards, A. L. (2022, November). Cultural influences on gender identity development among Mexican American women in multigenerational households. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Working Papers
Edwards-Bianchi, A. L., Barrales, E., (under review). Investing in ourselves: Motherwork processes among rural Mexican American mothers and their emerging adult daughters. Journal of Latinx Psychology.