About

The PERSI Lab

The Promoting Ethnic Racial Socialization & Identity (PERSI) Lab aims to improve mental health and achievement outcomes in Latinx and other minoritized children by identifying and mitigating factors associated with ethnic-racial disparities. Our work centers community voices and cultural strengths, namely ethnic-racial socialization and identity; applies a lifespan lens, with a particular focus on early childhood; and spans applied developmental and intervention research to translate findings into meaningful prevention efforts. 

For information on joining the PERSI lab, contact Dr. Esther Calzada. 

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