Silvia Mazzula

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Dr. Silvia Lorena Mazzula, Ph.D., is an award-wining educator, scholar mentor and mental health researcher with extensive experience on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. A Columbia University alum, she is a first generation college student from poor economic background, born in Uruguay, South America, raised in New Jersey, and mother of three boys

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Race-based traumatic stress, racial identity statuses, and psychological functioning: An exploratory investigation

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 2017

To understand the impact racial experiences have on people of color, it is important to consider ... more To understand the impact racial experiences have on people of color, it is important to consider both whether there are any race-based traumatic stress symptoms (RBTS) and within-group psychological differences as reflected in one’s racial identity status attitudes (RISA). Moreover, if the combination of RBTS reactions and racial identity status attitudes are related to their psychological functioning? The current study explored the relationships between a person’s reactions to memorable racial encounters as assessed by the Race-Based Traumatic Stress Symptoms Scale, their racial identity status attitudes measured by the People of Color Racial Identity Attitude Scale, and psychological functioning (i.e., distress and well-being). Data from 282 adult community-based participants were used to examine the combined associations between RBTS, racial identity status attitudes, psychological well-being and psychological distress. A hierarchical cluster analysis was conducted to examine the relationships between race-based traumatic stress reactions and racial identity status attitudes. A two-cluster group solution was found that showed associations between externally defined or less mature racial identity status attitudes and higher RBTS symptoms and psychological distress. Internally defined or more mature or differentiated racial identity statuses were related to decreased psychological distress and RBTS symptoms. The findings were not expected in that lower racial identity statues were associated with higher levels of RBTS. Clinical implications and future research directions are discussed.

Cultural Values and Racial Identity Statuses Among Latino Students

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2008

The authors investigated the content and structure of cultural value orientations associated with... more The authors investigated the content and structure of cultural value orientations associated with how cultural groups view relationships, time, nature, and activity in a group of 107 Latino college and graduate students. The study employed the Visible Racial Ethnic/Identity Attitude Scale and Intercultural Values Inventory. A regression analysis revealed racial identity status attitudes predict value orientation preferences of human nature as evil, lineal and collateral social relationships, and a belief in harmony with nature. Five repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance revealed a mixed and good view of human nature, a sense of harmony with nature and a future preference. More complex preferences were found with respect to the activity and social relations orientations, reflecting a blending of Eurocentric and Latino cultural values.

Child Psychotherapy

Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development, 2011

Latino Boys and Men: Advancing Scholarship and Community-Based Solutions

The authors address systemic limitations on understanding the state of the field by using an inte... more The authors address systemic limitations on understanding the state of the field by using an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to identify community-based solutions with Latino men and boys that may not be included in academic literature. They review mainstream academic knowledge, as well as knowledge from community-based initiatives with Latino boys and men in the area of healthy masculinity

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