Laura Johnson
Associate Professor of Psychology
Phone Number: (662)915-5185
Email: ljohnson@olemiss.edu
http://www.croft.olemiss.edu/Pages/?section=6&page=67

Key Words: multicultural, international psychology, cross-cultural, postive youth development, Africa, civic engagement

Research Description: Multicultural, international, global psychology, environmental psychology (attitudes and action), positive youth development and civic engagement, cross-cultural adjustment and social integration, refugee and ethnic minority mental health, across cultural contexts. Dr. Johnson collaborates with the Jane Goodall Institute "Roots&Shoots" global, environmental and humanitarian program for youth and focuses in East Africa. She has written several book chapters and articles on the role of culture in mental health treatment and in youth development. She also partners with Wildlife Clubs of Uganda, Uganda Youth development Link and other centers for street connected youth. Dr. Johnson teaches multicultural psychology, human sexuality, and environmental psychology, as well as a yearly study abroad course on Ecology and Youth Development in Tanzania and workshops on cross-cultural adjustment for the Croft. Dr. Johnson has received two US Fulbright Foundation awards and two National Geographic Conservation Trust grants for work with east African youth. Dr. Johnson served on the American Psychological Association�s (APA) Committee on International Relations in Psychology and is an International Division member and a liaison to Uganda, Tanzania and China. Dr. Johnson was an international exchange student in Kenya (88-89), and U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Papua New Guinea (93-95).

Honors Theses:

Robertson, Gabrielle Udoka (2021) Explanatory Models of Autism in Nigeria: Exploring Sociocultural Beliefs to Inform Systems of Care (full text)

Maher, Maureen (2020) Parks and People: Connection to Nature and Wellbeing Among U.S. National Park Seasonal Workers (full text)

Turner, Grace (2020) The Roots of Wellbeing: Positive Effects of Nature Writing (full text)

Westfall, Katherine (2014) Promotion of Environmental Engagement Through Positive Youth Development in Tanzania. (full text)

Cupit, Anne Houston (2011) Positive Youth Development in Tanzania: Creating a Swahili Version of the Developmental Assets Profile

LeMay, Carrie Clark (2009) "Multicultural Attitudes, Minority Status, and Perceptions of Campus Climate at The University of Mississippi"

Peterson, Mary Margaret (2009) "An Exploration of Factors Increasing Male Involvement in Couples' HIV Testing in Malawi" (full text)