Dr. Chantel Haughton

Biography

Chantel Haughton is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University, in the Brian Lamb School of Communication. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and both an M.A. and B.A. from the same institution and the University of Iowa, respectively. Her research focuses on how compounding stressors affect the well-being of families, particularly Black Latinx families. Through her work, she explores the intricacies of communication processes such as social support, confirming and disconfirming messages, and conflict resolution. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, she investigates the intersection of racial and ethnic stigma, chronic stress, and mental health within communication contexts. Dr. Haughton aims to contribute to the development of a knowledge base regarding mental health communication while expanding the literature on the experiences of people of color, which have often been devalued in academia. Her specific interest lies in understanding cultural differences in communication practices and the role these differences play in fostering resilience among minority families. Ultimately, she hopes to shed light on how to effectively communicate about stigmatized issues to promote individual, familial, and societal well-being.

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