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Rona Carter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on off-time pubertal development and its impact on mental health among Black girls, investigating the interplay of social and cultural factors that exacerbate risks such as depression and academic disengagement. With a background in Applied Developmental Psychology, Dr. Carter utilizes a Black Feminist Womanist framework to explore how systemic oppression affects development and identity. Her methodological approaches include secondary data analysis and original data collection using mixed methods to understand the complexities of biological and social transitions during puberty. Dr. Carter's work addresses crucial aspects of pubertal timing, racial identity, peer relationships, and psychosocial outcomes in varied school contexts. She has published extensively in areas related to developmental psychology, focusing on how identity and social interactions influence development during adolescence.
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