Dr. Rosario Ceballo

Biography

Rosario Ceballo is a Professor of Psychology and Women’s Gender Studies at the University of Michigan, focusing on the contextual factors influencing the psychological functioning of children and adolescents in impoverished communities. Her research integrates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, particularly examining Latino families in relation to academic outcomes, parent-child dynamics, and culturally rooted risk and protective factors. With a strong background in feminist theory, Ceballo investigates how racial and class-based stereotypes affect minority women, in particular regarding experiences of infertility. Her significant body of work includes studies on community violence, parent involvement in education, and gender dynamics among Latino/a adolescents, contributing extensively to the fields of psychology and gender studies. Ceballo has published numerous articles in reputable journals and serves as an editor for influential academic publications. She is actively engaged in initiatives that unite Latino scholars across various disciplines at the University of Michigan.

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