International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science is an international interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of basic knowledge in the social and behavioral sciences. It contains articles pertaining to theoretical integration of ideas, epistemology of social and biological sciences, and original empirical research articles of general scientific value.


Deneia Thomas

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, USA

Research Areas

Diversity

Education

2005Ph.DEducational Psychology, University of Kentucky: Lexington, KY
1996Ed.SSchool Psychology, University of Kentucky: Lexington, KY
1992MSEducational Psychology, University of Kentucky: Lexington, KY
1990BAPsychology, Kentucky State University: Frankfort, KY

Experience

2011-presentAssociate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University-Counseling & Educational Psychology, Richmond, KY
2007-2011Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University-Counseling & Educational Psychology, Richmond, KY
2005-2007Instructor, Bluegrass Community & Technical College-Division of Behavioral Sciences, Lexington, KY
2004-2004Adjunct Faculty, Kentucky State University-College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Frankfort, KY
1996&2000University Staff Instructor, Kentucky State University-College of Professional Studies. Frankfort, KY
1996-1997University Staff Instructor, Kentucky State University-First Year Expreience Program. Frankfort, KY

Academic Achievement

EKU College of Education Dean's Research Award Nominee (2009)
EKU College of Education Dean's Teaching Award Nominee (2009)
Dissertation Student Support Award, African American Studies, University of Kentucky
Dissertation Grant, Collaborative Center for Literacy Development, University of Kentucky
Dissertation Research Award, Pauline C. Young Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Employee Recognition Award, Kentucky Department of Education
Education Acheivement Award, Kentucky Department of Education
Commonwealth Incentive Award, University of Kentucky

Membership

American Counseling Association (ACA)
Kentucky Counseling Assocation (KCA)
Association for Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE)
Lexington Area Association of Black Psychologists (LAABPsi)
National Social Science Association (NSSA)
National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network (ESIN)
Association for the Advancement of Educational Research (AAER)
National Council for Black Studies (NCBS)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Thomas, D. & Brown Wright, L. (accepted for publication). Diversity in schools. Are multicultural counseling programs in schools nede to inprove the academic performance of students? Debating Issues in American Education. Sage Publications.
[2]  Thomas, K. & Thomas, D. (2011, March). Internal Belief System. Panel presentation at the 35th Annual National Council for Black Studies Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
[3]  Thomas, D. & Love, K. (2011, March). Recognizing the signs of mental distress in African American Women: No more suffering in silence. Panel presentation at the 35th Annual National Council for Black Studies Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
[4]  Thomas, D. & Love, K. (2010, November). The glass ceiling versus a concrete block: Is there a difference for women of color in academe? Roundtable session presented at the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research Annual Meeting, Hutchinson Island, FL.
[5]  Thomas, D. & Love, K. (2010, March). Perceptions of the concrete ceiling effect among African American women and effective counseling strategies. Educational session presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburg, PA.
[6]  Hall, S., & Thomas, D. (2010, March). Tips for counselors and supervisors: Addressing multicultural concerns in clinical supervision. Poster session presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburg, PA.
[7]  Yson, A.; Love, K.; Thomas, D (2010, April). Perceptions of the glass ceiling and the concrete ceiling among women employed at institutions of higher education. Poster session presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Missoula, MT.
[8]  Love, K., & Thomas, D. (2009, October). Multi-ethnic parenting practices that work: A cross-sectional study examining practical strategies that yield positive developmental outcomes. Poster session presented at the at the Fall Professional Development Conference of the National Social Science Association, San Francisco, CA.
[9]  Thomas, D., Anderson, D., Bowlin, C., Kozlowski, S, & Zeitz, J, (2009, September). Ethical practices of counselors: What should be considered? Poster session presented at the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education, National Assessment and Research Conference 2009, Norfolk, VA.
[10]  Puglia, B., Thomas, D., Byerle, L., Craft, J., Smith, J. (2009, September). Promoting professionalism: Engaging master's level students in research. Education session presented at the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education, National Assessment and Research Conference 2009, Norfolk, VA.
[11]  Van Winkle, C.D., Love, K., Thomas, D., & Smith, L. (2009, August). Attachment and adjustment among African American college students: A global view. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
[12]  Thomas, D., Love, K., & Tyler, K. (March, 2009). Exploring racial variations and the impact of parental attachments and psychological health among diverse college students. Poster session presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Charlotte, NC.
[13]  Schmuldt, L. & Thomas, D. (March, 2009). Mindfulness. Poster session presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Charlotte, NC.
[14]  Thomas, D. (2008, October) Examinig relatedness and transition to college among African American students: A qualitative approach. Education session presented at the Fall Professional Development Conference of the National Social Science Association, Albuquerque, NM.
[15]  Love, K., Tyler, K., Thomas, D., Brown, C., Garriott, P., Roan-Belle, C. (2008, August). Multiple attachment relationships and adjustment:A model for African Americans. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
[16]  Garriott, P. O., Love. K., Tyler, K., Thomas, D., Brown, C., & Roan-Belle, C. (2008, August). A strength-based multiple attachment model of Latina/o students' psychological adjustment. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
[17]  Thomas, D., & Love, K. (2008, July). Parenting practices among African American families: Descriptors and correlates with psychological adjustment outcomes. Poster session presented at the Annual Internationl Convention of the Association of Black Psychologists, Oakland, CA.
[18]  Thomas, D.M, Hall, S. & Thomas, D.L. (2008, June). Training school counselors to champion career readiness for diverse populations: A cooperative model. Education session presented at the Education Trust, National Center for Transforming School Counseling Summer Academy. St. Louis, MO.
[19]  Brown, C.L., Love, K., Tyler, K., Garriott, P., Roan, C. & Thomas, D. (2008, March). Gender role implicationson same sex intimate partner abuse. Poster session presented at the 2008 International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.
[20]  Garriott, P., Love, K., Tyler, K., Brown, C., & Thomas, D. (2008, March). Attachment, racism, self-construal and depression among Latina/os. Poster session presented at the 2008 International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.
[21]  Garriott, P., Love, K., Tyler, K., Brown, C., & Thomas, D. (2008, March). Attachment, racism, and self-esteem among Whites. Poster session presented at the 2008 International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.
[22]  Love, K., Thomas, D., Roan, C., & Tyler, K. (2007, August). Motivation, self-efficacy and academic adjustment among African American women. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
[23]  Garriott, P., Love, K., Tyler, K., Roan, C., Thomas, D., Brown, C., & Wright, K. (2007, August). An examination of White racial attitudes, self-beliefs and college adjustment. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
[24]  Tyler, K., Love, K., Garriott, P., Brown, C., McClain, K., Roan, C., & Thomas, D. (2007, August). Linking communalism to achievement correlates for African and European American undergraduates. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.