Director
Michael J. Toohey, PhD, ABPP (he/him)
I’m interested in better understanding the concepts of irritability, anger, and aggression. I want to better highlight the similarities and differences in their causes, experiences, and consequences across cultures and contexts.
Members
Lina Cousino
I am interested in further defining the differences between anger, aggression, and irritability, as well as how each concept differs from passion. I would like to gain a better understanding of the development of passion and note when it evolves into each concept.
Danny Garcia (she/her)
I am interested in investigating the complexities of anger within the Latine female identifying population, focusing on cultural influences, intersectionality, mental health, and community support. My research aims to uncover the unique factors shaping the expression and management of anger within this demographic. I want my work to contribute to academic knowledge and inform the development of culturally sensitive interventions, therapeutic approaches, and educational programs tailored to the specific needs of Latine women navigating the complex intersection of anger and cultural identity.
Taylor Greig
I’m interested in anger, irritability, and aggression and how these concepts are experienced and expressed by women. More specifically, I’m currently focusing on women’s suppression of anger due to societal expectations.
Hannah G. Harrison, MA.
I am interested in better understanding how individuals experience and identify anger, aggression, and irritability within themselves and others. Additionally, creating a more precise and informed definition of childhood aggression.
Sandra M Larson, MA
I’m interested in anger, irritability, and aggression from a medical perspective, particularly in individuals with diabetes. Investigating how fluctuations in glucose levels may influence these emotions could provide valuable insights for improving overall well-being in this population. Understanding the unique physiological aspects of these emotions may contribute to more targeted interventions and improved mental health outcomes.
Anissa Hewett, MA (she, her)
I’m interested in better understanding the concept of anger within the Black community. I want to explore the nuances of how anger is expressed by Black people and how societal perception may impact the Black community.
Brandon D. Martinez
I am planning to work with child/adolescent and forensic clients, so it would be critical to learn about the concepts of anger, aggression, and irritability. I’m also interested in expanding on the cultural research available.
Angelica Jaegle (she/her/hers)
I am interested in ARG as I am passionate to find a connection between irritability, anger, and aggression and the impact on eating disorders behavior. I am further interested in the connection between anger and internalized Christianity in women’s behaviors. I plan to work in health psychology so these concepts of irritability, anger, and aggression are critical in understanding cultural impacts of diagnosis.
Michaela Monson
Building upon the distinct definitions of anger, aggression, and irritability within the ARG lab, I am interested in further exploring the relationships that the three separate constructs may have with both forgiveness and recovery from trauma.
Lynsey K. Randolph
I am interested in better understanding irritability, anger, and aggression in forensic contexts. Specifically, I hope to learn more about risk factors contributing to the management of these constructs (i.e. perceived parenting during development).
Trinity Strecker
I am interested in better understanding the complexities of anger, irritability, and aggression for those in the LGBTQ community. Specifically, I want to investigate how these concepts are manifested in queer relationships.
Morgan J. Rutkowski, BA.
I am interested in ARG because irritability, anger, and aggression often precipitate criminal behavior. Consequently, I want to better understand offenders and their decision-making to reduce the country’s recidivism rates. Additionally, I am interested in the impacts of anger on courtroom actors’ implicit bias.
Ari Wilson
I am interested in understanding more about the way irritability, anger, and aggression are expressed amongst different genders and how that is viewed by society. Currently, I am looking into how wine service industry workers express anger in regards to their job and how that might differ amongst genders.
Valentina Y. Tosio
I am primarily interested in how the experiences of anger, aggression, and irritability are modulated by perception and personality and how understanding different anger expressions could aid in the treatment of related disorders. With this, I am also interested in the biological underpinnings that distinguish the three experiences from one another and what those neurological differences can tell us about these emotions.
ARG Graduates
- Isaac Cheng
- Manj Bath
- Maeve O’Leary Sloan
- Jennifer DeMella