IMPACT LAB

At the IMPACT Lab, we focus on the lived experiences of immigrant and other racial-ethnic minoritized families,  with an emphasis on Latine families. Comprised of Dr. Mayra Bámaca, PhD graduate students, and undergraduate student research assistants, our team uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to uncover the lived experiences of Latine individuals embedded in different contextual realities across family, school, and other settings.  Current and in-progress projects include a cross-sectional study with Latine college students, focusing on how stressors, family relationships, and academic experiences are linked to emotional and psychological wellbeing and academic adjustment. Additionally, we are launching The Tres Generaciones-Three Generations [3G] Project, where our focus is to learn about Latine families residing in Merced CA and surrounding communities to understand the contextual realities that shape their well-being, focusing on parents, children (ages 11-17), and grandparents. Lastly, we are developing a longitudinal study with Latine college students, with the goal of following them through college.

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