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Dr. Krista J Howard

  • Professor - Psychology
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Biography and expertise

Dr. Howard earned her PhD in Health Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2010.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Experimental Psychology

Health Psychology and Neuroscience

University of Texas at Arlington, 2010

Master's Degree

MS in Psychology

University of Texas at Arlington, 2008

Bachelor's Degree

BA in Psychology

Minor in Mathematics

University of Texas at Arlington, 1997

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Howard, Krista J (Principal), Ceballos, Natalie A (Supporting), Grimes, Thomas (Supporting), Dailey, Stephanie Layne (Supporting), Lu, Yongmei (Supporting), Lee, Hsun Ming (Supporting), Sharma, Shobhit (Supporting), Lawrence, Grayson B (Other). Does Social Media Make Us Sick? A Pilot Study on the Effects of Social Media on Physiological Reactivity and Mental Health, MIRG, Texas State University, $23784. (Funded: July 2018 - February 2020). Grant.
  • Burke, Patricia Jean (Principal), Haskard Zolnierek, Kelly B (Co-Principal), Howard, Krista J (Co-Principal), Lawrence, Grayson B (Co-Principal), Tamir, Dan (Co-Principal). Increasing Treatment Adherence in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: Development of a Support Network Application, MIRG, Texas State University, $25000. (Funded: June 2016 - June 2017). Grant.
  • Haskard Zolnierek, Kelly (Principal), Howard, Krista J (Co-Principal). Interactive Medication Adherence Monitor (IMAM) Smartphone Program for Chronic Medical Conditions - Phase II, Texas State University Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, $6670. (Submitted: January 1, 2013, Funded: January 2013 - December 2013). Grant.
  • Howard, Krista J (Principal). Evaluating Disparity in Outcomes of Total Joint Replacement in Underserved Population, Texas State University Research Enhancement Program, Institutional (Higher Ed), $8000. (Submitted: January 1, 2011, Funded: January 2011 - December 2011). Grant.
  • Tooley, K. M., Dailey, S. L., Schmiedehaus, J. E., Cordaro, M. M., Dwyer, N., Jerkins, D., & Howard, K. J. (2025). Between  class and career: Applying the job demands-resources model to working college students. Behavioral Sciences, 16(1), 61–77. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16010061
  • Dailey, S. L., Farris, K. N. L., Howard, K. J., & Burke, T. J. (2025). "It’s a Roller Coaster of Emotions!’: Investigating the Paradoxes of Childcare App Use and Work Engagement. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 53(3), 198–220. https://doi.org/10.1080/00909882.2025.2477032
  • Ceballos, N. A., Petrofes, C. E., Bitney, C. S., Graham, R., & Howard, K. J. (2024). Denial, attention-seeking, and posting online while intoxicated: Three key predictors of collegiate Sadfishing. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 27(3), 202–207. https://doi.org/Doi:10.1089/cyber2023.0268
  • Perrotte, J. K., Romero, D. N., Ceballos, N. A., Howard, K. J., & Graham, R. (2024). Contextualizing linguistic acculturation and alcohol use among Hispanic college students in the social digital environment. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000712
  • Cordaro, M. M., Howard, K. J., Schmiedehaus, undefined E., & Dailey, S. L. (2024). Faculty mental health and compassion fatigue: A call to the profession, a call to the institution. Journal Of Workplace Behavioral Health, 39(3), 318–346. https://doi.org/10.1080/15555240.2023.2292120
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Liberal Arts Award for Excellence in Mentoring, Liberal Arts - Texas State University. 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Liberal Arts Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarly Activities, Liberal Arts - Texas State University. 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Liberal Arts College Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. November 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Health Scholar Showcase, Texas State University. February 2018
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  1. Member

    Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research

  2. Chair

    Policy Review Committee

  3. Member

    Campus Climate Survey Committee

  4. Participant

    Bobcat Day

  5. Participant

    March For Science

  6. Chair

    Search Committee - Director of TEMC position

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