Stephen Wright
Professor of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
Professional Counseling, Counseling Psychology
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Contact Information
Mailing Address
University of Northern Colorado
Professional Counseling, Counseling Psychology
Campus Box 131
Greeley, CO 80639
Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognate/Specialization in Psychological
Assessment; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
- M.A. in Counseling, Mental Health Track; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
- B.A. in Psychology; Asbury College, Wilmore, KY
Professional/Academic Experience
- 2017- present Professor, Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Training, University
of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
- 2015- 2017 Associate Professor, Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Training,
University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
- 2013- 2015 Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology;
Teaching, Research, and Service
- 2008-2013 Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology;
Teaching, Research, and Service
Research/Areas of Interest
- Attachment Theory
- College Students
- Career Development
- Work-Family Interface
- Gifted Adults
- Scale Development
- Psychological Assessment
Publications/Creative Works
- Wright, S. L., & Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A (2023). Further validation of the Social Efficacy and
Social Outcome Expectations scale. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0734282923119827
- De Oliveira, B., Dent, K., Smith, J. A., Merchant, W., & Wright, S. L. (2023). A comparative case study of the implementation of a digital app-based platform
aimed at reducing sexual risk in adolescents and young adults. Child & Youth Services. doi. https://doi-org.unco.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/0145935X.2023.2187774
- Wright, S. L., & Lyon, A. R. (2021). How parental attachment influences college students' social
domains. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, & Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025119853827
- Wright, S. L., Kacmarski, J. A., Firsick, D. M., Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A., & Kimm, A. J. (2020).
Family influences on college students’ anticipated work-family conflict, social efficacy,
and self-esteem. The Career Development Quarterly.
- Pote, S. C., & Wright, S. L. (2018). Evaluating anticipatory grief as a moderator of life and marital satisfaction
for spousal caregivers of individuals with dementia. Educational Gerontology, 44,196-207.
- Wright, S. L., Firsick, D. M., Kacmarski, J. A., & Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A. (2017). Effects of
attachment on coping efficacy, career decision self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Journal of Counseling & Development, 95, 445-456. doi:10.1002/jcad.12159
- Wright, S. L. (2017). Attachment and self-efficacy of career search activities: A structural model. The Career Development Quarterly, 65, 98-112. doi:10.1002/cdq.12085
- Wright, S. L., & Díaz, F. (2014). Neuroscience research on aging and implications for counseling
psychology. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 61, 534-540. doi: 10.1037/cou0000024 (Invited manuscript for the special section on Neuroscience and Counseling Psychology)
Honors and Awards
- President – Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (2023-2024)
- College Scholar Award - College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (2013-2014)
- Research Fellow - UNC Office of Sponsored Programs (2014)
Grants
2019 - Merchant, W., & Wright, S.L. cliexa-OPTIONS for Integrated Health - Digital Health Technology. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Adolescent Health (AH-TP2-18-001).
Funded for 3 years, 1 million.
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