About Me

I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Iowa State University. My research focuses on issues of diversity, with specific attention to bias and discrimination towards various cultural groups.

In the context of addressing counselor bias, I have investigated the utility of strengths-based and gender-sensitive mental health approaches to working with men, and am currently examining the presence, impact, and reduction of implicit clinician bias towards LGB individuals. I am also involved in projects assessing the physiological effects of racial microaggressions on Latino/a individuals, and discussing the clinical implications of seclusion and restraint of individuals with histories of childhood abuse.

As a research associate of the interdisciplinary Center for Atheist Research, I am exploring the utility of Meyer's (2003) minority stress model for understanding the nature and sequelae of discrimination experienced by atheists and other secular individuals, and the implications for research, practice, and secular identity development.

I hope to obtain a tenured track faculty position at an institution devoted to excellence in research and teaching upon the completion of my training. My CV is available upon request. I may be contacted at hammer[at]iastate[dot]edu.

Publications

Hammer, J. H. & Vogel, D. L. (in press). Mens help seeking for depression: The efficacy of a male-sensitive brochure about therapy. The Counseling Psychologist.

Hammer, J. H., Springer, J., Beck, N., Menditto, A., & Coleman, J. (in press). Seclusion and restraint: Relationship with childhood sexual and physical abuse. Journal of Interpersonal Violence.

Hwang, K., & Hammer, J. H., & Cragun, R. (in press). Extending the religion-health research to secular minorities: Issues and concerns. Journal of Religion and Health.

Hammer, J. H., & Good, G. (accepted for publication pending minor revisions). Positive psychology: An empirical examination of beneficial aspects of endorsement of masculine norms. Psychology of Men and Masculinity.

Hammer, J. (2009, Summer). Uncovering the good in traditional masculinity. Voice Male, 6.

Spanierman, L. B., Neville, H. A., Liao, H., Hammer, J., & Wang, Y. (2008). Participation in formal and informal campus diversity experiences: Effects on students racial democratic beliefs. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 1, 108-125.

Current Research Projects

Please visit the Men and Masculinity Research Center and Center for Atheist Research websites to participate in research developed with my colleagues.

Links

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Joseph Hammer's Google Profile

Department of Psychology, Iowa State University