Ph.D.; Psychology (2004) University of New Hampshire Cognate, College Teaching

M. A.; Psychology (2001, University of New Hampshire

B.A.; Psychology (1999) Hartwick College (Magna Cum Laude)

• Parental Physical Punishment;
• Family Dynamics; Informal Instruction by Parents;
• Home Environments and School Success;
• Perceptions of Parents’ and Children’s Behavior.

Mulvaney, M. K., McCartney, K., Bub, K. L., & Marshall, N. (2006). Determinants of dyadic scaffolding and cognitive outcomes in first grade. Parenting: Science and Practice, 6, 297-320.

Mulvaney, M. K., & Mebert, C. J. (2007). Parental corporal punishment predicts internalizing and externalizing behavior problems in early childhood. Journal of Family Psychology, 21, 389-397.

Mulvaney, M. K., Mebert, C.J., & Flint, J. (2007). Parental affect and childrearing beliefs uniquely predict mothers' and fathers' ratings of children's behavior problems. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 28, 445-457.

Mulvaney, M. K., & Mebert, C. J. (2010). Stress appraisal and attitudes towards corporal punishment as intervening processes between corporal punishment and subsequent mental health. Journal of Family Violence, 25, 401-412.

Mulvaney, M. K. (2011) Narrative processes across childhood. Early Child Development and Care, 181, 1153-1161.

Mulvaney, M.K., McNall, L.A. & Morrissey, R.A. (2011). A longitudinal investigation of work-family strains and gains, work commitment, and subsequent employment status among working mothers. Journal of Family Issues, 32, 292-316.

Mulvaney, M. K., & Morrissey, R. A. (2011). Parenting beliefs and academic achievement across African American and Caucasian family contexts. Published online at Early Child Development and Care. To be published in forthcoming printed issue.

• Fulbright Award. Family Discipline in US and Cypriot Contexts.
• Teacher/Professor of the Year Award.
• Outstanding Academic Advising Award.

• General Psychology with Lab/Principles of Psychology;
• Child Psychology;
• Introduction to Statistics;
• Honors Principles of Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology (Undergraduate Class);
• Youth Development in New Zealand (Travel Class);
• Evolutionary Psychology (Graduate Class);
• Independent Study-Student Research.