Education
Ph.D. Auburn University, Human Development and Family Studies, 2012
M.S. Auburn University, Human Development and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2008
B.S. The University of Georgia, Psychology, 2005
B.A. The University of Georgia, Speech Communications, 2005
Research Interest
• Family stress*
• Protective family processes*
• Intimate/couple relationships*
• Youth development within the context of the family*
• Family life education and clinical applications of research*
*Note: These research interests are typically explored within the context of studying military-connected families.
Courses Taught
HDFS 2000 Marriage and Family in a Global Context
HDFS 4670 Parent Education
HDFS 4980 Advanced Undergraduate Research
HDFS 7040 Family Processes
Accomplishments
2024
Communications Fellow, Auburn University Communications Fellows Program
2022 Research Proposal Award [Professional Level], Military Families and Children Focus Group, National
Council on Family Relations
2020
Provost Fellow, SEC Academic Leadership Development Program
2019 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award, Auburn University Graduate Student Council
2019 Human Development and Family Science Faculty Excellence Award – Service and Teaching,
AU HDFS Department
2019
AU Academic Recognition Program Honoree, Auburn University honored the research produced by
Military REACH at the Military Appreciation Football Game, Auburn University
2018
Award for Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families , Military Family Research Institute
Research Projects
2024-25 O’Neal, C. W., (PI), Lucier-Greer, M. (Co-I/PI of AU sub-award), Tate, A. (Co-I), & McKay, B. (Co-I). Evaluating Family Financial Readiness Programs for The Department of the Air Force. Funded by the U.S. Department of the Air Force. Total award to date: $608,781. (Total AU subaward $81,000). Anticipated annual renewals through 2029.
2023-25 Lucier-Greer, M. (PI). Understanding and Addressing Food Insecurity in the Military: A Translational Science Approach. Primary objective: To explore antecedents and consequences of food insecurity within military families and identify recovery factors. Funded by the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) ARES – AgR-SEED Grant Program. Total award $49,826.
2023-25 O’Neal, C. W., (PI), Lucier-Greer, M. (Co-I/PI of AU sub-award), Fan, L. (Co-I), & McKay, B (Co-I). Measuring the Effectiveness of Financial Literacy Efforts Across the DoD: The Development and Implementation of a Collaborative, Action-Oriented Program Evaluation. Primary objective: To develop a multi-pronged evaluation plan to that can be employed by stakeholders to measure financial literacy across the DoD and evaluate financial literacy education efforts. Funded by the USAA Educational Foundation. Total award $600,000. (Total AU subaward $93,345).
2021-24 Lucier-Greer, M. (PI), & O’Neal, C. W. (Co-I). Military REACH: Mobilizing Research to Support Military Family Readiness. Primary objective: To provide high-quality resources to the Department of Defense (DoD) in the form of research and professional development tools across the spectrum of family support and readiness. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA Award No. 2021-48710-35671) to support the work of the DoD-USDA Partnership for Military Families. Non-competitive, annual renewals anticipated through 2025. Total current award $2,159,267.50.
Selected Publications
Lucier-Greer, M., & *Campbell, D. (2024). Role of military context and couple wellbeing in the psychological vulnerability of military wives in the United States. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, 10, 37-46.
https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2023-0065
Frye-Cox, N.,
Lucier-Greer, M., O’Neal, C. W., & Richardson, E. (2024). Is unit cohesion a double-edged sword?: A moderated mediation model of combat exposure, work stressors, and marital satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075241255391
O'Neal, C. W., Lavner, J. A., Jensen, T. M., &
Lucier-Greer, M. (2024). Mental health profiles among active duty military families. Family Process. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.13003
O’Neal, C.W.,
Lucier-Greer, M., *Peterson, C., & McKay, B. K. (2023). Delivering online, asynchronous financial education to service members at career and personal life transitions. Family Relations. Advance online publication.
http://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12966
*Sherman, H., O’Neal, C. W., *Tidwell, A., &
Lucier-Greer, M. (2023). Adolescent difficulties during parental deployment and anxiety: A focus on measurement and family processes. Child & Family Social Work, 28, 1110-1120.
http://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.13030
Lucier-Greer, M., O’Neal, C. W., & Mancini, J. A. (2023). Identifying mental health profiles among adolescents who experienced a recent parental deployment or military-related family separation. Journal of Family Nursing, 29, 301-312.
https://doi.org/10.1177/10748407231163588 IF=2.680
