Education
B.A. Psychology, Auburn University, 2019
M.S. Human Development and Family Science, Auburn University, 2023
M.S. Human Development and Family Science, Auburn University, 2023
Research interests
• Stigma
• Mental health
• Relationships
• Mental health
• Relationships
Publications/Posters/Papers
Parsons, L.E. (2024). Relationship stigma, mental health, and relationship factors among gender diverse adults. Diversifying Scholarship Conference, University of Virginia.
Parsons, L.E., Wei, M., Novak, J. R., Veiga de Almedia, G., Peak, T., & Gast, J. (2024). Exploring the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 and Dyadic Associations Between Mental Health and Relational Dynamics in a Sample of Married Male Sexual Minority Couples. Contemporary Family Therapy. DOI: 10.1007/s10591-023-09693-6
L. E. Parsons (2021) Bisexuality and Health Care, Journal of Bisexuality, 21:1, 42-56, DOI: 10.1080/15299716.2020.1868036
Hughes, K.S., Barker, T., Parsons, L.E., Wommack, B., Rossi, C., Clinton, L., Hanley, E., & Kluck, A.K. (2019). Objectification and Body Dissatisfaction: Do Comments from Family, Peers, and Partners Matter? APA Convention 2019, Chicago, IL.
Parsons, L.E., Wei, M., Novak, J. R., Veiga de Almedia, G., Peak, T., & Gast, J. (2024). Exploring the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 and Dyadic Associations Between Mental Health and Relational Dynamics in a Sample of Married Male Sexual Minority Couples. Contemporary Family Therapy. DOI: 10.1007/s10591-023-09693-6
L. E. Parsons (2021) Bisexuality and Health Care, Journal of Bisexuality, 21:1, 42-56, DOI: 10.1080/15299716.2020.1868036
Hughes, K.S., Barker, T., Parsons, L.E., Wommack, B., Rossi, C., Clinton, L., Hanley, E., & Kluck, A.K. (2019). Objectification and Body Dissatisfaction: Do Comments from Family, Peers, and Partners Matter? APA Convention 2019, Chicago, IL.
Fun Facts
Favorite books/movies?
Movies: Rushmore, Harold and Maude, Batman (1989), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Books: Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks
Favorite quotes/sayings?
“Contrast is the spice of life”
Hero/someone you look up to?
Hayley Williams
Pets?
I have an adorable, mischievous cat named Gumdrop
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Music history, audio engineering, tarot cards, filmmaking
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Talk to as many graduate students as possible when making this decision. You are the person who knows yourself best and can make the best decision for you. Even if you decide to do something else completely with your life, I think graduate school still teaches you a lot about yourself and others. If you’re lucky enough to study something you’re passionate about and have a path to do it, you better go for it!
Movies: Rushmore, Harold and Maude, Batman (1989), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Books: Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks
Favorite quotes/sayings?
“Contrast is the spice of life”
Hero/someone you look up to?
Hayley Williams
Pets?
I have an adorable, mischievous cat named Gumdrop
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Music history, audio engineering, tarot cards, filmmaking
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Talk to as many graduate students as possible when making this decision. You are the person who knows yourself best and can make the best decision for you. Even if you decide to do something else completely with your life, I think graduate school still teaches you a lot about yourself and others. If you’re lucky enough to study something you’re passionate about and have a path to do it, you better go for it!