Connad Higgins

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University
• Master of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences, Texas Tech University

Honors

• College of Human Science Honors Graduate, TTU 2020
• National Council on Family Relations Honors Student Recognition, 2020
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 2019

Research Interests

• Adolescent and emerging adult identity and personality development
• Adolescent and emerging adult social development and friendships
• Family and peer influence on developmental outcomes
• Effects of hobbies and leisure activities on developmental outcomes
• Role-playing games as mechanisms for individual development and skill-building

Current Projects

• Higgins, C. D., Trotter, M., Dodd, S., Rogers, C. R. Leveling up: In-person role-playing games as assets to positive psychosocial development. Presented at the 2020 Texas Tech University Virtual Undergraduate Research Conference in Lubbock, TX.
• Higgins, C. D., Rogers, C. R., Dodd, S. Dungeons and development: Table-top role-playing games and their impact on development. Literature review. Presented at the 2020 Texas Council on Family Relations undergraduate research poster competition in Houston, TX (March 5-6, 2020).

About Me

Professional Goal(s): Become a faculty member at a research university where I can continue to explore my research interests. Notably, expanding the depth and breadth of academic knowledge related to role-playing games and human development.

Words of Wisdom for Prospective Students: There is almost always a way to turn your passions and hobbies into research that you will be motivated to dive into. Be creative and do not be afraid to pave your own way.

My Leisure Interests: In my free time I enjoy reading, podcasts, cycling, spending time outdoors, and playing board games and table-top games with family and friends.