2020 SIBS News Archive

11.24.2020: Dr. Rogers featured in Texas Tech Today article on family relations during the holidays of COVID-19

Texas Tech Today featured Dr. Rogers in an article titled, "Is 2020 The Year For Un-Happy Holidays? It Doesn't Have To Be," written by Glenys Young. Dr. Rogers was interviewed based on her expertise in family relations, social support, and well-being across adolescent and emerging adult development. This new piece discusses the importance of connecting with family during this holiday season. Read the full article here: https://today.ttu.edu/posts/2020/11/Stories/2020-un-happy-holidays

11.20.2020: SIBS Lab disseminates community report to the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities at Texas Tech University

The SIBS Lab disseminated a community report to the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CCRC) at Texas Tech University. The report was based on findings from the Social Relations and Addiction Recovery Study, a study designed and executed by Jaycie Martinez, a recent undergraduate at TTU in HDFS, and Michael Galvan, a master's graduate student in HDFS. Dr. Rogers supported all research activities.

The report describes trends in how CCRC resources contributed to the well-being of its students since Spring 2019. In addition, findings highlighted the unique and salient roles that parents, friends, and even siblings can play in supporting student well-being, particularly during times of stress, like the COVID-19 pandemic. Associations between social relations, stress, coping, and well-being are also documented. The report ends with implications to potentially integrate more positive family resources to college students, especially those in recovery.

For more information about this report, please contact Dr. Rogers at christy.rogers@ttu.edu.

Note: We would like to thank the CCRC and the College of Human Sciences for their support in funding this study. In particular, we appreciate Dr. Thomas Kimball's role in facilitating this study as the director of the CCRC. And last, we want to thank the students who took their time to participate in our research.

08.25.2020: Connad Higgins and Derek Morgan begin their first year of graduate school at Texas Tech

The SIBS Lab welcomes two graduate students to the lab—Connad Higgins and Derek Morgan! Connad is a familiar face—he joined the lab last year as an undergraduate RA, and is beginning his journey toward his master's degree and a doctorate in HDFS. Derek received his M.A. in Family Science and Human Development from Montclair State University and is pursuing his doctorate in HDFS. We are excited to celebrate the start of their graduate chapters with us in the SIBS Lab!

05.04.2020: Connad Higgins' virtual presentation for the 2020 Undergraduate Research Conference

Connad Higgins' abstract was accepted to the 2020 Undergraduate Research Conference. His presentation slides are now available on their website—check them out!

Higgins, C., Trotter, M., Dodd, S., & Rogers, C. R. (2020, May). Leveling up: In-person role-playing games as assets for positive psychosocial development. Talk virtually available via the TTU Undergraduate Research Conference. Lubbock, TX.

05.04.2020: Jaycie Martinez virtual poster for the 2020 Undergraduate Research Conference

Jaycie Martinez's abstract was accepted to the 2020 Undergraduate Research Conference. Her poster is now available on their website—check it out!

Martinez, J., Galvan, M., & Rogers, C. R. (2020, May). Addiction recovery and siblings. Poster virtually available via the TTU Undergrad Research Conference. Lubbock, TX.

04.28.2020: Connad Higgins awarded the National Council on Family Relations Honors Student Recognition Award!

Connad Higgins was awarded the National Council on Family Relations Honors Student Recognition Award in recognition of his contributions to the field of family science through scholarship, leadership, and community service. Congrats Connad!

See the complete list of honored undergraduate students at:
https://www.ncfr.org/news/congratulations-ncfrs-honors-graduates-spring-2020

03.17.2020: Madison Trotter awarded United Supermarkets Graduate Fellowship!

Madison Trotter was awarded a United Supermarkets Graduate Fellowship for the second year of her master's program. Congrats Madi!

03.05.2020: Connad Higgins presents and takes 3rd place at Texas CFR!

Connad Higgins attended the Texas Council on Family Relations from March 5-6, 2020, in Houston Texas. He presented his research project titled, "Dungeons and development: Table-top role-playing-games, psychosocial development, and well-being." Connad was awarded third place in the undergraduate poster competition in the content poster category - literature review. Congrats Connad!

3.05.2020: Dr. April Masarik (Boise State University) visits the SIBS Lab!

Dr. April Masarik visited Texas Tech University and presented at the Department of Human Development and Family Studies Spring Colloquium Series. While at TTU, Dr. Masarik joined the SIBS Lab for their weekly lab meeting. She met the lab team, shared her research, and saw what the SIBS Lab is all about!

02.15.2020: SIBS Lab Recruits at TTU Sibling Saturday Event

Participant recruitment at Texas Tech University's Sibling Saturday Event. The SIBS Lab collected contact information from families interested in participating in research on family functioning and adolescent well-being.