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Dr. Nguyen Nguyen (He/Him) is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University, with a certification in Psychological Methods and Analysis, and completed his doctoral internship at the University of California, Berkeley, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Dr. Nguyen's research centers on the intersection of multicultural and health psychology, with an emphasis on promoting the health and resilience of minoritized communities. He has a particular interest in the psychosocial factors influencing chronic pain outcomes among underserved populations. His research lab, the Health, Empowerment, and Advocacy Lab (HEAL), seeks to understand the complex interplay between different types of pain—physical, social, and emotional—and to identify the factors that foster healing and resilience, such as critical consciousness, work-family enrichment, social support, and hope.
For more information about Dr. Nguyen’s projects, please visit the lab’s website: HealLab.net
Dr. Nguyen's research centers on the intersection of multicultural and health psychology, with an emphasis on promoting the health and resilience of minoritized communities. He has a particular interest in the psychosocial factors influencing chronic pain outcomes among underserved populations. His research lab, the Health, Empowerment, and Advocacy Lab (HEAL), seeks to understand the complex interplay between different types of pain—physical, social, and emotional—and to identify the factors that foster healing and resilience, such as critical consciousness, work-family enrichment, social support, and hope.
For more information about Dr. Nguyen’s projects, please visit the lab’s website: HealLab.net
Education
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University (2024)
Certification in Psychological Methods and Analysis, Texas Tech University (2024)
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University (2020)
B.A., Psychology, Cal Poly Pomona (2018)
COURSES TAUGHT
CPSY 626. Psychopathology
Texas A&M University
2024
PSY 3334. Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Texas Tech University
2020-2023
PSY 1300. Introduction to Psychology
Texas Tech University
2019-2021
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Nguyen, N., Kim, S., Tran, S., & Yoo, H. (2023). Work-to-family conflicts and pain interference among midlife adults: A longitudinal serial mediation via family strain and loneliness. Psychology & Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2023.2259929 [published with student]
Nguyen, N., Kim, S. Y., Sanchez, M. R., & Morales, A. (2022). Internalizing symptoms among Asian American language brokers: The moderating role of values enculturation. Journal of American College Health, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2055433.
Nguyen, N., Kim, S., Daheim, J., & Neduvelil, A. (2021). Prescription pain medication use among midlife and older adults with chronic pain: The roles of generativity and perceived family support. Families, Systems, & Health, 39(2), 248-258. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000579
Nguyen, N., Kim, S., Daheim, J., & Neduvelil, A. (2020). Social contribution and psychological well-being among midlife adults with chronic pain: A longitudinal approach. Journal of Aging and Health, 32(10), 1591-1601. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264320947293
Daheim, J., Kim, S., Neduvelil, A., & Nguyen, N. (2019). Traditional gender role beliefs and prescription painkiller usage. Pain Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnz200
Kim, H.J., Kim, S. Y., Duffy, R.D., Nguyen, N., & Wang, D. (2019). A cross-cultural comparison of the Psychology of Working Theory among U.S. and Korean college students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 67(5), 568. https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000408
Kim, S.Y., Iserman, M., Nguyen, N. & Yoo, H. (in-press) Diurnal Cortisol Patterns in Chronic Pain: Associations with Work-Family Spillover, Work, and Home Stress. Stress
AWARDS
APA Division 17 Counseling Health Psychology Research Award
Counseling Psychology Best Researcher Award (Texas Tech University)
OTHER NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Teaching Effectiveness and Career Enhancement Fellowship