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Publications

Below are some selected publications from lab members.

Please email Rachel Baumsteiger (rbaumsteiger@cpp.edu) for full access.

Journal Articles

  • Baumsteiger, R., Hoffmann, J. D., Seibyl, J., Rose, B., & Brackett, M. A. (2023). A systematic review of secondary school climate assessments. Educational Psychology Review. 10.1007/s10648-023-09748-y

  • Hoffmann, J. D., Baumsteiger, R., Seibyl, J., Hills, E., Bradley, C., Cipriano, C., & Brackett, M. A. (2022). Building useful, web-based educational assessment tools for students, with students: A demonstration with the school climate walkthrough. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice. 10.1080/0969594X.2022.2056576

  • Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., McConchie, J., & Bronk, K. C. (in press). What’s your “why?” A content analysis of youth purpose. Journal of Character Education, 1, 1-14.

  • Blazek, B., Siegel, J. T., Tan, C. N., Baumsteiger, R., & Cornwell, J. F. M. (2020). Influencing organ donation attitudes, intentions, and prosocial intentions through the induction of motivational harmony. Journal of Theoretical Social Psychology, 4, 205-217.

  • Mangan, S., Baumsteiger, R., & Bronk, K. C. (2020). Recommendations for positive psychology interventions in school settings. Journal of Positive Psychology, 15, 1-4.  

  • Baumsteiger, R. (2019). What the world needs now: An intervention for promoting prosocial behavior. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 41, 215-229.

  • Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., Bronk, K. C., & Bono, G. (2019). An integrative intervention for cultivating gratitude among adolescents. Journal of Positive Psychology, 14, 807-819.

  • Bronk, K. C., Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S. A., Riches, B., Dubon, V., Benavides, C., & Bono, G. (2019). Fostering purpose: Effective online interventions. Journal of Character Education, 15, 21-38.

  • Baumsteiger, R., & Siegel, J. (2018). Measuring prosociality: The development of a prosocial behavioral intentions scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 101, 305-314.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (2017). Looking forward to helping: The effects of retrospection and prospection on prosocial intentions and behavior. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 47, 505-514.

Book Chapters

  • Baumsteiger, R. (2024). Promoting prosocial habits. Advances in Psychology Research, 151. Nova Science Publishers.

  • Hoffmann, J. D., McGarry, J. A., Baumsteiger, R., Seibyl, J., & Brackett, M. A. (2024). Emotional empowerment in high school life. In G. Misra & I. Misra (Eds.), Emotions in cultural context. Springer.

  • Bronk, K. C., & Baumsteiger, R. (2019). Theories of moral development in adolescence. In D. Shek & J. T. Y. Leung (Eds.), Encyclopedia of adolescent development. Wiley Blackwell. 

  • Bronk, K. C., & Baumsteiger, R. (2019). Fostering purpose to cultivate civic friendship. Virtues in the public sphere. New York, NY: Routledge Press. 

  • Bronk, K. C., & Baumsteiger, R. (2017). The role of purpose in emerging adulthood. In L. M. Padilla-Walker & L. J. Nelson (Eds.), Flourishing in emerging adulthood: Positive development during the third decade of life. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Oral Presentations

  • Baumsteiger, R., Villanueva-Chocoy, S., & Kantawala, N. (April, 2024). What’s “good?” Testing the multidimensionality of moral identity. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association annual conference.

  • Khoury, N., Armenta, M., & Baumsteiger, R. (April, 2024). Testing the dual effects of journaling and meditation on psychological well- being. Presented at the Lowell Overton Psychology and Sociology Undergraduate Research Symposium, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (April, 2024). Promoting prosocial behavior. Invited keynote talk given at the Society for Research on Adolescents preconference, “Current Research and Future Directions in Moral Development.” 

  • Baumsteiger, R. (October, 2023). Why prosocial behavior is self-reinforcing: The roles of awareness, emotions, agency, and identity. Paper presented at the Association for Moral Education Annual Conference.

  • Cruz, J. (April, 2022). Video gaming experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at the Lowell Overton Undergraduate Research Symposium.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (July, 2023). When is helping fulfilling? Types of helping behavior and the role of identity. Paper presented at the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress on Positive Psychology, Vancouver.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (July, 2023). How college professors can support students’ psychological well-being. Paper presented at the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress on Positive Psychology, Vancouver.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (April, 2023). The Past Prosocial Behavior Scale: A briefer, more inclusive measure. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association annual convention, Riverside.

  • Baumsteiger, R., McGarry, J., Seibyl, J., & Hoffmann, J. D. (October, 2020). inspirED: A process for encouraging students to contribute to their school communities. Paper presented at the Association for Moral Education online conference.

  • Hoffmann, J. D., McGarry, J., & Baumsteiger, R. (October, 2020). Tools for assessing and addressing adolescents’ emotional experiences at school. Workshop presented at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Exchange, online.

  • Baumsteiger, R., & Giesemann, X. (January, 2020). Finding fulfillment through helping: Cross-cultural findings on how prosocial behavior contributes to eudaimonia. Paper presented at the Western Positive Psychology Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R., & Giesemann, X. (January, 2019). How helping begets helping: Mechanisms of prosocial development. Paper presented at the Western Positive Psychology Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (January, 2018). What’s your purpose? A mixed methods investigation of purpose content. Paper presented at the Western Positive Psychology Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (January, 2018). Fostering habitual prosocial behavior. Symposium presented at the Western Positive Psychology Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., & Bronk, K. C. (November, 2017). The validation of new interventions for fostering purpose among emerging adults. Paper presented at the Association for Moral Education Conference, St. Louis.

  • Mangan, S., Baumsteiger, R., & Bronk, K. C. (November, 2017). Fostering purpose and gratitude in middle and high school students. Paper presented at the Association for Moral Education Conference, St. Louis.

  • Mangan, S., & Baumsteiger, R. (December, 2016). The development of gratitude and purpose among adolescents and emerging adults. Paper presented at the Associated for Moral Education Conference, Boston.

  • Bono, G., Mangan, S., & Baumsteiger, R. (July, 2016). Making great students: Testing a new curriculum designed to foster grateful thinking and purpose in life in primary and secondary education. Panel discussion presented at the International Festival of Positive Education, Dallas.

  • Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., Riches, B., Dubon, V., & Bronk, K. C. (April, 2016). Fostering purpose in life among adolescents. Symposium presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference, Long Beach.

  • Riches, B., Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., & Bronk, K. (November, 2014). The role of prospection in moral development. Symposium presented at the Associated for Moral Education Conference, Pasadena.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (November, 2014). The efficacy of prospection interventions in promoting prosocial behavior. Paper presented at the Associated for Moral Education Conference, Pasadena.

 

Poster Presentations​​​

  • Kantawala, N., & Baumsteiger, R. (April, 2024). Barriers and reasons behind accessing mental healthcare. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association annual conference.

  • Khoury, N., Armenta, M., & Baumsteiger, R. (March, 2024). Paths to well-being. Poster presented at Cal Poly Pomona Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference.

  • Martinez, C., & Baumsteiger, R. (March, 2024). Well-being fluctuations within undergraduate students at Cal Poly Pomona. Poster presented at Cal Poly Pomona Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference.

  • Kantawala, N. (April, 2023) CBT for ADHD in College Students: A Comprehensive Literature review. Paper presented at the Lowell Overton 14th Research Symposium at California Polytechnic University, Pomona.                            

  • Baumsteiger, R. (April, 2023). Three strategies for connecting with students. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association annual convention, Riverside.

  • Kantawala, N. (March, 2023). CBT for ADHD a Comprehensive Literature Review. Poster presented at the Research, Scholarships, and Creative Activities Conference at California Polytechnic University, Pomona.

  • Cruz, J. (April, 2023). Video gaming experiences during the Covid 19 pandemic. Paper presented at the Lowell Overton Research Symposium, Pomona.

  • Flores, J. (April, 2023). Latinx/a/o parents’ knowledge and perceptions of social emotional learning. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association annual convention, Riverside.

  • Santoyo Vargas, F., & Baumsteiger, R. (March, 2023). Correlation of happiness and distinct forms of prosocial behavior. Poster presented at the Cal Poly Pomona Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference.

  • Seibyl, J., Hoffmann, J. D., Baumsteiger, R., McGarry, J. A. (August, 2020). What our high schools need: A content analysis of student-led school climate improvement projects. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association annual meeting, Washington, DC.

  • Baumsteiger, R., Garcia, B., Cipriano, C., Hoffmann, J., Willner, C., & Brackett, M. (January, 2020). How do teens feel at school? New directions for assessing momentary emotional experiences. Poster presented at the Western Positive Psychology Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (May, 2018). Teaching beyond the books: How college professors can promote students’ psychological well-being. Poster presented at the Association for Psychological Sciences and Society for the Teaching of Psychology Teaching Institute Pre-conference, San Francisco.  

  • Baumsteiger, R. (January, 2018). Towards a holistic conception of “the good life.” Poster presented at the Western Positive Psychology Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (July, 2017). Beyond the feel-good-do-good phenomenon: Exploring mechanisms of prosocial behavior interventions. Poster presented at the Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology, Montréal.

  • Mangan, S., & Baumsteiger, R. (July, 2017). Fostering gratitude and purpose among adolescents: Results on a new curriculum. Poster presented at the Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology, Montréal.

  • Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., & Bronk, K. C. (January, 2017). Promoting prosociality among adolescents. Poster presented at the Western Positive Psychological Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Mangan, S., Baumsteiger, R., & Bronk, K. C. (January, 2017). Fostering gratitude and purpose. Poster presented at the Western Positive Psychological Association Conference, Claremont.

  • Baumsteiger, R. (September, 2014). How prosocial behavior contributes to meaning in life. Poster presented at the Western Positive Psychological Association Conference, Claremont.

 

Online Works

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