Current Research Studies in Progress
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Before I begin a research study, I work with my research team and colleagues to determine the research questions and the scope of our project.
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When I’ve committed to a project, I get approval from the Institutional Review Board at Montclair State University and then seek to recruit participants for the study.
Scroll down to see info on recruitment for current studies
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When the study uses a quantitative design, I (along with my collaborators) develop the measures/survey and launch it using Qualtrics. When the study uses a quantitative design, we develop the interview or focus group questions and set up and conduct the interviews.
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Following data collection, we clean the data (quantitative) or transcribe the data (qualitative) and use software to analyze the data (e.g., SPSS, Nvivo, Dedoose).
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When we’ve completed our analyses, we draft the manuscript and prepare to submit it for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal.
NOW RECRUITING: Studies in Progress
NOW RECRUITING: Studies in Progress
These are current studies for which I and/or my colleagues are seeking participants. Please consider participating or sharing with someone who might be interested. Thank you!
Now Recruiting for Amanda Baden’s Studies
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To participate in either of the above studies or for more information, email me at badena@montclair.edu
To participate in either of the above studies at Elon University or for more information, email Dr. Kim at KimPsychLab@elon.edu
Status of Projects: Data Collection Completed and Published Studies
Estrangement in Adoption Focus Groups
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Conceptualization: Completed
Recruitment: Completed
Focus Groups Data Collection: Completed
Data Analysis: In progress
Quantitative paper: Completed
Paper Publications:
Baden, A. L., Kim, A. Y., Randall, R., Jasmin, M., Kobus, A., Haywood, T., Nsenkyire, K., Holtz, N. (2025). It’s Complicated: Adult Adoptees’ Relationship Quality and Contact Frequency in Estrangement. The Family Journal, 33(2), 270-279. https://doi-org.ezproxy.montclair.edu/10.1177/10664807241312197
Qualitative paper is under review.
Adoption Microaggressions
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Conceptualization: Completed
Recruitment: Completed
Focus Groups Data Collection: Completed
Data Analysis: Completed
Drafting Manuscript: In progress
Paper Publication: Completed
White, E. E., Baden, A. L., Ferguson, A. L., & Smith, L. (2022). The intersection of race and adoption: Experiences of transracial and international adoptees with microaggressions. Journal of Family Psychology, 36(8), 1318–1328. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000922
Baden, A. L., Zhang, X, Matthews, J.A.K., White, E. E., Harrington, E. S., Kitchen, A. W., Mazza, J. R., & Pinderhughes, E.E. (2023). Parents and their adopted Chinese children: Adoption and racial microaggressions in the diverse communities. Adoption Quarterly, 26(1), 77-106. https://doi.org//10.1080/10926755.2022.2156015
Baden, A. L., Sharma, S., Harrington, E. S., White, E. E., Zhang, X., & Pinderhughes, E. E. (2024). White adoptive parents of children from China, microaggressions, and parental awareness of bias. Journal of Family Psychology, 38(4), 582-594. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001217
Baden, A. L., Sharma, S., Adams, L. M., Randall, R., Harrington, E. S., Agrusti, M. L., Jasmin, M., Kobus, A., Kwon, D., Nsenkyire, K., Carias, R., & Balducci, S. (2024). “How could you give your child away?” Birth parents’ experiences of microaggressions. The Counseling Psychologist, 52(6), 960-990. https://doi-org.ezproxy.montclair.edu/10.1177/00110000241265012
Reculturation Scale Development
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Conceptualization: Completed
Recruitment: Completed
Survey Data Collection: Completed
Data Analysis: Completed
Drafting Manuscript: Completed
Paper Publication: Completed
Kim, A. Y., & Baden, A. L. (2025). Measuring cultural exploration: Development of the Reculturative Activities Scale for adopted individuals. Adoption Quarterly, 28(3), 1-22, https://doi-org.ezproxy.montclair.edu/10.1080/10926755.2025.2527052
