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College / Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Psychology

Teaching areas

Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Counseling

Research areas

My past research has involved international transition, psychological well-being, social media, and FOMO.

Education

Psy.D--Doctorate of Psychology, Psychology, California Southern University, 2019

MS, Psychological Science, Seattle Pacific University, United States, 2016

MA, Counseling, Seton Hall University, United States, 2011

MA, Security Studies, Georgetown University, United States, 2004

BA, Russian And Political Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1999

Memberships

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Dr. Chasity O'Connell

Assistant Professor

Other, California Southern University,

Dr. O’Connell holds advance holds advanced degrees in Counseling (MA), Psychological Science (MS), and Psychology (Psy.D) and is delighted to be supporting the psychology major here at AUS. In addition to teaching, Dr. O'Connell also conducts research and issues related to social media, psychological well-being, and clinical practice. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. O'Connell also provides therapy at the Human Relations Institute and Clinics (HRIC) Dubai. She works with individuals, couples, and families to help them through the pain, distress, and challenges that may be preventing them from living a fuller and more engaged life.

Publications

Chasity O'connel. How FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), the Smartphone, and Social Media May Be Affecting University Students in the Middle East, North American Journal Of Psychology, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2020

Chasity O'connel. Exploring the cultural applicability of Ryff’s scales of psychological wellbeing to a multicultural population in the United Arab Emirates, Middle East Journal Of Positive Psychology, 2018

Chasity O'connel. How do I get my children to listen?, The Uae Psychologist Newsletter, December 2016

Chasity O'connel. Chapter in a Book, 2015

Conference Presentations

Sexual Assault and Trauma, Inform. Support. Reform., 5 May 2021

Quieting the Inner Critic, Mental Health Awareness, 20 April 2021

How Smartphone Usage, Social Media and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are Affecting University Students in the Middle East”, Mepa Conference, 20 March 2021

Music Meets Psychology, A Collaborative Event With Psychology Faculty, Music Faculty And A Grammy Award Winner, 21 October 2020

"It's Time to Talk", Mental Health Awareness Webinar, 18 October 2020

Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience Among People in the UAE within the context of Covid and Beyond, International Psychology Conference Of Dubai, 3 October 2020

Not In My Community: The Realities of Sexual Assault and What We Can Do to Support, 21 September 2020

Sexual Misconduct and Assault: Bystander Support, 2 September 2020

“Always” Checking Your Phone?: Exploring FOMO, fear of missing out, and its relationship to psychological distress and well-being in university students in the United Arab Emirates., Association For Contextual Behavioral Science, July 2018

FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out and Its Connection to Psychological Distress and Wellbeing., Mepa, April 2018

FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out and Its Connection to Psychological Distress and Wellbeing, International Child And Adult Behavioral Health Conference, March 2018

Exploring what “Quality Time” Means for Parents and Children—Infancy to Adolescence, Family Wellbeing Conference, November 2017

Attachment in Children: How it Effects Socio-Emotional Development., 5th International Child & Adult Behavioral Health Conference, January 2017

Psychology Support Program: Developing Global Outreach Volunteer Programs., International Psychology Conference Dubai, October 2016

Crossing Borders Symposium: Telemental Health: A Potential Lifeline for People in the UAE., Western Psychological Association,, April 2016

Emotional Proximity as a Moderator of Psychological Well-being Following Trauma., Western Psychological Association, May 2015