Publications by authors named "Kristen Buford"

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  • * Researchers used functional MRI to analyze brain responses in 301 participants while measuring their past discrimination experiences from ages 11 to 19 and current psychological symptoms like depression and anxiety.
  • * Findings indicate that brain activity in specific areas (like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus) related to stress response was influenced by the amount and pattern of discrimination experienced, suggesting that such exposure can alter emotional regulation and increase vulnerability to mental health issues.
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Over the past decade, there has been a growing appreciation of metascience issues in psychological science. Using data collected from 2615 posters presented at the 2021 biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, this article examines the use of transparent research practices to increase rigor and reproducibility as well as generalizability through greater inclusivity of diverse samples. Research presented through poster presentations was heavily skewed toward quantitative studies featuring American researchers using Western hemisphere samples.

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Exposure to environmental toxicants have serious implications for the general health and well-being of children, particularly during pivotal neurodevelopmental stages. The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Superfund program has identified several areas (Superfund sites) across the United States with high levels of environmental toxicants, which affect the health of many residents in nearby communities. Exposure to these environmental toxicants has been linked to changes in the structure and function of the brain.

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