Sara Weston 🎓

Sara Weston

PhD Student in Psychology

University of Oregon

About Me

I am a PhD student in Psychology at University Name, working with Prof. Advisor Name. My research examines how social and psychological factors influence health behavior and well-being. I use a combination of experimental methods, surveys, and longitudinal designs to understand these processes.

I am particularly interested in how personality traits and social relationships shape health outcomes over time. My current projects investigate stress, coping, and resilience in diverse populations.

Before starting my PhD, I completed my BA in Psychology at Undergraduate University, where I developed my passion for research through work in behavioral science labs and an honors thesis project.

Research Overview

My research examines how social and psychological factors influence health and well-being across the lifespan. I use a combination of experimental methods, longitudinal surveys, and advanced statistical techniques to understand the complex interplay between personality, social relationships, and health outcomes. My work aims to identify modifiable factors that can promote resilience and positive health behaviors in diverse populations.

Recent Publications

“To Be” or “I Am Someone Who Tends to Be”: Does the Wording of Personality Items Matter?
The effect of personality on likelihood of contracting SARS-CoV-2 in the United States
Borderline personality features moderate trajectories of health and well-being around retirement.
Electrophysiological Signatures of Planned and Unplanned Continuous Movement Termination in Parkinson’s Disease
Exploring Generalizability from the Bottom up: Applying DTS to demonstrate an item-level approach to personality assessment