VCU Social Psychology Program

Kristina Hood

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Christopher Newport University in 2002, and I earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice at VCU in 2005 and a master's degree in Sociology in 2007. In 2007, I entered the Social Psychology program. My research interests include preventive health behaviors among minorities and underserved populations, specifically HIV prevention research, and promoting positive health outcomes among minority populations.

Presentations and Publications

Hood, K. B., Belgrave, F. Z., Corneille, M., Foster-Woodson, J. & Fitzgerald, A. (October, 2008). Impact of Perceived Group Support on the Effcetiveness of HIV Prevention Intervention Outcomes for African American Women. Poster presented at Society for Southeastern Social Psychologist, Greenville, SC.

Brubaker, S J., Kiser, L., Bennet, L., & Hood, K. (Under Review). Conceptualizing Neighborhood Ritual Integrity: Comparisons across Four Neighborhoods. Children, Youth and Environments.

Belgrave, F. Z., Allison, K., Brooks, C., and Hood, K. (2008). Prevention Needs Assessment: Christian Children's Fund, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, VA.

Brubaker, S. J., & Hood, K. (2006, August). Conceptualizing Neighborhood Ritual Integrity: Comparisons across Four Neighborhoods. Paper presented at Society for the Study of Social Problems, Ontario Canada.

Brubaker, S. J., & Hood, K. (2006, August). Social Constructions of Girls’ Risky Behaviors: Perspectives of Juvenile Justice Staff Members, Caregivers, and the Girls Themselves. Paper presented at Society for the Study of Social Problems, Ontario Canada.