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Dr. Alan Meca

@drameca.bsky.social
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Associate Professor at UTSA studying identity & acculturation. Chair-Elect of SRCD Latinx, Associate Editor of Journal of Research on Adolescence, Academic Dad, First Gen, and Proud Hispanic. Views my own.

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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs @jsadjournal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Pressure to Acculturate Amplifies Coping-Depression Associations With Alcohol Consequ... (just accepted in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @drameca.bsky.social @suyeongkim.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social @adaiuw.bsky.social @cshrb.bsky.social @uw-psychiatry.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Pressure to Acculturate Amplifies Coping-Depression Associations With Alcohol Consequences in Hispanic/Latino College Students: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Vol 0, No ja
Background: Hispanic/Latino American college students report elevated rates of alcohol use and negative alcohol-related consequences compared to non-Hispanic/Latino white students. As cultural experie...
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APA Journals @apajournals.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
From family dynamics to psychological distress, cultural stress shapes wellbeing in profound ways. This special issue of CDEMP, an APA journal, explores cultural stress theory and the key mechanisms underlying its impact: bit.ly/3PDEILj @drameca.bsky.social @apadivision45.bsky.social
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Are you a #new #mom? Or know a new mom? A student of mine is looking for participants for her #dissertation study on #motherhood! Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card. Link to participate below: utsa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
📢 Identify as Latinx/Hispanic? Share your voice in a short 15–30 min survey to help build better resources for our community. 💬 🎁 Enter a raffle to win one of several $50 Amazon gift card! 👉 Start utsa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 🔁 Spread the word!
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
🍼 #Newmoms wanted! If you’re 18+ and had your first baby in the last 24 months, take our online survey on the transition to parenthood. Enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 💳 👉 Start here: utsa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please share! 💬
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🚨CALLING ALL PARTICIPANTS🚨 Identify as Hispanic/Latinx? ✅ as LGBTQIA+? ✅ between 18-24? ✅ interested in completing an online survey? ✅ If you answered yes, consider participating in our research study where you can earn a $15 amazon gift card!. Click the link to get started! ⭐️
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
#SRCD2025 #LatinxCaucus pearls our wisdom from our founders and previous chairs at the 20th anniversary pre-conference!
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Happy to announce two more active calls for abstracts! The first focused on #Culturally Grounded #Measures, #Methods, and #Approaches to Assessing #Latinx Parents of Adolescents which I will be serving as a Guest Editor on: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
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Journal of Research on Adolescence: Call for Papers - Call for Abstracts - Culturally Grounded Measures, Methods, and Approaches to Assessing Latinx Parenting of Adolescents
Abstract submission: 13 June 2025Full manuscript submission: 30 November 2025
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APA Journals @apajournals.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
New Article Spotlight on cultural stress theory ➡️ Learn more about this overarching framework for conceptualizing stressors and protective factors from authors Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social and Seth J. Schwartz, featuring Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology bit.ly/3DOux0A
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
If you are a young scholar, going to be at #SRCD, and want to meet with me over breakfast, then you are in luck! I am participating in @srcdorg.bsky.social's Chat with Leaders! Get your tickets today! www.srcd.org/event/srcd-2...
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SRCD 2025 Chat with Leaders | Society for Research in Child Development SRCD
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
So excited to announce the 2025-2027 steering committee for @srcdorg.bsky.social's Latinx Caucus! Looking forward to working with all of these amazing people!
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
The Journal for Research on Adolescence (#JRA) has 2 active calls for abstracts for upcoming special issues. In the first, looking for articles on identity-based #discrimination, #victimization, #bullying, and #violence among adolescents globally! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
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Journal of Research on Adolescence Call for Abstracts – Exploring Identity-based Discrimination, Victimization, Bullying, and Violence among Adolescents from a Global Perspective
Both basic and applied studies using diverse methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and participatory action research, as well as high quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses will be considered.
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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
NIH has implemented a policy (bit.ly/NIHindirectCOSTS) which caps indirect costs on grants at 15%. The APA issued an alert (bit.ly/APAtellCONGRESS), urging Congress to take action! SRCD's Policy team is collaborating with its coalition partners to protect science funding.
Graphic Highlighting New NIH Policy on Indirect Cost Caps on GrantsGraphic Highlighting New NIH Policy on Indirect Cost Caps on Grants
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Have you ordered your SRCD Latinx Caucus Pin? Place order by Feb 14 at www.customink.com/fundraising/... 👉🏽 Support the caucus! 👉🏽 Show your pride and wear your pin! 👉🏽 Great gift for your lab or colleagues. Thanks for supporting the Caucus! #SRCDLatinxCaucus @srcdorg.bsky.social
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Support SRCD Latinx Caucus Perennial Pin for SRCD Latinx Caucus Fundraiser
This Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Latinx Caucus Perennial Pin lets you show your Caucus pride all year long! Wear on your jacket lapel or lanyard at the 2025 SRCD Biennial Meeting ...
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Make sure you vote for a wonderful slates of nominations for @srcdorg.bsky.social!
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
#SRCDLatinx Caucus is hosting a phenomenal workshop on demystifying the process for applying or creating #post-doctoral positions! You can register at tinyurl.com/2TNDFC4H
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Dr. Linda C. Halgunseth @lindachalgunseth.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Ready to celebrate 20 years of SRCD Latinx Caucus! 🎉🎉
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
The @tardislab.bsky.social and I have entered our study era! This is first of many studies to be launched, but spread the word!
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The tardislab.bsky.social‬ and I are officially making the full time switch to #BlueSky! If you following me, make sure you follow my lab for updates and posts on our work on #Identity, #Acculturation, and #CulturalStress
https://tardislab.bsky.social‬
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Dr. Alan Meca @drameca.bsky.social · 11/02/2024
Alright! Hello #BlueSky! I’m ready to see what this platform has to offer! Who is on here from #AcademicTwitter?
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