Assistant Professor – Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Chatfield joined the social and behavioral sciences faculty at Kent State University in 2015. She previously held faculty positions at the University of South Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Chatfield’s focus is on development, implementation and evaluation of interventions and programs directed toward acquisition and maintenance of health-promoting behavior practices. Her work is influenced by social cognitive theory, in particular the mechanisms related to self-regulation. Dr. Chatfield’s research methods include qualitative methodologies, multivariate and multilevel statistical models, and mixed and multiple methods designs. Her current favorite data analysis software programs include R, Dedoose, and Quirkos. Dr. Chatfield has specialist training in recreational therapy and holds a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification. She also earned a graduate certificate in qualitative research methods from Nova Southeastern University.
Education
Ph.D., Health and Kinesiology, University of Mississippi, 2014
MS, Recreation, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008
BA, Communication, The Ohio State University, 1986