Faculty & Staff Directory
Dawn K. Kriebel, Ph.D.


Title: Program Director of Undergraduate Psychology
Department: Psychology and Counseling
Office: 334 Loyola Hall
Phone: (610) 647-4400 Ext: 3292
Email: dkriebel@immaculata.edu
Education:
Ph.D., Human Development, University of Maryland College Park, August 2002
B.A., Psychology and Philosophy, West Chester University, May 1996 (Magna Cum Laude)
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Kriebel mentored and led a group of undergraduate students in conducting a research project on kindergarten readiness and the academic development of children from low-income families.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that the greatest amount of learning takes place when students are engaged and aware of how course material relates to their own lives; consequently, my teaching incorporates myriad approaches to maintain students’ attention and to help them see their own lives in what they are studying.
Courses Taught:
- PSY 205 Child Development
- PSY 324 Lifespan Development
- HPM 307 Adult Development and Life Assessment
- PSY 419 Seminar in Contemporary Research Issues in Psychology
- PSY 418 The History and Systems of Psychology
- PSY 308 (HON) Children and Societies Worldwide
- PSY 316/317 Pre-Professional Internship, Honors Colloquium
- PSY 206 Cross-Cultural Psychology
Other Teaching Experience:
- Taught Developmental Psychology at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA in fall 2003
- Taught Human Development and Societal Institutions at University of Maryland’s Department of Human Development from fall 2001 to spring 2002
Research Interests:
- Children at risk
- Child and family psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Adoption and foster care
Publications:
- Kriebel, D.K., Wigfield, A., Riley, D., Krebs, M., & Marklin, J. (2002). Preparing for permanency: Results from a therapeutic intervention with foster children in the midst of permanency planning. Adoption Quarterly, 6 (2), 59-65.
- Harden, B.J., Clyman, R., Kriebel, D.K., & Lyons, M.E. (2004). Kith and kin care: Parental attitudes and resources of foster and relative caregivers. Children and Youth Services Review, 26 (7) 657-671.
- Kriebel, D.K. (2009). Money can’t buy you happiness: Here’s what will. Immaculata Magazine, Vol XIV, No. 2.
- Kriebel, D.K. & Wentzel, K.R. (2011). Parenting as a moderator of cumulative risk for behavioral competence in adoptive children. Adoption Quarterly, 41 (1), 37 – 60.
- *Kriebel, D.K,, Whitten, K., & Mercer, B. (2011). Beliefs and knowledge about adoption among mental health professionals. Under review.
Presentations:
- *Kriebel, D.K., Jimenez, S., & Brown, E. (2011, April). The efficacy of support groups in alleviating post-partum depression among low-income women. Poster session presented at 22nd annual Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium at Saint Joseph’s University. Philadelphia, PA.
- *Kriebel, D.K., & Webster, A. (2010, March). Characteristics of adoptees in psychiatric populations. Poster session presented at annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Brooklyn, NY.
- *Kriebel, D.K., Connell, A., & Fayewicz, K. (2007, April). The long shadow of parenting: A longitudinal study on the effect of child-centered parenting on adoptive children. Poster session presented at annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
- Kriebel, D.K. (2005, April). Friendship and competence in adoptive children. Poster session presented at biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.
- *Kriebel, D.K., Whitten, K., Gabala, M., White, T., & Vasinda, J. (2004, April). Beliefs and knowledge about adoption among mental health professionals. Poster session presented at annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
- Kriebel, D.K. (2003, April). Parenting as a moderator of cumulative risk for academic and social competence in adoptive children. Poster session presented at biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.
- Kriebel, D. K. (2002, April). Risk and resilience in adoptive children. Paper presented at the 12th Graduate Research Interaction Day Interdisciplinary Conference. College Park, MD.
- Kriebel, D.K., Lyons, Mary E., Harden, B.J., & Clyman, R. (2001, April). Kith and kin care: Parental attitudes and resources of foster and relative caregivers. Poster session presented at biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.
- Harden, B. J., Lyons, M. & Kastanek [Kriebel], D. (2000, July). A profile in resilience: Young children in foster care. Poster session presented at the 5th National Head Start Research Conference, Washington, DC.
- Harden, B.J., Clyman, R., Levy, R., Lyons, M. & Kastanek [Kriebel], D. (1999, August). Kinship and traditional foster parents: What are the differences? Paper presented at the meeting of the Child Welfare League of America, Atlanta, GA.
Grants:
- Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, The Efficacy of Support Groups in Alleviating Postpartum Depression Among Low-Income Women. (Principal Investigator: Dawn Kriebel), 2011 – 2012. (Total support: $1,940)
- National Institutes of Health, Mini-Grant for Faculty-Student Collaborative Research, Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Adoption-Specific Issues Among Mental Health Professionals – Extension of Previous Study. (Principal Investigator: Dawn Kriebel), January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. (Total support: $5,195)
- National Institutes of Health, Mini-Grant for Faculty-Student Collaborative Research, Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Adoption-Specific Issues Among Mental Health Professionals. (Principal Investigator: Dawn Kriebel), January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. (Total support: $6,800)
- Graduate Research Interaction Day Interdisciplinary Conference, University of Maryland, Honors with Distinction Research Award. April 2002. ($300)
- Human Development Dissertation Award, University of Maryland. Parenting as a Moderator of Cumulative Risk for Academic and Social Competence in Adoptive Children. September 2001. (Total support: $2,500).
Professional Memberships:
- American Psychological Association Member, Division 2 (The Teaching of Psychology)
- Eastern Psychological Association
Awards:
- Selected for 2004-2005 24th Edition (2004-2005) of Marquis Who’s Who of American Women.
- Nominated for Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, March 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
Other Professional Experience:
- Reviewer for the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
- Reviewer for several academic publishers
Service:
- Foster Parent Training, March 2004. Socio-emotional Competence in Adoptive Children. Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children. West Chester, PA.
- Interview on WCOJ 1240 AM with Matt DiFazio about the Virginia Tech shootings, April 20, 2007.
Dissertation:
“Parenting as a Moderator of Cumulative Risk for Academic and Social Competence in Adoptive Children”