Kimberly Updegraff
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Phone: 480-965-6669
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Fax: 480-965-6779
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COWDN 135 TEMPE, AZ 85287-3701
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Kimberly Updegraff was a Distinguished Cowden Professor in the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics until 2023, and she has transitioned to Professor Emeritus at ASU. Her research interests focus on the role of family relationships (i.e., mothers, fathers, siblings) in youth development from late childhood through adolescence. Central to her work is the role of gender and cultural socialization processes in shaping the lives of children, youth, and families, particularly in Latinx families. Her current work includes a randomized clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to test the effectiveness of a family-based prevention program delivered in afterschool settings to Latinx children.
- Ph.D. Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. Psychology, Denison University
Kimberly Updegraff's research interests focus on the role of family and peer relationships (i.e., mothers, fathers, siblings, and close friends) in youth development from early adolescence to young adulthood. Central to her work is understanding the role of gender in adolescents' lives, including the different experiences of girls and boys growing up in families and the roles that mothers versus fathers assume. A second important theme over the last 20 years has been the role of culture, particularly Mexican culture, in the lives of adolescents and their families.
Updegraff, K.A., Kuo, S.I., McHale, S.M., Umaña-Taylor, A., & Wheeler, L.A. (2017). Parents’ traditional cultural values and Mexican-origin young adults’ routine health and dental care. Journal of Adolescent Health, 60, 512-519. doi: 10.1016/j.adohealth.2016.10.012.
Updegraff, K.A., Umaña-Taylor, A.J., Rodríguez De Jesús, S.A., McHale, S.M., Feinberg, M.F., & Kuo, S.I. (2016). Family-focused Prevention with Latinos: What about Sisters and Brothers? Journal of Family Psychology, 30, 633-640. doi: 10.1037/fam0000200
McHale, S.M., Updegraff, K.A., & Feinberg, M.E. (2016). Siblings of youth with autism spectrum disorder: Theoretical perspectives on sibling relationships and individual adjustment. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46, 589-602. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2611-6
Rogers, A.A., Ha, T., Updegraff, K.A., & Iida, M. (online). Adolescents’ daily romantic experiences and negative mood: A dyadic, Intensive Longitudinal Study. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. doi: 10.1007/s10964-017-0797-y
White, R. M. B., Updegraff, K. A., Umaña-Taylor, A. J., Zeiders, K. H., Perez-Brena, N., & Burleson, E. (2017). Neighborhood and School Ethnic Structuring and Cultural Adaptations Among Mexican-Origin Adolescents. Developmental Psychology, 53, 511-524. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/dev0000269.
Perez-Brena, N. J., Delgado, M. Y., Rodriguez, S. A., Updegraff, K. A., & Umaña-Taylor, A. J., (2017). Mexican-origin adolescents' educational expectation trajectories: Intersection of nativity, sex, and socioeconomic status. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology. 48, 14-24. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2016.11.001.
Wheeler, L.A., Zeiders, K.H., Updegraff, K.A., Umaña-Taylor, A.J., Rodríguez De Jesús, S.A., Perez-Brena, N.J. (2017). Mexican-origin youth’s risk behavior from adolescence to young adulthood: The role of familism values. Developmental Psychology, 53, 126-137. PMCID: PMC5198906
- Umana-Taylor,Adriana J*, Jahromi,Laudan Bekhrad, Updegraff,Kimberly A. Mexican-origin Teen Moms Their Infants and Mother Figures: Health Development. HHS-NIH-NICHD(7/15/2010 - 5/31/2016).
- Updegraff,Kimberly A*, Umana-Taylor,Adriana J. Developmental Family and Cultural Pathways to Young Adulthood. PENN STATE UNIV(3/1/2010 - 2/29/2016).
- Umana-Taylor,Adriana J*, Jahromi,Laudan Bekhrad, Updegraff,Kimberly A. Supporting MAMI: Mexican-origin Adolescent Mothers and Infants. NY COMM TRUST(6/8/2009 - 6/7/2011).
- Updegraff,Kimberly A*, Umana-Taylor,Adriana J. A Longitudinal Study of Mexican Origin Youth: Family Culture and Adjustment. HHS-NIH-NICHD(6/5/2007 - 3/31/2014).
- Umana-Taylor,Adriana J*, Updegraff,Kimberly A. Parenting Among Mexican-Origin Adolescent Mothers. HHS-PHS-OPA(7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010).
- Martin,Carol Lynn*, Fabes,Richard Allen, Gupta,Sandeep Kumar S, Hanish,Laura Diane, Ladd,Gary W, Ladd,Gary W, Madden-Derdich,Debra, Reiser,Mark R, Reiser,Mark R, Schaefer,David, Updegraff,Kimberly A, Weigand,Robert F. Peer Relationships and School Readiness. HHS-NIH-NICHD(9/1/2004 - 8/31/2010).
- Updegraff,Kimberly A*. GENDER SOCIALIZATION IN MEXICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES. HHS-NIH-NICHD(9/1/2001 - 5/31/2007).
Courses
2026 Spring
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| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
2025 Fall
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| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
2025 Summer
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| FAS 792 | Research |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 792 | Research |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 792 | Research |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 792 | Research |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
| FAS 792 | Research |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 792 | Research |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 390 | Supervised Research Experience |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
| FAS 792 | Research |
| FAS 792 | Research |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 390 | Supervised Research Experience |
| FAS 792 | Research |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
| FAS 592 | Research |
2022 Summer
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| CDE 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Spring
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| CDE 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| FAS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| FAS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
| FAS 390 | Supervised Research Experience |
| FAS 592 | Research |
| FAS 792 | Research |
2021 Fall
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| FAS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| FAS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| FAS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| FAS 390 | Supervised Research Experience |
| CDE 799 | Dissertation |
| FAS 799 | Dissertation |
| FAS 792 | Research |
Updegraff, K.A., Kuo, S.I., Zeiders, K.H., Wheeler, L.A., McHale, S.M., & Umaña-Taylor, A. J. (2017, April). Sleep and adjustment among Mexican-origin adolescents: Testing curvilinear associations. Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Andrews, N., Hanish, L., Delay, D., Martin, C.L., & Updegraff, K.A. (April, 2017). A network perspective on the relation between friendships and adolescent aggression. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Fuentes, S., Berger, R.H., Umaña-Taylor, A. J., Updegraff, K.A., & Jahromi, L.B. (2017, April). Mexican-origin mothers’ and grandmothers’ cultural orientation across the transition to parenthood. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Derlan, C.L., Umaña-Taylor, A. J., Updegraff, K.A., & Jahromi, L.B. (April, 2017). Measuring and assessing the processes underlying young Mexican-origin children’s ethnic-racial identification. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Jahromi, L.B., Umaña-Taylor, A. J., Updegraff, K.A., & Derlan, C.L. (April, 2017). Changes in teen mothers’ emotional scaffolding: Links to maternal well-being and children’s subsequent self-regulation. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Sang, A., Gallagher, A., Updegraff, K.A., Rodríguez De Jesús, S. A., Umaña-Taylor, A. J., & McHale, S.M. (2017, April). I look up to you: Younger siblings’ modeling and educational outcomes. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Perez-Brena, N. J., Wheeler, L. A., Rodríguez De Jesús, S. A., Updegraff, K. A., & Umaña-Taylor, A. Y. (2017, April). The educational and career adjustment of Mexican-origin youth in the context of the 2007 economic recession. Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Perez-Brena, N.J., Sang, S., Kuo, S.I., Rodríguez De Jesús, S.A., Updegraff, K.A., Umaña-Taylor, A. J, & McHale, S.M. (2017, April). Post-high school educational pathways in the context of the 2007 economic recession: A mixed-methods study of risk and resilience. Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Umaña-Taylor, A. J., Douglass, S., Updegraff, K.A., & Flavio, M. (2017, April). Considering ethnic-racial identity as an opportunity for intervention with U.S. adolescents. Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Sang, S.A., & Updegraff, K.A. (2017, April). The educational pipeline may not be linear: Latinos’ educational trajectories from high school to post-secondary education. Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Sun, X., McHale, S.M., & Updegraff, K.A. (2017, April). Sibling experiences in middle childhood: Implications for sibling differences in college graduation. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Vazquez, E. J., Updegraff, K. A., Umaña-Taylor, A. J., & McHale, S M. (July, 2017). Ethnic identity development in late adolescence and early adulthood: Do sisters and brothers play a role? Poster session presented at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Regional Workshop, Syros, Greece.
Padilla, J., McHale, S. M., Updegraff, K. A., & Umaña-Taylor A. J. (2016, October). Mexican-Origin Boys’ and Girls’ Time with Mothers and Fathers From Early Adolescence to Young Adulthood: Developmental Course and Correlates. Paper presented at Society for Research on Child Development Special Topics: Babies, Boys and Men of Color, Tampa, FL.
Promotion and Tenure Faculty Exemplar Award, ASU, 2003
Jacob’s Foundation Young Scholar Participant, Germany, October, 2003.
Cowden Distinguished Professor, School of Social and Family Dynamics, ASU, 2003.
Nomination, Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2003.
Nomination, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award (ASU).
Outstanding Faculty of the Month, REACH Student Organization (ASU), February, 2000
NCFR Jessie Bernard Outstanding Research Proposal Award, 1996.
Fisher Fellowship, Pennsylvania State University, 1995-1996.
Phi Beta Kappa, Denison University, 1990.
Psychology Fellowship, Denison University, 1989-1990.
Presidential Scholarship, Denison University, 1988-1990.
Editorial Board Membership
Journal of Family Psychology, 2016-present
Family Relations, 2005-2018
Child Development, 2007-2015
Developmental Psychology, 2001-2004
National Council on Family Relationships
Society for Research in Child Development
Society for Research on Adolescence
Postdoctoral Supervision
Dr. Jenny Padilla, August 2017-
Dr. Sally I-Chun Kuo, August 2013-July 2015
Dr. Nicole Hollis, August 2014-June 2015
Dr. Katharine Zeiders, May 2012- May 2014
Dr. Lorey Wheeler, May 2012 – July 2013
Dr. Norma Perez-Brena, May 2012-May 2013
Doctoral Dissertation Chair – Completed
Samantha Sang, September, 2017
Casey Sechler (co-chair), September, 2017
Adam Rogers, April, 2017
Sue Annie Rodriguez de Jesus, April, 2015
Norma Perez-Brena, April, 2012
Lorey Wheeler, April, 2012
Carly Slutzky, November, 2011
Sarah E. Killoren (co-chair), December, 2008
Melissa Y. Delgado (co-chair), December, 2008
Shawna M. Thayer, May, 2005
Kristina M. Kupanoff, July, 2002
Master’s Committee Chair – Completed
Annabella Gallagher, May, 2016
Adam Rogers, November, 2014
Melissa Martin, April, 2013
Sue Annie Rodriguez, November, 2011
Emily Cansler, September, 2007
Melissa Delgado, November, 2005 (co-chair)
Sarah Killoren, October, 2005
Devon Hageman, December, 2004
Donna Denning, November, 2004
Lara Haase, December, 2002
Shawna M. Thayer, December, 2002
Kristina M. Kupanoff, June, 2000
Undergraduate Honor’s Thesis - Chair
Alexandra Cohen, Chair, April 2017
Olivia van Vianen, Chair, April 2016
Megan Kellums, Chair, April 2014
2013-present Co-Director, Latino Resilience Enterprise, T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics.
2012-present Director of Graduate Studies, T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics.
2009-2015 Co-Executive Director, The Lives of Girls and Boys Enterprise, School of Social and Family Dynamics.
2008-2015 Co-Executive Director, Sanford Harmony Program, School of Social and Family Dynamics.
2009-present Professor, Program in Family and Human Development, School of Social and Family Dynamics.
2003-2009 Associate Professor, Program in Family and Human Development, School of Social and Family Dynamics.
2003-2007 Director of Graduate Studies, Program in Family and Human Development, Sandford School.
1997-2003 Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Human Development, Arizona State University.
Co-Chair, Review Panel - Race, Ethnicity, Culture, Context; Society for Research on Child Development, 2016-2017
Co-Chair, Membership Committee, Society for Research on Adolescence, 2016-2020
Member, Awards Committee, Society for Research on Adolescence, 2012-2016.
Co-Chair, Jacob’s Foundation International Young Scholars Program, Society for Research in Adolescence, 2008-2012.
Grant Reviewer, National Institute of Health, Animal-Assisted Interventions, December, 2016
Reviewer, National Science Foundation, Developmental and Learning Science Panel, 2014-2016
Reviewer, Canadian Council of Arts, Killam Fellowship, 2010.
Reviewer, National Science Foundation, Developmental and Learning Science Panel, May, 2008.
Elected Officer, Elections Council, National Council on Family Relationships, 2017-2020
Nominating Committee, Research and Theory Section, National Council on Family Relationships, 2007-2009
Nominating Committee, Research and Theory Section, National Council on Family Relationships, 2001-2003
Student/New Professional Representative, Feminist and Family Studies Section, National Council on Family Relationships, 2001-2003