Jocelyn Wilson

About

Background:

Jocelyn is a first-generation college student from a Chilean immigrant family whose nontraditional path to higher education was shaped by early independence, chronic illness, and a lack of academic support. Her lived experience navigating disability and mental health challenges sparked a deep interest in neuroscience and psychology, particularly the connection between chronic pain and emotional well-being. She is now pursuing a Bachelor's degree and plans to continue to graduate school to become a licensed therapist or clinical psychologist. 

Research Interests: 

Jocelyn is interested in exploring how chronic illness, trauma, and cultural stigma intersect to shape an individual’s experience of mental health, particularly within marginalized communities. She has a wide range of research interests, including abnormal psychology, child and adolescent development, and neurodegenerative diseases. She hopes her work aims to deepen understanding of the psychological and neurological impacts of hidden or misunderstood conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, to improve mental health care, reduce stigma, and increase representation in both clinical and academic spaces.

Current Research:

Jocelyn is currently working with Dr. Matthew Callahan on a study employing a reflexive thematic analysis methodology. The purpose of this research is to explore how and why individuals experience shame within educational settings, how such experiences impact them, and how they respond to feelings of shame in these contexts.