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Jonathan Santo, Ph.D.

Professor

Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

jsanto@unomaha.edu 402.650.0716

Jonathan Santo is an expert in psychology, adolescent identity development, peer victimization and cross-cultural differences.

Biography

Jonathan Santo is a professor in UNO’s Department of Psychology, where he teaches courses on adolescent development, statistics, and cross-cultural psychology.  

Santo’s research largely focuses on adolescent identity development, exploring the complexities of the transition from adolescence to adulthood. His research also explores moderators of the depressive effects of peer victimization and cross-cultural differences in peer relations. Santo’s work has been featured in publications such as the International Journal of Behavioral Development, the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, and the Journal of School Psychology.  

In the News

Why do children need friends? - Blog on Learning and Development
How lack of support explains why youth report more depression symptoms in the face of peer victimization - Springer Nature: Research Communities
The Powerful Impact of Peer Victimization on Teen Depression - Psychology TODAY
When does a kid become an adult? - The Conversation
Women are Better at Statistics than They Think - Voice of America
The Little-Known Hamrs of Ethnicity-Based Bullying - Psychology TODAY
How Friends Buffer the Link Between Bullying and Sleep Problems - Psychology TODAY

Areas of Expertise

  • Education and Teacher Development
  • Culture and Society
  • Wellness, Aging, and Human Performance

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