Faculty
Alexandra F. Corning
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Profile
Compared to the more overt acts of discrimination characteristic of earlier eras, contemporary discrimination is often subtle, disguised, or indirect and, as such, often ambiguous. In everyday situations that are ambiguous with regard to the presence of discrimination, what then leads some people to adamantly conclude that discrimination has taken place and others to conclude that it definitely has not? Dr. Corning’s program of research is aimed at identifying and explaining the mechanisms underlying the perception of discrimination. Using theory and methods from social cognition, Dr. Corning’s research is focused on identifying individual-difference as well as situational factors that influence the perception of discrimination. Additionally, she is interested in the proposed negative as well as potentially beneficial aspects of perceiving oneself as a recipient of discrimination, including the psychological health outcomes, one’s propensity to engage in social action, and changes in efficacy for various performance tasks.
Recent Papers
Corning , A. F., Krumm, A. J., & Smitham, D. A. (in press). Differential social comparison processes in women with and without eating disorder symptoms. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(3) .
Corning , A. F., & Malofeeva, E. V. (2004). The application of survival analysis to the study of psychotherapy termination. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51(3), 354-367.
Corning , A. F. (2002). Self-esteem as a moderator between perceived discrimination and psychological distress among women. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 49(1), 117-126.
Corning , A. F., & Myers, D. J. (2002). Individual orientation toward engagement in social action. Political Psychology, 23(4), 703-729.
Corning , A. F. (2000). Assessing perceived social inequity: A relative deprivation framework. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(3), 463-477.
Ingram, K. M., Corning , A. F., & Schmidt, L. D. (1996). The relationship of victimization experiences to psychological well-being among homeless women and low-income housed women. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 43(2), 218-227.
Contact Information
Office: 101 Haggar Hall
Notre Dame, IN
Phone: (574) 631-9928
Email: acorning@nd.edu