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FHSS Faculty

Kara Duraccio

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae
Psychology
Email: kara_duraccio@byu.edu

288 TLRB - Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602

801-422-2314

Research Interests

I have focused my research efforts on (a) uncovering risk factors for insufficient sleep in youth, (b) understanding the mental, behavioral, and physical health consequences of obtaining insufficient sleep, (c) developing innovative methods for measuring and manipulating diet, physical activity, and sleep outcomes, and (d) creating effective pediatric obesity interventions.

Education

  • PhD, Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) , Brigham Young University (2019)
  • M.S., Health Psychology , Brigham Young University (2016)
  • B.S., Psychology , Brigham Young University (2013)

Licenses and Certifications

  • State of Utah Department of Commerce, Psychologist (2021 - 2024)

Courses Taught

Publications

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