Rosemary Gonzalez

Biography

Rosemary Gonzalez is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the Departments of Child and Adolescent Development and Chicana/o Studies.her research is on the academic and psychological resilience of Mexican American youth. she was granted a sabbatical in Spring 2014 and have expanded her work to examine the role of the arts in facilitating socio-emotional well-being. she is fortunate to be part of a community of scholars at California State Northridge who value interdisciplinary research, active learning, and student empowerment. her research inquiry informs and is informed by her students in courses such as: Applied Social Development (CADV 352), The Chicano/a Child (CHS 430); Culture, Race, and Gender in Human Development (CADV 460). she strive to instill critical thinking skills in her students and have a passion to support the psychosocial needs of youth and their families. her students inspire hert to examine how children's toys, books, and other educational resources can enhance motivation, foster bicultural competence, and facilitate positive relationships.

Research Interest

her current interests have also expanded to include concepts in the field of Positive Psychology such as gratitude, faith, and forgiveness.