Patricia R. Owen
Professor
Department of Pyschology
Saint Marys University
United States of America
Biography
Patricia Owen, Ph.D., teaches a wide variety of psychology courses at St. Mary’s. She is the former Chair of the Psychology Department, is a well published author and has received many distinctions for her research. Patricia Owen, Ph.D., teaches a wide variety of psychology courses at St. Mary’s. She is the former Chair of the Psychology Department, is a well published author and has received many distinctions for her research.
Research Interest
Body image Children’s fears Cross-cultural issues in body image Media effects on knowledge about psychopathology Student/Teacher boundary issues
Publications
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Owen, P.R. (2007). Dispelling Myths about Schizophrenia using Film. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
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Owen, P.R. & Zwahr-Castro, S. (2007). Boundary Issues in Academia; Student Perceptions of Faculty-Student Boundary Crossings. Ethics and Behavior, 17(2), 117-129.
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Owen, P.R. (2012) Portrayals of Schizophrenia by Entertainment Media: A Content Analysis of Contemporary Movies. Psychiatric Services.
