Seay, Kristen D.
Associate Professor
Through her scholarship, Dr. Seay seeks to decrease child maltreatment, enhance parenting, and improve the well-being of vulnerable children and families. Her research focuses on the impact and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) in families with a particular focus on the relationship from SUDs to the occurrence of child abuse and neglect. Her recent projects have focused on child welfare–involved families where caregiver substance abuse is present.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Social Work
- Department
- Social Work - Dean's Office
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- child maltreatment prevention, substance use disorders, parenting, intervention research, child well-being
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Social Sciences
- Personal Focus Areas
- child maltreatment prevention, substance use disorders, parenting
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2009 - 05/2014 | Washington University in St. Louis, Brown School of Social Work | St. Louis, MO | PhD | Social Work |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Award | Breakthrough Star Award | University of South Carolina |
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