Austin (June) Souphanthalop | Department of Sociology

Austin (June) Souphanthalop

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Master's Student
Office: 
Sycamore 201D
Highlights: 
Sociology of Mental Health, Social Psychology, Quantitative Methods

Education: B.S., Psychology, Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Pronouns: He/They

Research Interests: June's research agenda explores the conceptualization and classifications of mental health, focusing on minoritized identities. They are a quantitative researcher who employs correlational and experimental research designs to understand complex dynamics within social identities and mental health systems in the U.S. June's undergraduate research project titled "Asian Values, Regardless of Western Acculturation, Predict Hesitancy in Use of Formal Mental Health Systems" examines how different aspects of acculturation and cultural values (like language use and the adoption of individualist values) independently impact attitudes towards formal mental health systems.

Selected Publications:
Souphanthalop, A. (2022). "Sex Addiction in Men Who Have Sex with Men." The Oak Leaf: LSUA Journal of Teaching and Research 3(1):44-49.