Abbey Semivan

Graduate Student, Social and Personality Psychology
Faculty Advisor: Tyler Jimenez
Headshot - Abbey Semivan - Grad Student
asemivan@arizona.edu
Pronouns:
She, Her, Hers

Research Interests:

  • Understanding the role of bias in healthcare settings
  • Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination
  • Attitudes and behaviors of intergroup relations
  • Effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Selected Publications:

  • Davidson, R., Semivan, A., Stone, J., Lazaerwicz, A. (in press). Evidence of implicit bias toward people experiencing homelessness among emergency medical services providers. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 

Master's Thesis:

  • Investigating Backlash Effects Against Native Americans Following the Use of Land Acknowledgment Statements (2025)

Courses Taught:

  • PSY 352 - Personality (2024)

TA for:

  • PSY 352 - Personality (2025)
  • PSY 360 - Social Psychology (2024)
  • PSY 383 - Health Psychology (2024)
  • PSY 596T - Teaching of Psychology (2025)

Grader for:

  • PSY 456 - Death & Loss (2024)

*Year listed indicates when this individual last worked in the specified course. 

Updated: 09/29/25

Degrees

  • B.A. Psychology, Fort Lewis College
  • M.A. Psychology