Colin Tidwell

Prior to pursuing my Ph.D., I worked across four labs at the University of Arizona and Yale University where I developed my research interests in the mental health of sexual and gender diverse individuals, suicidality, and the unique intersection of these two areas. I also study and work to implement practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion in ambulatory assessment methods and clinical psychological practice.

Outside of research, I work as an extern therapist at Banner EPICenter, serve as the co-chair of the University of Arizona Psychology Department's Student Wellness Committee, and am the graduate advisor for the University of Arizona chapter of the national mental health advocacy organization Active Minds.

Research Interests: 

• Integrating ambulatory assessment methods to investigate how the psychological adjustment of sexual and gender minority populations is impacted by the unique stressors experienced in their everyday lives.
• Using naturalistic observation methodology (namely the Electronically Activated Recorder) to explore the role of the family environment in adolescent suicidality.
• Explore the intersection of these two foci.

Selected Publications: 

• Smith R, Chuning AE, Tidwell CA, Allen JJB, Lane RD (2022) Psychopathic tendencies are selectively associated with reduced emotional awareness in the context of early adversity. PLoS ONE 17(12): e0277475. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277475
• Tidwell, C.A., Holt, N. (2022). Mitigation of Minority Stress in the Context of Training for Clinical Psychologists. ABCT Sexual & Gender Minority Special Interest Group newsletter.
• Tidwell, C.A., Danvers, A., Pfeifer, V., Mehl, M.R., et al. (2021). Are women really (not) more talkative than men? A registered replication of binary gender similarities/differences in daily word use (Manuscript Accepted as Stage 1 Registered Report at the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology).
• Kaplan, D.K. & Tidwell, C.A., et al. (2023). Diversity, equity and inclusivity in observational ambulatory assessment: Recommendations from two decades of Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) research. Behavior Research Methods (in press).
• Shepherd, B., Tidwell, C.A., & Layland, E.K., Maki J.L., Brochu, P.M. Beyond Not My Type: Heightened Within-Group Discrimination Experience of Gay Men Who Use Dating Apps (in press).

Dissertation Title:

• Advancing the Study of Marginalized Groups: Novel Approaches to Ambulatory Assessment Research Methodology (2025)

Courses Taught:

• PSY 364 - Human Sexuality (2024)

Teaching Assistant for:

• PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology
• PSY 396H - Honors Proseminar

Clinical Peer Supervisor for:

• PSY694B - Psychotherapy

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

Updated: 05/19/25