CREAR Lab

Our Research Studies

Community research on the resilience of youth and families exposed to violence, across Mexico, Puerto Rico, Honduras, and beyond.

Fortaleza Mexicana

Families Confronting Violence in Rural Mexico

Families Confronting Violence in Rural Mexico (N = 200 parent-adolescent dyads)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea MedranoView study

MAPI Study

Linking Neighborhood Violence to Mexican Adolescents' Psychological and Immune Health

Linking Neighborhood Violence to Mexican Adolescents' Psychological and Immune Health (N = 346)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea Medrano · Dr. Gabriella AlvarezView study

Proyecto VENCER

Violence Exposure iN College Mexican Emerging Adults and Resilience Study

Violence Exposure iN College Mexican Emerging Adults and Resilience Study (N = 499 young adults)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea Medrano · Dr. Francheska Alers-RojasView study

PAIS Study

Polyvictimization among Mexican Adolescents

Poly-Victimization Among Mexican Adolescents Interview Study (N = 69)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea MedranoView study

STAR*PR

Study on Trauma, Adversity, and Resilience in Puerto Rico

Study on Trauma, Adversity, and Resilience in Puerto Rico (N = 250)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea Medrano · Dr. Irmarie Cruz-LopezView study

HAVE HOPE

Honduras Adult Victimization Experiences

Honduras Adult Victimization Experiences – Harnessing Opportunities for Positive Empowerment (N = 292)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea MedranoView study

PRIDE Study

Puerto Rican Identity Development after Experiences of Trauma

Puerto Rican Identity Development after Experiences of Trauma Interview Study (N = 45)

Principal InvestigatorsSydni DavilaView study

SEVERE Study

Student Exposure to Violence and Resilience

Student Exposure to Violence and Resilience in Education (N = 250)

Principal InvestigatorsDr. Andrea MedranoView study