Research by Waycross college student gains national attention

NASHVILLE, TN (02/14/2014)(readMedia)-- Kerri Carden, a senior psychology and interpersonal communication major at Trevecca Nazarene University, recently participated in a research project that has earned her national attention. Kerri and a classmate conducted original research as part of their class in research methods for psychologists. Under the supervision of their psychology professor, Randy Carden, they developed a study topic, collected and analyzed their findings in that study, and wrote a paper which reported their study. Their paper impressed Carden, who worked with them to turn their paper into an article and submit it for publication in a scholarly journal. That partnership paid off. Their article, "Narcissism and Altruism among Undergraduate Business and Religion Majors," was accepted for publication in Modern Psychological Studies. Later this spring Kerri and her classmate will present their study and their findings at the annual Trevecca Spring Research Symposium.

Along with serving as a research assistant for Dr. Carden, Kerri has received many awards for her academic work, including being named to the Trevecca Dean's List several times over the past four years. Her plans include graduate school, where she will pursue a master's in marriage and family therapy. A native of Waycross, GA., Kerri is the daughter of Kenneth and Penney Carden.