Our research studies

Resilience research, con la comunidad.

Community research on the resilience of youth and families exposed to violence — across Mexico, Puerto Rico, Honduras, and beyond. We use mixed methods so that both voces and data shape the work.

active studies

countries

2,200+

participants & interviews

11–65

ages studied

Study

Fortaleza Mexicana - Adolescent

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano

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MAPI Study

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano · Dr. Gabriella Alvarez

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Proyecto VENCER

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano · Dr. Francheska Alers-Rojas

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PAIS Study

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano

Study

STAR*PR

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano · Dr. Irmarie Cruz-Lopez

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HAVE HOPE

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano

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PRIDE Study

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

Sydni Davila · Dr. Andrea Medrano

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SEVERE Study

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

Dr. Andrea Medrano

Protective factors

Familismo, parent–adolescent communication, and parental involvement that buffer the effects of violence.

Mixed methods

Surveys, interviews, and biomarkers - so lived experience and rigorous data inform each other.

Community-engaged

International, community-engaged studies across Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and the U.S.