Kathy Sexton-Radek
Professor
Elmhurst College
USA
Biography
Dr. Kathy sexton-Radek has received her Doctorate of Philosophy degree from Illinois institute of Technology in 1989 and interned at Rush Medical University 1988-1989 in Sleep Medicine, Behavioural Medicine, Geriatric Psychology and Health Psychology rotations. Currently, she is working as Professor in Elmhurst College, Psychology Department since 1988. She received her board certification in Behavioural sleep Medicine. She completed a two year post- Doctorate Certificate program in Clinical Psychopharmacology which included a year long preceptor ship with psychiatry and pulmonary medicine rotation.
Research Interest
Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology, Sleep quality in young adults, Factors particular to cognitive functioning, personality style, and health practices have been examined with regard to sleep quality in emerging young adults aged 18-25 years old, Examination of the utility of conflict-resolution programming in school settings.