Janet E. Helms
Janet E. Helms | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | B.A. University of Missouri at Kansas City M.A. University of Missouri at Kansas City Ph.D. Iowa State University |
| Known for | Culture and Ethnicity, Gender Psychology, Self and Identity |
| Awards | APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology (2006) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Boston College |
Janet E. Helms is an American research psychologist known for her study of ethnic minority issues. A scholar, author and educator, she is most known for her racial identity theory that is applied to multiple disciplines, including education and law. She received the 2006 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology from the American Psychological Association.