College of Education and Human Development

Family Social Science

People

Jenifer McGuire

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

  • Professor and Extension Specialist

Transgender youth and families: I study the well-being of young people who identify as transgender with a specific focus on ways that family environments can best support healthy development.

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Jennifer Mcguire

What Students Can Expect from Me

I offer graduate students opportunities for research in gender identity and sexual orientation and links to well-being. There are multiple opportunities in my lab to work with both qualitative and quantitative data, as well as to have direct experiences with community outreach. I encourage students to develop their own research identity and support independent and collaborative writing for publication among my students. 

How my Scholarship Contributes to Social Justice

My research and outreach inherently crosses a bridge to social justice. I embark on my research because of my strong commitment to equitable and fair access for all people. I translate this research to support the development of common understanding about equity in gender and sexual identity. I am committed to supporting children, families and communities provide safe and accessible environments for transgender and gender non-conforming persons. 

Honors and Awards

2023 - College of Education and Human Development Excellence in Research Award

2022 - Extension Dean’s Distinguished Award

2010 -  Hugo G. Beigel Award, The Journal of Sex Research primary author to: McGuire, J. K. & Barber, B. L. (2010). Late adolescent sexual styles: A person centered approach to the multifaceted nature of sexual behavior. The Journal of Sex Research, 47, 301-313.

2010 - Society for Research on Adolescence Social Policy Publication Award: Best Edited Book. Contributing author to: Russell, S. T., McGuire, J. K., & Laub, C. (2008). School climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) students: Within- and between-school variability. In M. Shinn and H. Yoshikawa, (Eds.) Toward positive youth development: Transforming schools and community programs. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 133-149.

2009 -  Leadership Fellows Award: Washington Campus Compact.