Associate Professor of Psychology
Director of Undergraduate Education

Office: Beatty Hall, Room 212
Telephone: 410-617-5325
E-mail: CBarry@loyola.edu

Education:

• B.S. (Psychology with minors in Sociology, Spanish & Secondary Education, Summa Cum Laude with  Departmental Honors in Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa), Ursinus College
• Ph.D. (Human Development, Educational Psychology specialization), University of Maryland, College Park 

Scholarly Interests:

Research interests include social and self development during 
adolescence and emerging adulthood. Current ongoing 
research projects include emerging adults conceptualizations
of criteria for adulthood and their relation to self-perceptions,
temperament, spirituality, close relationships with parents,
romantic partners, and friends and marriage readiness. 

Representative Publications:

Barry, C. M., & Nelson, L. J. (in press). The role of religious beliefs and 
     practices on emerging adults' perceived competencies, perceived 
     importance ratings, and global self-worth. International Journal of 
     Behavioral Development.

Padilla-Walker, L. M., Barry, C. M., Carroll, J. S., Madsen, S. D., & 
     Nelson, L. J. (in press). Looking on the bright side: The role of 
     identity status and gender on positive orientations during 
     emerging adulthood. Journal of Adolescence.

Nelson, L. J., Padilla-Walker, L. M., Carroll, J. S., Madsen, S. D., 
     Barry, C. M., & Badger, S. (in press).  "If you want me to treat 
     you like an adult, start acting like one!" Comparing the criteria 
     for adulthood among emerging adults and their parents. 
     Journal of Family Psychology.

Barry, C. M., & Wentzel, K. R. (2006). Friend influence on prosocial 
     behavior: The role of motivational factors and friendship 
     characteristics. Developmental Psychology, 42, 153-163.

Barry, C. M., & Wentzel, K. R. (2006). Friend influence on prosocial 
     behavior: The role of motivational factors and friendship 
     characteristics. Developmental Psychology, 42, 153-163.

Badger, S., Nelson, L. J., & Barry, C. M. (2006). Perceptions of the 
     transition to adulthood among Chinese and American emerging 
     adults. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 30, 84-93. 

Barry, C. M., & Nelson, L. J.  (2005).  The role of religion in the 
     transition to adulthood for young emerging adults. Journal of 
     Youth & Adolescence, 34, 245-255.

Course Offerings:
                                          
PY101: Introductory Psychology*    
PY241D: Child Psychology*         
PY242D: Adolescent Psychology*             
PY243D: Adult Development*                           
PY244: Lifespan Development*
PY418/PL407: Marriage and Family through the Lens of 
                   Catholic Social Thought and Developmental Psychology
PY664: Advanced Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
PY706: Introduction to Clinical Experiences: Service-Learning

D Indicates Coures that Meet the Diversity Course Requirement
* Indicates Courses that Meet the Service-Learning Requirement