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EDUCATION

B.A. University of Wisconsin 1991
M.A. University of Wisconsin 1994
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin 1998

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My researach interestes include a) the measurement of perceived social support, b) how social support is related to students' emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes, and c) how students may use social support to cope with stressors.  In addition, I am interested in perceptions of social support among bullies and victims of bullying in schools and how social support can serve as an intervention for victims.  I also conduct research on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that  is focused on two main areas:  a) the social relationships of children with ADHD, and b) the assessment of ADHD by school psychologists.

FREQUENTLY TAUGHT CLASSES

Psych 324 Developmental Child Psychology
Psych 540 Theory and Assessment of Intellectual Functioning
Psych 548 Consultative Interventions in School and Community Settings


REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS

Demaray, M. K., & Malecki, C. K.  (2003).  Perceptions of the frequency and importance of social support by students classified as victims, bullies, and bully/victims in an urban middle school.  School Psychology Review, 32, 471-489.

Demaray, M. K., Schaefer, K., & DeLong, L.  (2003).  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):  A national survey of training and current assessment practices in the schools.  Psychology in the Schools, 40, 583-597. 

Malecki, C. K., & Demaray, M. K. (2003). Weapon carrying and perceptions of social support in an urban middle school.  Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 11, 169-178.

Malecki, C. K. & Demaray, M. K. (2003). What type of support do they need?  Investigating student adjustment as related to emotional, informational, appraisal, and instrumental support.  School Psychology Quarterly, 18, 231-252.

Demaray, M. K., Elting, J. E., & Schaefer, K.  (2003). Assessment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):  A comparative evaluation of five commonly used, published rating scales.  Psychology in the Schools, 40, 341-361. 

Demaray, M. K., & Malecki, C. K.  (2003).  Importance ratings of socially supportive behaviors by children and adolescents.  School Psychology Review, 32, 108-131.

Demaray, M. K., & Malecki, C. K. (2002). Critical levels of perceived social support associated with student adjustment. School Psychology Quarterly, 17, 213-241.

Malecki, C.K. & Demaray, M.K. (2002). Measuring perceived social support:  Development of the Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale.  Psychology in the Schools, 39, 1-18.  

Demaray, M. K., & Elliott, S. N. (2001). Perceived social support by children with characteristics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.  School Psychology Quarterly, 16, 68-90. 

Demaray, M. K., & Elliott, S. N. (1998). Teachers’ judgments of students’ academic functioning: A comparison of actual and predicted performances. School Psychology Quarterly, 13, 8-24. 


REPRESENTATIVE GRANTS

Malecki, C. K., & Demaray, M. K.   (May, 2003). 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Aurora School District 129.  A proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education. 5 years.

Demaray, M. K. & Malecki, C. K. (November, 2002). 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Aurora School District 131.  A proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education. 5 years.

Demaray, M. K. & Malecki, C. K. (November, 2002). 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Aurora School District 129.  A proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education.  5 years.

Nickerson, A., Brock, S., Demaray, M.K., & Malecki, C.K. (February, 2004). Enhancing the Social Support of Victims of Bullying. .A proposal for the Early Career Grant to the Society for the Study of School Psychology.  1 year.