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Michelle DemarayMichelle Demaray, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology

Phone: (815)753-7077
Fax: (815)753-8088
mkdemaray@niu.edu
Office: PM 575

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: University of Wisconsin, 1998

RESEARCH INTERESTS

I conduct research on social support, bullying and victimization in schools, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

FREQUENTLY TAUGHT CLASSES

  • Psych 324 Developmental Child Psychology
  • Psych 639 Professional School Psychology
  • Psych 646 Psychological Assessment of Children

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS

  • Demaray, M. K., & Jenkins, L. (in submission). Academic enablers, social support, and academic achievement for children with and without characteristics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  • Demaray, M. K., Malecki, C. K., Rueger, S. Y., Brown, S. E., & Summers K. H. (2009). The role of youth’s ratings of the importance of socially supportive behaviors in the relationship between social support and self-concept. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 39, 13-28.
  • Rueger, S. Y., Demaray, M. K., & Malecki, C. K. (2008). Gender differences in the relationship between perceived social support and student adjustment during early adolescence. School Psychology Quarterly, 23, 496-514. 
  • Davidson, L. M., Demaray, M. K., Malecki, C. K., Ellonen, N., & Korkiamaki, R. (2008). United States and Finnish adolescents’ perceptions of social support: A cross-cultural analysis. School Psychology International, 29, 363-375.
  • Malecki, C. K., Demaray, M. K., & Davidson, L. M. (2008). The relationship among social support, victimization, and student adjustment in a predominantly Latino sample. Journal of School Violence, 7, 48-71.
  • Davidson, L. M., & Demaray, M. K. (2007). Social support as a moderator between victimization and internalizing/externalizing behaviors from bullying. School Psychology Review, 36, 383-405.
  • Demaray, M. K., & Malecki, C. K. (2006). A review of the use of social support in anti-bullying programs. Journal of School Violence, 5, 51-70.
  • Malecki, C. K., & Demaray, M. K. (2006). Social support as a buffer in the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance. School Psychology Quarterly, 21, 375-395.
  • Demaray, M. K., Malecki, C. K., Davidson, L. M., Hodgson, K. K., Rebus, P. J. (2005). The relationship between social support and student adjustment: A longitudinal analysis. Psychology in the Schools, 42, 691-706.

 

REPRESENTATIVE GRANTS

  • Demaray, M. K. & Malecki, C.K. (May, 2004). Aurora Communities In Schools Mentoring Program (ACISMP). A proposal to the Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, NIU 3-year subcontract for $44,322.
  • Malecki, C. K. & Demaray, M. K. (September, 2004). 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Aurora School District 131 (Cowherd and Brady). A proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education. NIU 5-year subcontract for $99,951.
  • 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, $7,320.
  • Malecki, C. K. & Demaray, M. K. (May, 2006). 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Aurora School District 131 (Hermes, Oak Park, and Beaupre). A proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education. 5 years, $149,701.
  • Malecki, C. K. & Demaray, M. K. (September, 2007). 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Aurora School District 131 (Washington, Jefferson, Waldo, Simmons). A proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education. 5 years, $196,364.