Shakeara’s research interests integrate behavioral health, trauma, help-seeking, neurodiversity, culture, community systems, neuroscience, and evidence-informed practice. Her scholarship is designed to advance professional knowledge while supporting meaningful, ethical, and culturally responsive change.
Research Philosophy
Research benefits from four foundational pillars that support field advancement, professional competence, ethical treatment, and an enduring commitment to the individuals and communities being studied.
Interdisciplinary Research for Meaningful Change
Shakeara conducts and designs research in support of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary initiatives for individuals, communities, and organizations. Her work includes data analysis, interpretation, and the translation of findings into evidence-informed recommendations.
Findings are illustrated through reports and educational materials that support research and treatment efficiency, program evaluation, ethical decision-making, continuous quality improvement, and organizational development.
Shakeara explores mental and behavioral health across multiple levels of analysis, connecting neuroscience, individual experience, community conditions, culture, and systems of care.
Her research experience includes quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical analysis, survey-data interpretation, thematic coding, stakeholder reporting, and the development of recommendations supporting organizational decision-making.
Active Research
Participant recruitment and data collection are currently in progress.
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2025–Present
Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking Among Black Men
This quantitative study examines Black men’s attitudes toward seeking professional counseling and the demographic, social, cultural, and personal factors that may influence help-seeking behaviors.
Black men who are 18 years of age or older are invited to review the informed-consent information and participate. Participation is voluntary, responses are anonymous, and the survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.
Help Share the Participant Recruitment Flyer
This study is seeking Black men age 18 and older to complete an anonymous survey about attitudes toward seeking mental-health support. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes or less.
View the flyer on the right, download the paper survey, or share the QR code so eligible participants can access the online survey directly.
Your Voice Can Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Support.
Complete the survey online, download the printable paper survey, view or download the recruitment flyer, or contact the research team with questions.
Complete the Online Survey
Use the secure SurveyMonkey link or scan the QR code with your phone camera to begin the anonymous survey.
Complete the Online SurveyDownload the Paper Survey
Download and print the paper-and-pencil version of the survey. Review the informed-consent information before completing it.
Download the Paper Survey (PDF)View or Download the Flyer
Open the participant recruitment flyer to view, download, print, or share the research opportunity with eligible participants.
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Contact the research team for questions about eligibility, informed consent, participation, or the approved study procedures.
Have Research Questions? Click HerePast Research Participation
Previous research support and data-analysis experience contributing to behavioral-health research initiatives.
Data Analyst and Management Assistant
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Performed statistical analyses to identify trends and correlations within quantitative data.
- Interpreted raw survey data and reviewed datasets for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Translated quantitative and qualitative findings into actionable insights supporting ongoing behavioral-health research initiatives.
- Conducted thematic coding to identify meaningful patterns within open-ended responses.
- Applied quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Summarized key findings in accessible reports for stakeholders.
- Provided evidence-based recommendations to guide ongoing research directions.