Esther Odamah
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Education
- PhD, Addiction Psychology, Capella University
- MS, Psychology, Capella University
- BS, Biochemistry/PreMed, University of Texas at Austin
Courses Taught
- General Psychology
- Psychology of Learning
- Abnormal Psychology
- Child Psychopathology
- Principles of Human Development
- Human Growth & Development
- Health Psychology
- Dating/Intimate Relationships
Research Interests and Publications
- Odamah, E.O. (2018). The Prediction of Substance Use Level By Ethnic Identity and Other Cultural Indicators (Publication No. 10825671). [Doctoral dissertation, Capella University]. ProQuest Dissertation and Thesis Global.
- Protective factors and positive mental health among minority students and African American young adults.
- Culturally sensitive prevention and intervention programs for alcohol and other drug use (AOD).
- Independent research on college student self-care behaviors and mental health; self-care behaviors and academic performance (2021- present).
- Substance abuse and misuse in college students and emerging adults.
- Religiosity, academic performance, and mental health among college students.
Awards and Honors
- Distinguished Faculty Nomination, College of the Mainland, 2023
- San Jacinto Community College “You Make The Difference” Faculty Award, 2017
Previous Academic/Professional Positions
- Associate Professor of Psychology, College of the Mainland
- Adjunct Professor, College of the Mainland
- Adjunct Professor, San Jacinto Community College