Email Me: kneavel@lasalle.edu
Dr. Kneavel is a biopsychologist whose scholarly interests began with the investigation of the physiological effects of stress on the structure and function of the brain and behavioral correlates of learning and memory. Many of these were investigated through transgenic and knockout gene technology with an emphasis on sex differences. Her stress research expanded to include long-term effects of stress on behavior and health. More recently, her research has focused on understanding concussions and reporting behavior through the development of a peer concussion education program. Dr. Kneavel’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional and national conferences. She currently serves as the Associate Dean in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and is a Professor in the Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. She also serves as the Director of Assessment and Research for the Center for Concussion Education and Research at Chestnut Hill College in a consultatory role.
PhD, Graduate School of the City University of New York;
M.A., Graduate School of the City University of New York;
B.A., Loyola College
- Quantitative Methods
- Research Methods
- Senior Seminar
- Drugs and Behavior
- Health, Stress, & Coping
- Physiology of Behavior
- Cognitive
- Statistical Applications
Biopsychology
Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
- Faculty Senate President
- Chair of Undergraduate Psychology
- Promotion and Tenure Committee
Ernst, W., Gallo, AB, Sellers, AL, Mulrine, J, MacNamara, L, Abrahamson, A., & Kneavel, M. (2015) Knowledge of Traumatic Brain Injury among School Personnel. Exceptionality.
Dawn H. Haaz , Meredith Kneavel & Scott W. Browning (2014) The Father–Daughter Relationship and Intimacy in the Marriages of Daughters of Divorce, Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 55:2, 164-177, DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2013.871962
Kneavel, M. & Kneavel, A. (2006). Hollywood Rx. In Lawrence C. Rubin (Ed). Psychotropic Drugs and Popular Culture (pp. 40-60). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Ernst W, Kneavel M, Gallo A, Moylan R, Brosof A (2014). Reliable Digit Span Performance in Children Referred Primarily due to Academic Problems. National Academy of Neuropsychology, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Ernst, W. & Kneavel, M. (2014). TOMM Performance in Children and Young Adults Referred Due to Academic Problems. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Kneavel, M. (2013). An investigation of the curvilinear relationship between gender, social support, and perceived stress. New England Psychological Association Conference, Housatonic College, Bridgeport, CT.
Kneavel, M. (2013) The Here and Now: A Century of Getting High. Reunion Weekend. Chestnut Hill College, PA.
Research Interest
- Sex (gender) differences
- Stress
- Physiology
