Aliento Research

Research

Aliento's Research Institute provides master's students with opportunities to participate in faculty-mentored research that examines behavioral health, family functioning, psychological well-being, and culturally informed therapeutic practices with Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. Students gain experience conducting culturally responsible research, critically evaluating scientific literature, collaborating with community partners, and translating research findings into community-informed therapeutic practices.
Research activities prepare students to integrate scientific inquiry with professional practice while developing skills in research design, data collection, analysis, scholarly writing, and dissemination of findings. Through these experiences, students strengthen their ability to apply research to improve behavioral health services and support the well-being of the individuals, families, and communities they serve.

Community-Engaged Research

Aliento values research that is informed by meaningful collaboration with community partners. Community-engaged research recognizes that scientific inquiry is strengthened when researchers and community organizations work together to identify relevant questions, interpret findings, and apply knowledge to improve behavioral health practice.
Students participating in community-engaged research learn to conduct studies with integrity, cultural humility, and respect for the knowledge, experiences, and perspectives of the communities involved. This approach promotes research that is scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant, and responsive to the needs of diverse populations.