Patrick J. Cooper - Lynn University

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Phone561-237-7407
EmailPCooperlynnedu

Assaf Academic Center - Room 107

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https://www.lynn.edu/campus-directory/people/patrick-cooper

First-generation graduate

Education/Academic qualifications

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Areas of Scholarship

Resilience, personality, and academic achievement in college students
Physical health and psychological outcomes in college students
Self-esteem, narcissism, and academic entitlement in college students
Social media use and mental health in adults
Academic achievement in first-generation college students

Professional Affiliations

Faculty advisor for the Lynn University chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
Program coordinator for the Resilience Toolkit at Lynn University, a program dedicated to fostering resilience in university students.

Consultancy

Works as a research and statistical consultant for higher education consulting organizations and serves on the program advisory board for Upstream Education, a mindfulness program aimed at mitigating anxiety and building resilience in high school students.

Awards and Honors

Best Student Poster Presentation at the Lynn University Student Symposium, 2023 & 2024
Student Organization of the Year Award - Psi Chi, Lynn University, 2020-2021
Student Organization of the Year Award - Psi Chi, Lynn University, 2018-2019
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Lynn University, 2017-2018

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Related documents

Research Interests

College students' resilient behaviors and academic achievement
Physical health and psychological outcomes in college students
Self-esteem, narcissism, and academic entitlement in college students
Social media use and mental health in adults
First-generation college students

Disciplines

Psychology
Personality and Social Contexts
Educational Psychology

52 Poster
14 Article
2 Lynn University Digital Press Publication
2 Conference session
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- 2 Paper
- 1 Workshop

Assessing the Impact of a College Service-Learning Course Focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Krift, A. L., Regueiro, A., Cooper, P. J. & Lecher, A. L., Sep 3 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 17, 13 p., 7637.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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2 Downloads (Pure)
Academic Entitlement is Associated with Lower Self-Efficacy and More Course Withdrawals
Zedde, A. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 18 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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1 Downloads (Pure)
A Nuanced Look at How Self-Leadership Skills Influence Academic Success
Kornya, A. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 10 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Authoritative Parenting Moderates the Association Between Social Media Use and Self-Esteem in Young Adults
Adams, L. D. & Cooper, P. J., Jul 2025, In: Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research. 30, 2, p. 129-141 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Big Five Personality Traits and Emotional Eating in Young Adults
Andrade, M. M. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 18 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Big Five Personality Traits and Emotional Eating in Young Adults
Andrade, M. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 11 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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9 Downloads (Pure)
Motives Matter: Exploring Psychological Predictors of Student Drinking Behavior
Kemp, E., Lehman, M. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 10 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

Open Access
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2 Downloads (Pure)
Motives Matter: Exploring Psychological Predictors of Student Drinking Behavior
Kemp, E., Lehman, M. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 18 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

Open Access
File

4 Downloads (Pure)
Narcissism, Self-esteem, and Gender Moderate the Association Between Peer Victimization and Specific Forms of Aggressive Behavior During Adolescence
Aults, C. D., Haefele, J. & Cooper, P. J., 2025, In: Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody and Child Development. 22, 2, p. 293-309 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Perceptions of AI Skills in Resumes
Whitford, B. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 10 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

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Above and Beyond Award, Lynn University, April 2021
Ainbinder, D. L. (Recipient), Cooper, P. J. (Recipient) & Pauletti, R. E. (Recipient), Apr 22 2021
Prize: Lynn University Awards › Academic Affairs Above and Beyond Award
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, Lynn University, 2017-2018
Cooper, P. J. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Lynn University Awards › Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

Creating solutions by teaching resilience
Ainbinder, D. L., Cooper, P. J. & Khan-Jordan, C.
10/30/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Research from Lynn University Provide New Insights into Sustainable Development (Assessing the Impact of a College Service-Learning Course Focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
Lecher, A. L., Regueiro, A., Krift, A. L. & Cooper, P.
9/19/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Lynn University: Student Research Symposium Highlights Student Achievements
Doctor, E. L. & Cooper, P.
4/26/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research