Christina Bobesky, Ph.D.
- Program Director Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Associate Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Bobesky has a Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University, M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Oswego and B.A. in Psychology from Le Moyne College. She is the Co-President of the Central Chapter of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association and the Assistant Director of the ODESA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.
Education
Ph.D.
M.S.
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Bobesky’s research focuses on immigrant families and acculturation.
Publications
Bobesky, Christina M. & Mulvaney, Matthew (2019). Ethnic identity among Ukrainians in the United States: Intergenerational and community influences. Ethnic and Racial Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2019.1671597
Bobesky, Christina M. (Fall 2018). Cultural symbols and conflict as uniting forces in acculturation and ethnic identity in the diaspora. National Council on Family Relations Report, FF77, p. F18-F20.
Bobesky, Christina M. & Mulvaney, Matthew (2016). Ukrainian and American
identities as predictors of marital and parenting attitudes within the acculturating Ukrainian- American community. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 42(13), 2163-2181. DOI: 10.1080/1369183X.2016.1170591
Bobesky, Christina M. (Fall 2012). The role of the funeral director in bereavement. National Council on Family Relations Report. FF54, p. F6-F8.
Bobesky, Christina M. (2011). Intergenerational cultural bonds: A look at Ukrainian-American families. National Council on Family Relations Report, 56.3, p. F11-F12.
Presentations
Bobesky, C., Bucierka, T., Siolkowsky, I. (2022). On the Ground in Ukraine. Wheler Family Great Minds Lecture Series, Cazenovia, New York. Video link: https://drive.google.com/ file1aH85BJGMWFNttNCbojq1leelkgE1-Zx4/view?usp=sharing
Bobesky, C. (2020, July). Parent and Community Influences on Maintaining Cultural Identity. Virtual guest lecturer with CYM: Ukrainian-American Youth Association’s “Vyshkil” Camp Counselor Training, Ellenville, New York.
Bobesky, C. (2020, March). Third Year Review and Promotion Preparation. Guest Panelist with the Future Professoriate Program (FPP) of Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
Bobesky, C. & Mulvaney, M. (2019, November). Physical Punishment Attitudes in an Acculturating Ukrainian Community. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations, Fort Worth, Texas.
Bobesky, C. (2018, April). From Dissertation to New Professional. Guest Panelist with the Future Professoriate Program (FPP) of Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
