Morgan Snyder-Olson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Meet Professor Olson
Years at Knox: 2023 to present
My research focuses on topics within the field of health psychology. I study mind-body interventions, specifically hypnotherapy, for various health outcomes such as improving sleep. I also study weight stigma and provider-patient relationships.
Education
Ph.D., 2023, Baylor University
M.A., 2019, Psychological Research, Texas State University
B.S., 2017, Psychology, Iowa State University
Teaching Interests
Developmental Psychology; Introduction to Psychology; Social Psychology.
Selected Professional Accomplishments
Selected Publications
Snyder, M., Haskard-Zolnierek, K., Howard, K., & Hu, Y. (2022). Weight stigma is associated with provider-patient relationship factors and adherence for individuals with hypothyroidism. Journal of Health Psychology, 27(3), 702-712.
Muñiz, V., Snyder, M., & Elkins, G.R. (2022). Feasibility of the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale –Spanish Translation. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 70(4), 369-373.
Haskard-Zolnierek, K., Snyder, M., Hernandez, R.K., & Thompson, T.L. (2021). Patient-provider communication and health outcomes. In T.L. Thompson & N.G. Harrington (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Health Communication (pp. 213-226). Routledge.