Emily Esposito

Psychology

Assistant Professor

Office: BBH 307G
Phone: (773) 442-5836
Email: e-esposito@neiu.edu
Office Hours: By appointment.

Expertise

Psychological and contextual effects on sexual minority health and well-being.

Research Interests

I conduct research on HIV disparities among men who have sex with men and transgender women (MSM-TW) to better understand how the places people travel to contribute to racial and ethnic HIV disparities among MSM-TW. I am also interested in how broader cultural contexts (e.g., structural stigma, features of venues) and shifts in cultural contexts (e.g., migration, changing laws) relate to health disparities among LGBTQ+ populations.

Education

Ph.D. in Social Psychology at the University of California, Riverside.

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Calanchini, J., Hehman, E., Ebert, T., Esposito, E., Simon, D. & Wilson, L. (2022). Regional Intergroup Bias. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 66. [Article]

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2022). Examining Selective Migration as Attitudinal Fit versus Gay Migration. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 101, 104307. [Article]

Esposito, E., Shekhtman, G. & Chen, P. (2021). Prevalence of Spatial Neglect Post Stroke: A Systematic Review. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 64. [Article]

Chen, P., Zanca, J., Esposito, E., & Barrett, A.M. (2021). Barriers and Facilitators to Current Rehabilitation Care of Individuals with Spatial Neglect: A Qualitative Study of Professional Views. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 3(2). [Article]

Under Review

Birkett, M., Esposito, E., Kelsy, S. W., Risher, K., Wolff, T., Buckhalt, C., McConnell, E., Janulis, P., & Phillips II, G. (Under Review). Place matters: Racial, Age, and Gender Differences in Venue Attendance within MSM and Transwomen and Implications for HIV.

Esposito, E., Chaplin, K., & Calanchini, J. (Under Review). Examination of “Don’t Say Gay” Laws, State-level Religious and Political Climates in Relation to Anti-LGBT Attitudes and LGBT Mental Health.

Esposito, E., Garcia, T., & Calanchini, J. (Under Review). Perceptions of Neighborhood Gentrification Affect Psychological Belonging.

In Prep

Esposito E., Charlesworth, T., Chaplin, K., Wilson, L., Baier, S., Calanchini, J., & Banaji, M. (In Prep). Regional Intergroup Bias: Meta-Analysis of Regional Bias and Regional Outcomes.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (In Prep). Space, Identity, and Well-Being: An Examination of Sexual Minority Spaces on Sexual Minority Well-Being.

Additional Information

Conference Talks

*Indicates mentored undergraduate student

Esposito, E., Charlesworth, T., Chaplin, K., Wilson, L., Banaji, M., & Calanchini, J. (2024, February). Regional Intergroup Bias and Discriminatory Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis. Talk presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention; San Diego, CA.

Calanchini, J. & Esposito, E. (2023, October). Gentrification vibes and perceptions of belonging among marginalized communities. Talk presented at the Society of Experimental Social Psychology Annual Convention; Madison, WI.

*Kshetramade, S., *Huynh, K., Esposito, E., & Calanchini, J. (2023, May). How Participant Race, Business Owner Race, and Feelings of Displacement Impact Gentrification Perceptions. Talk presented at the R’Psyc 5th Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference; Riverside, CA.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2023, April). It’s Giving Gentrification: How Business Features Impact Gentrification and Feelings Of Belonging. Talk presented at the Western Psychological Association 103rd Annual Convention; Riverside, CA.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2022, April). Differential Belonging: A Product of Persons in Places. Talk presented at the Western Psychological Association 102nd Annual Convention; Portland, OR.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2021, November). Examining Selective Migration through Perceived Attitudinal Fit and Gay Migration. Talk presented at the Psychology of Places Virtual Symposium, an EASP Event.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2021, February). Gay Migration Versus Person-Environment Fit: A Regional Analysis. Talk presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Virtual Annual Convention.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2020, November). Gay Migration Versus Person-Environment Fit: A Regional Analysis. Talk presented at UC GIS Week 2020.

Poster Presentations

*Indicates mentored undergraduate student

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2025, February). We Need Space: An Examination of Sexual Identity, Sexual Minority Space, and Well-Being. Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention; Denver, CO.

Esposito, E., Chaplin, K., & Calanchini, J. (2024, February). Please Say Gay: An Examination of "Don't Say Gay" Laws and LGBTQ Attitudes. Poster presented at the Social Cognition Pre-Conference at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention; San Diego, CA.

*Kshetramade, S., *Huynh, K., Esposito, E., & Calanchini, J. (2023, May). How Participant Race, Business Owner Race, and Feelings of Displacement Impact Gentrification Perceptions. Poster presented at the R’Psyc 5th Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference; Riverside, CA.

*Shahzad, M., Esposito, E., & Calanchini, J. (2023, April). Neighborhood Features and Perceptions of Gentrification: A Qualitative Study. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association 103rd Annual Convention; Riverside, CA.

Esposito, E. & Calanchini, J. (2023, February). How Gentrification and Race Impact Sense of Belonging. Poster presented at the Social Cognition Pre-Conference at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention; Atlanta, GA.

*Garcia, T., Esposito, E., & Calanchini, J. (2022, May). “Gentrification Vibes”: Gentrification, Perceptions, and Belonging. Poster presented at the R’Psyc 4th Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference; Riverside, CA.