Faculty Profile for Dr. Crystal Oberle

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Dr. Crystal Oberle
Professor — Psychology
THH 232
phone: (512) 245-3166
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Research Interests

 I am interested in how culture and diverse social identities influence behavior, cognition, health, and well-being. These identities may include race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, and more. Of particular interest are the lived experiences of underrepresented people, how those experiences relate to inclusion and equity, and the impact of those experiences on mental and physical health. My current research projects are exploring the eating behaviors of people with an LGBTQ+ identity.

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Noebel, N. A., Oberle, C. D., & Marcell, H. S. (2022). Orthorexia nervosa and executive dysfunction: Symptomatology is related to difficulties with behavioral regulation. Eating and Weight Disorders, 27(6), 2019–2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01343-w
  • Oberle, C. D., Marcell, H. S., & Noebel, N. A. (2022). Orthorexia nervosa and substance use for the purposes of weight control, conformity, and emotional coping. Eating and Weight Disorders, 27(2), 553–561. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01190-9
  • Petrofes, C. E., Oberle, C. D., & Middleton, A. (2021). A preliminary study investigating the effects of yoga therapy on impulsivity in children diagnosed with a psychiatric condition. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 43(4), 278–286. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317107.2021.1965764
  • Oberle, C. D., De Nadai, A. S., & Madrid, A. L. (2020). Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI): Development and validation of a new measure of orthorexic symptomatology. Eating and Weight Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00896-6
  • Oberle, C. D., Klare, D. L., & Patyk, K. (2019). Health beliefs, behaviors, and symptoms associated with orthorexia nervosa. Eating and Weight Disorders, 24, 495–506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-019-00657-0

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching, Texas State University. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. 2017
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. 2015

Selected Grants

  • Oberle, Crystal (Principal). Cognitive Processing Abilities Associated With Successful Sports Performance, Texas State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $6816. (Submitted: January 1, 2006). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Member
Student Awards Committee
August 2023-December 2023
Member
Committee for Belonging and Cohesion
August 2023-December 2023
Member
Mentoring Program Committee
August 2023-December 2023
Member
Personnel Committee
January 2023-December 2023
Member
Selection Committee for Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
January 2023-December 2023