Kayla Valdivieso

Graduate Research Assistant

Sociology: religion, sex education, sexual behavior, first sexual experiences, sociology of emotions, sexual and reproductive health

Kayla Valdivieso is a first year sociology PhD student. After earning her BA in religion from Pepperdine University, she worked for several years in academic libraries while earning her MS in library and information science from San Jose State University. She is now pursuing her PhD in sociology to further her research interests including how religious ideas and institutions shape emotions surrounding sexual behavior and experiences, how religion impacts access to sex education, and social determinants of sexual and reproductive health and decisions. In her free time, she enjoys vegan baking, quilting, and spending time with her partner and dog.

Selected Publications

Mullally, Colleen S., Jeremy Whitt, and Kayla Valdivieso. 2023. “Starting and Sustaining JEDI Acquisitions and Collections in Academic Libraries: Considerations and Strategies for Success.” Pp. 104–22 in Advances in Library and Information Science, edited by N. S. Mani, M. A. Cawley, and E. P. Jones. IGI Global.

Education

M.S. in Library and Information Science, San Jose State University

B.A. in Religion, Pepperdine University