Emily Fritzson


Entered the Program: 2019

Hometown: Cumberland, ME

Current program: 

Ph.D. with specialization in Health, Well-Being & Prevention

Previous Education: 

  • BA (Psychology), Skidmore College – 2017
  • MA (HDFS), UCONN – 2021

Research Interests: 

  • Social determinants of health
  • Coping and resiliency in individuals with chronic illness
  • Patient-perceived quality of health care and quality of life
  • Posttraumatic growth

Advising Committee:

  • Major Advisor: Dr. Keith Bellizzi

Assistantship Experience:

  • Teaching Assistant (HDFS 1060), Fall 2019-Spring 2021
  • Research Assistant (Y.UCAN Survivorship Study- PI: Bellizzi), Fall 2019-present
  • HDFS Administrative Assistant, Fall 2021-present
Emily Fritzson
Contact Information
Emailemily.fritzson@uconn.edu
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