Germán A. Cadenas is an assistant professor in the Counseling Psychology Program at Lehigh's College of Education. Cadenas focuses his research on the psychology of undocumented immigrants and underrepresented minorities, particularly their critical consciousness development and its links to higher education outcomes, work and career development, and psychological wellbeing. Professor Cadenas has conducted several research studies related to DACA students and higher education. Additionally, Professor Cadenas is the faculty advisor for the Lehigh student-run club, Immigration Coalition.
Cadenas' research on race-based discrimination and psychological distress on undocumented immigrants is discussed.
Germán A. Cadenas studies the link between the development of critical consciousness and Hispanic DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students’ intent to persist at public universities.
