Professor Nolan Zane holds a joint appointment in Asian American Studies and Psychology, and he is the current director of the Asian American Studies Program. He also directs the Asian American Center on Disparities Research, the only national research center that focuses on the mental health issues of Asian American populations and communities. Professor Zane received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University and his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Washington . His research focuses on the development and evaluation of culturally based sociobehavioral interventions for ethnic minority clientele, ethnocultural moderators of change in psychotherapy, and the determinants of addictive behaviors among Asian Americans. His current research examines cultural differences in the role of loss of face and shame in interpersonal relationships with a special focus on client and care provider interactions.
Contact Information:
268B Young Hall
752-5419; 752-3625
Email: nwzane at ucdavis dot edu