Dr. Erlanger "Earl" Turner is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University where he teaches courses on child psychopathology, research methodology, and multicultural psychology. His research focused on mental health among racial and ethnic communities, access to behavioral health services, cultural competency, therapy use among parents, and the impact of race-based stress.
What has been most meaningful about your work as an associate editor for PMM?
While serving as an AE, I have enjoyed the opportunity to read research by students and junior scholars. I really appreciate helping emerging scholars strengthen their writing and navigating the peer review process. Knowing that I’m contributing to the next generation of scholarship, while also helping maintain the quality of the field, is what makes this work feel most meaningful to me.
What advice would you give to authors who are interested in publishing their work in PMM?
I would encourage authors interested in publishing in PMM to ground their work in theory while staying attentive to the influences of how culture, identity, and masculinities intersect. It is important to consider the ways social and historical contexts shape research, particularly focused on masculinities. Over the years, the submissions that stood out the most moved beyond description to shape conversations about how masculinities are constructed, negotiated, and expressed.
Dr. Erlanger Turner
Associate Professor
Psychology
Pepperdine University
