Jacob Barnum
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant
Jacob is pursuing his Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Science, with interests in understanding and providing support to military couples and families.
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Psychology | Brigham Young University | 2024 |
Research
Jacob is interested in evaluating the programs and tools available to military members and their families to determine how effective they are in meeting the unique needs of military family life. His interests primarily focus on understanding relationship functioning for military couples in order to create or improve interventions for this population.
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Graduate Fellow Award | Graduate School, University of Georgia | 2026 |
Current Research
Jacob works directly with Dr. Catherine Walker O'Neal to evaluate the Personal Financial Readiness program of the Air Force.
Publications
Barnum, J., Blackham, M., Hollingshead, M., Hatch, M., Wilkinson, S., Gillies, M., & Lundwall, R. A. (2026). Evaluating an online self-compassion-based mindfulness course for mothers of autistic children. Frontiers in Psychology, 17. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1761742