Professional Reference

I have 25 years of experience working as a researcher and teacher regarding human developmental issues. Below are a few words from past/present colleagues of mine.

Jennifer B. Unger, Ph.D.

Professor, Institute for Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California

Seth Schwartz is a leader in the field of acculturation and adolescent behavior. He has shaped the current thinking of acculturation as a multidimensional process and has highlighted the role of cultural stress in family functioning and adolescent behavior. He is an inspiring colleague, mentor, and human.

Christopher P. Salas-Wright, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Social Work, Boston College

Dr. Schwartz has made a vital contribution to our understanding of stress and resilience among immigrants in the United States. Indeed, his work on reconceptualizing the concept of acculturation is 'required reading' for scholars and practitioners looking to engage with immigrant communities. And, over the last two decades, Dr. Schwartz has authored dozens of high-impact articles that provide a strong empirical basis for his innovative theoretical work and thought leadership.

Published Books

Schwartz, S. J., Luyckx, K., & Vignoles, V. L. (Eds.) (2011). Handbook of identity theory and research. New York: Springer.

Schwartz, S. J. (2016). Reaching for resilience: Developing empowerment through adversity. Bloomington, IN: Xlibris.

Schwartz, S. J., & Unger, J. B. (Eds.) (2017). Oxford handbook of acculturation and health. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Schwartz, S. J. (Contracted). Writing for publication. New York: Oxford University Press.

My Family

I am married to my wife Lisa since January 2000;

We have 2 daughters, Angelica (born 3/21/2003) and Alexia (born 8/17/2005)​