Oklahoma State University: Jordan Shuler Selected To Receive The National Council On Family Relations Honors Gradua ...

Press release from Oklahoma State University:

2022-03-10

Jordan Shuler is one of just 13 students from across the country selected to receive
the National Council on Family Relations Honors Graduate Award.

Jordan Shuler is one of just 13 students from across the country selected to receive
the National Council on Family Relations Honors Graduate Award.

Shuler recently completed a master’s degree in human development and family science
with an option in marriage and family therapy at Oklahoma State University.

Shuler recently completed a master’s degree in human development and family science
with an option in marriage and family therapy at Oklahoma State University.

“I have a passion for learning and teaching and I can get lost in the work of understanding
human and family relationships in all the beautiful forms they take,” Shuler said. 

“I have a passion for learning and teaching and I can get lost in the work of understanding
human and family relationships in all the beautiful forms they take,” Shuler said. 

Shuler said the most rewarding part of his research was working with a team to publish
a qualitative research paper, entitled “Pornography and Romantic Relationships: A
Qualitative Examination of Individual Experiences”.

As first author, the paper was a major step into academia for Shuler and he said it
was an honor to get a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of participants who had responded
to the study.

As first author, the paper was a major step into academia for Shuler and he said it
was an honor to get a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of participants who had responded
to the study.

Shuler said another rewarding part of his research was working to identify and disseminate
research on mindfulness and stress management, along with a range of other topics,
was a fantastic way to try and give more directly to rural communities who are under
so much pressure.

Shuler has served on the student board of the Oklahoma Association for Marriage and
Family Therapists and helped coordinate the students and new professionals conference
in the Fall of 2020. He helped to orient and mentor new master’s students coming into
the programs. Shuler was the Department of Human Development and Family Science honorary
marshal during Fall 2021 graduation. 

“I love offering what I have learned to others, particularly if it's in a way that
can make some difference in their lives,” Shuler said.

“I love offering what I have learned to others, particularly if it's in a way that
can make some difference in their lives,” Shuler said.

Shuler is now pursuing a doctorate in human development and family science at OSU
and is preparing for the national exam for the American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy to become a candidate for licensure.

Shuler is now pursuing a doctorate in human development and family science at OSU
and is preparing for the national exam for the American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy to become a candidate for licensure.

This press release was produced by Oklahoma State University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.