Nakita M. Carroll, PhD
Education 
- B.S., Psychology, University of Central Florida
- M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Central Florida
- Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy, Florida State University
Research Interest
Dr. Carroll’s research interest involve the impact of the African American experience on couple and family processes, religious singles’ romantic relationships, and hope. She has co-authored articles about participation in relationship education (RE) and couple quality time.
Selected Publications
- Barden, S. M., Dillman Taylor, D., Silverio, N., Carlson, R. G., Whitbeck, M., Carroll, N., & Velez, M. (2021). Motivations to enroll and engage in relationship education programs: A qualitative investigation of key process factors. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1080.15332691.20201867685
- Carlson, R. G., Barden, S. M., Locklear, L., Dillman Taylor, D., & Carroll, N. (2021). Examining quality time as a mediator of dyadic change in a randomized controlled trial of relationship education for low‐income couples. Journal Of Marital and Family Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/Jmft.12554
Professional Involvement
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
Contact Dr. Nakita M. Carroll