Vincent Sears

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Full time Associate Professor

Henderson State University

Also affiliated: Liberty University (2026)

3 pubs

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Vincent Sears' research explores the experiences of Black male doctoral students in counselor education programs. His work utilizes an auditory adaptation of photovoice, termed "Sonic Voice," to capture these journeys, as detailed in his 2026 publication. Another recent publication from 2025 examines the role of music in the academic progression of Black male PhD graduates within counseling fields. Sears also investigates psychological factors influencing individual experiences, including a 2026 study on the moderating effect of self-compassion on the relationship between moral disapproval and sexual shame among pornography users.

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Publications: 3

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Full time Associate Professor 2025–present

Henderson State University Counseling ORCID

Selected Publications

Sonic Voice: An Auditory Adaptation of Photovoice to Explore Black Male Doctoral Journeys in Counselor Education (2026)

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