Research
The research conducted by the developmental psychology faculty focuses on a number of areas, such as
- Mental health and health disparities among Latine, African American, & Multiracial youth and families
- Positive youth development in family, school, and community settings
- Ethnic-Racial identity development across the lifespan
- Risk and protective factors associated with adverse childhood experiences
- Social and emotional development among African American and Latine families
- Family cultural and socialization processes
- Psychophysiological correlates of emotion
- Ethnic-Racial discrimination and colorism
- Child, parent/caregiver, and family stress and adaptation
- Prevention of firearm violence
- Risk and resilience
- Child emotional security in threatening contexts
- Culturally affirming and responsive school environments
- Prevention of substance abuse, particularly in the international context
- Child emotional, mental, and physical health