Results for "Human Development and Family Sciences"
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Faculty
Dr. Jacobvitz specializes in parent-child interactions and their transmission from one generation to the next. Using data from a 7-year longitudinal study, Dr. Jacobvitz is studying the transmission of cycles of…
Dr. Kim studies the intersection of family and cultural contexts in shaping adolescent development. Her focus is on Latino (Mexican American) and Asian American (Chinese) families in the United States. Students with…
Lorenzo-Blanco’s research investigates how issues related to culture, ethnicity, gender, family, and media come together to influence the health and well-being of Latina/o youth and families in the U.S. and Latin…
Dr. Marinelli has several ongoing projects in the lab.
1. The main research projects are centered on understanding the neurobiological bases of drug addiction, with an emphasis on the biological and…
Dr. Neff’s current research explores how romantic relationships develop and change over time. Specifically, her research aims: (1) to identify the factors associated with positive relationship outcomes (e.g., the…
Biobehavioral Processes and Health
Child and Adolescent Health
Contexts of Human Development
Parenting & Caregiving
Dr. Perry focuses on the development of self-regulatory processes,…
Adolescent sexual identity
Adolescent ethnic identity and family life
Contexts for positive youth development
Linking research on adolescent development with policy and programs
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Interpersonal communication among family members and between romantic partners; secrecy and disclosure; the associations between communication and emotion in the context of close, personal relationships.