Research
Our research portfolio includes developmental studies of risk and resilience within unique contributing contexts throughout the first three decades of life.


COVID-19 and Development
We focus on COVID, family and mental health in adolescents and young adults through original research, community engagement, consultation and programming, and international collaboration. LEARN MORE

Cultivating Connection
Through a suite of studies, we examine the development of gratitude, social media and college students' well-being, and other aspects of civic and social engagement. LEARN MORE

The Family and Addiction
For nearly 30 years, we have studied the developmental pathways to substance use and addition, particularly among children of parents struggling with addiction. LEARN MORE