We investigate how adolescents' peer relationships impact their social-emotional adjustment.
We carry out research on identity development and social and emotional well being among sexual minority adolescents.
We study whether children who receive free or reduce lunch experience stigma impacting their sense of belonging.
Welcome to the Social and Emotional Development Lab at UConn!
Our research focuses on the effect of peers and social acceptance on children's, adolescents', and young adults' social and emotional development and adjustment.
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We are currently recruiting participants for a study on the sense of belonging among children who receive free or reduced lunch. See the "School Belonging Study" tab for information about the study and how to participate!
We investigate how adolescents' peer relationships impact their social-emotional adjustment.
