Investigating how moral beliefs are acquired and how they change across time....
In the Developing Moral Values Lab, directed by Professor Josh Rottman, we conduct studies on how children learn new moral norms, on how moral concern for animals and objects changes across development, and on how individual differences in emotional sensitivity affects one's moral compass.
Investigating the best situations in which infants and young children learn...
In the Early Social Cognition Lab, our research is conducted by primary investigator, Professor Lauren Howard, who studies social-cognitive development. Her current research involves the investigation of which kinds of situations infants and children learn most effectively. She is also interested in the behavior of toddlers, infant memory for screen media, and why children and infants have the particular ability to better remember events that include other people.
Investigating how young people create and maintain healthy identities...
In the Narrative Identity and Well-being Lab, directed by Professor Cade Mansfield, we study relationships between personality factors and the ways that teens and emerging adults make sense of significant life experiences such as low point memories, turning point memories, and other stressors to construct their identities and build resilience.
Investigating how popular media influences people’s mind and behaviors...
In the Healthy and Adaptive Media Lab, directed by Professor El-Lim Kim, we study how adolescents and young adults use media. We focus on the effect of media use on mental health and strategies to promote healthy media use habits.
