Research

Basic Research

Our research includes both basic and intervention research. Our basic research examines the effectiveness of different forms of coping in buffering against stress. We use several different methodologies to capture these phenomena at multiple levels, and our studies include experiments, structured observations, and physiologic assessments.  

Intervention Research

Our intervention work has involved developing and evaluating prevention programs for families facing significant environmental risks such as poverty and acculturation stress, and using intervention research to further answer and refine basic science questions. Through this intervention research, we also hope to gain more information on how to develop highly effective intervention programs for children. 

Values embedded in our work